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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.
HDHomeRun Premium TV could be the holy grail for antenna users
HDHomeRun's live TV streaming service has antenna integration and an uncompromising DVR, but also some weirdness.
What the cord cutting naysayers still get wrong
Once more with feeling: Streaming TV is not cable all over again.
Why a la carte TV still isn't happening
A la carte TV is still a distant hope, even as cord-cutting grows.
The perfection flaw: What's wrong with our quest for 'the perfect laptop'
The idea of the perfect laptop is an impossible and subjective standard that relegates many fine machines to the purgatory of "almost perfect."
How to control your TV with Alexa
The ultimate guide to voice controls using Amazon's Echo and other Alexa devices.
How cord-cutters can deal with data caps
If you've cut the cord and are facing broadband data caps, here are some ways to fight back.
We're often asked whether there's a DVR for streaming video services. The answer is complicated.
Yes, HBO should be more like Netflix
HBO needn't abandon its quality-over-quantity ideals, but AT&T is right to call for change.
DirecTV Now, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue price hikes: The cost of more bloated bundles
DirecTV Now, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue are raising prices, but don't call it cable all over again.
AT&T Watch: All the channels, details, and gotchas
After buying Time Warner, AT&T is giving away TV with unlimited wireless service, but some caveats apply.
DirecTV Now review: Hard to resist, despite its flaws
DirecTV Now comes cheap with AT&T wireless service, but odd design choices and feature limitations hold it back for everyone else.
Hulu with Live TV review: The abundant streaming bundle
Hulu's live TV service still has a few notable drawbacks, but the value is hard to beat.
Amazon Fire TV Cube review: Neat hardware, but Alexa can't keep up
The Fire TV Cube wants to replace your remote with voice commands, but Alexa isn't up for the challenge.
Plex DVR review: Still the best option for power users
Plex is the most powerful over-the-air DVR for cord-cutters, but it's not the easiest to use.
Channel Master Stream+ review: The ups and downs of an Android TV DVR
The Stream+ is a fairly inexpensive way to record free over-the-air channels, but Google's software has some major shortcomings.