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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.
Netflix drags streaming TV backward, and cord-cutters should take note
Netflix ends Chromecast with Google TV integration in a step back for streaming.
Acer Swift 5 (2020) review: This MacBook Air alternative plays Fortnite
The Acer Swift 5 is a MacBook Air alternative that plays Fortnite and other games.
The best Black Friday deals for streaming and cord-cutting
If you're cutting cable, these Black Friday streaming and cord-cutting deals will save you even more money.
Roku Ultra (2020) review: Incremental improvements
Roku's high-end streaming box has more to like than ever, but still might leave you wanting more.
AirPlay on Roku: This changes everything
Roku gets AirPlay support, and it changes everything.
Amazon Fire TV Stick (2020) and Fire TV Stick Lite review: Exactly what you expected
Fire TV Stick (2020) and Fire TV Stick Lite review: Improved hardware, TBD software.
T-Mobile's new streaming TV bundle makes a lot of sense
TVision by T-Mobile is cheaper and more flexible than other live streaming options.
Never pay for CBS All Access [note: code has expired]
How to get CBS All Access for free every month
LG Ultra PC 17 review: A big, lightweight laptop with graphics pep
The LG Ultra, at 4.3 pounds, is surprisingly light for laptop with a 17-inch display and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card inside.
Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook review: An affordable 2-in-1 for school or work
The Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook is an excellent value, but beware of subpar screen and speaker quality.
Chromecast with Google TV review: A step forward for streaming
Chromecast with Google TV review: It reduces app overload, but still has a few blind spots.
15 cord-cutting tips for the new Chromecast with Google TV
Tips to make the most of the new Chromecast with Google TV
How to pick the right Roku player from an increasingly confusing lineup
Roku features compared: 4K, Dolby Vision, AirPlay, built-in audio, and more.
Over-the-air DVR: An illustrated guide for cord-cutters
TiVo vs. Tablo vs. HDHomeRun: An illustrated guide to cord-cutting DVRs
How to connect your iPhone or iPad to your TV
Try these options when you want to mirror iPhone or iPad content on a bigger screen.