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Jared Newman covers personal technology from his remote Cincinnati outpost. He also publishes two newsletters, Advisorator for tech advice and Cord Cutter Weekly for help with ditching cable or satellite TV.
How to make the most of Roku voice controls
Everything you need to know about controlling Roku with Alexa, Google Assistant, or your voice remote.
The best ways to watch March Madness without cable
Cord-cutters now have plenty of options for watching the NCAA Tournament, but not all are equal.
The 10 most annoying computer cables of all time
These 10 annoying computer cables prove that USB-C can't take over fast enough.
Lenovo IdeaPad 730S review: A slick laptop with no gimmicks
The Lenovo IdeaPad 730S dispenses with gimmicks and focuses on being a great laptop.
Cord cutting: A beginner's guide
How to cut the cord: All the devices, services, and knowledge you need to ditch cable and save money.
6 big questions cord-cutters should ask about AT&T's and HBO's next streaming service
AT&T's management shakeup raises new questions about its streaming TV plans.
As cord-cutting grows, folks who stick with cable and satellite are getting squeezed.
Why live PBS streaming is taking so long (and how to deal with it)
Live PBS without cable: Why it's so hard to get, and what you can do about it
Plex DVR and Channels: The case for using both
Plex DVR or Channels: Why not use both?
Nvidia Shield TV (second generation) review: Still the best media streamer for geeks
The Nvidia Shield TV, a $180 media streamer and gaming box, still doesn't appeal to everyone, and that's okay.
Best Super Bowl TV deals 2019: Upgrade your set for cheap
We've waded through all the deals to find the best Super Bowl TV sales out there—and a few good discounts on speakers and streaming devices, too.
Why don’t Samsung and LG make streaming boxes?
Samsung’s and LG’s streaming TV platforms is getting pretty good. Too bad you have to buy a whole TV along with them.
TiVo talks streaming apps, Android hardware, and a potential live TV service
TiVo's Ted Malone on where the venerable DVR maker is going next.
In defense of smart TV snooping
Data collection on smart TVs reveals an ugly truth about streaming video.
Amazon's Fire TV Stick gets a much better remote
The Amazon Fire TV Stick gets volume and power controls on its remote.