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Stanley Cup 2025: How to stream the NHL playoffs & championship
There are plenty of ways for cord-cutters to follow the puck this postseason.
Best Picks
Best DVR for cord-cutters: Tablo vs Zapperbox vs Channels
Want to record local channels and skip the commercials? These are the best options.
Reviews
Televes Dinova Boss Mix review: A fantastic, less conspicuous TV antenna
Mount this antenna in your attic, on the side of your house, or on a mast above your roof and it will pull in lots of channels.
Updated
These are the best live TV streaming services
Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to YouTube TV? Or Fubo? We compare all the ways to watch TV online.
News
Patreon challenges Twitch with its own 24/7 live streaming feature
The native live streaming functionality will begin rolling out to select Patreon creators starting this week.
Feature
What the heck is a capture card, and do I need one to stream my gameplay?
If you're toying with the idea of streaming or recording Let's Plays, then you've probably thought about getting a capture card. Here's how to tell if you really need one.
Updated
The sneaky way to get a Peacock Premium free trial
How to get Peacock Premium free trial via Instacart+
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"Massive" Tablo DVR update makes the Roku app unusable
A buggy Roku update could stick some Tablo users with a week of downtime.
Opinion
AI is booming, but not in smart homes
While generative AI is taking over everything from coding to illustration, it’s still moving at a snail’s pace as far as smart homes are concerned.
Opinion
Google’s 'Free TV' button is everything wrong with streaming remotes
These so-called ‘shortcut’ buttons send you where they want you to go, not necessarily where you want to go.
Updated
How to watch 'Severance' and other Apple TV+ shows for free
You can binge-watch one of 2025’s buzziest shows without paying a dime. Here’s how.
Updated
How to livestream the 2025 NBA Playoffs and Finals
You will likely need a streaming subscription to watch the NBA postseason online. We've listed all your options and include links to get you started.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
MLB.TV is how all baseball streaming should work
The MLB app should stop blacking out local games and allow in-market pay TV authentication.
Deal
Get ready for summer with the Beats Pill portable speaker, now 33% off
The Beats Pill has all-day battery life, water resistance, and Bluetooth connectivity—and it just dipped to $100 on Amazon.
Reviews
Televes Innova Boss Mix review: Good TV reception, retro vibe
Rabbit ears make a comeback on this high-performance indoor TV antenna.
How-To
How to move and delete apps on the Roku home screen
Rearranging apps on the Roku home screen can be done in a few easy steps, but it might not be an obvious process to new users.
Feature
6 reasons why wired headphones are better than wireless
From better sound to greater affordability, wired headphones offer clear-cut advantages over wireless models.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
NHL streaming options: Untangling the 2024-25 mess
All the in-market NHL streaming and over-the-air TV options in one chart.
How-To
Annoyed by the new Plex app? Change these 4 settings
Not a fan of the new bottom tabs or the sudden appearance of user reviews in Plex’s “new experience” mobile app? Here’s how to get rid of them.
How-To
Windows’ 100% volume is a phony limit. Here’s how I boost audio 6x higher
You don't have to settle for Window's 100 percent volume setting. Here's how to break that limit and boost your PC's volume by up to 600 percent.
Updated
Plex’s 'new experience' arrives: 6 things to know before updating
A new look and feel for the completely revamped Plex mobile app has arrived, but some key features are still baking in the oven.
News
Logitech is dropping support for its oldest Harmony remotes
You won’t be able to reprogram your first-generation Harmony universal remote once Logitech cuts support for the devices.
Updated
Every NBA streaming option in one place
Cord-cutting NBA options: Streaming and over-the-air in some places, mandatory pay TV bundles in others.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
MLB.TV subscribers: Be careful where you sign up
What to be aware of before subscribing to MLB.TV via Amazon Prime, Fubo, or Sling TV.
Reviews
Televes Smartkom review: Maximum over-the-air TV reception
This brilliant signal amplifier automatically selects the best TV reception from up to three antennas and eliminates the need for an antenna rotor.
Reviews
Asus ROG Delta II review: Premium sound but cumbersome ear pads
The Asus ROG Delta II offers good sound and interesting functions, but is less suitable for small heads.
Feature
DirecTV Stream vs. DirecTV via Internet: Which is the best value?
These two streaming services look alike, but there are crucial differences between them.
Updated
Baseball streaming in 2025: More options, but more mayhem too
Every MLB in-market streaming option in one helpful chart.
Best Deals
It's Walmart Savings Week! Score the best deals on tech right now
For the rest of this month, Walmart is slashing prices left and right on laptops, monitors, TVs, and more.
News
Fubo's cheapest "Essential" plan is gone after just four months
Fubo has once again stopped offering plans without regional sports.
News
How to get Disney+ for free (or almost free) in 2025
If you’re paying full price for Disney+ in 2025, you’re paying too much.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Roku's home screen ad experiment crosses the line
Roku's experimental auto-playing home screen ads are a disappointing sign of what's to come.
Updated
All the best ways to stream March Madness 2025
Our cord-cutter's guide to March Madness shows you how you can watch every game in the tournament at the lowest possible cost.
News
Plex's lifetime subscription plan is getting a massive price hike
A lifetime Plex Pass will soon cost more than double its current price, while a key Plex Media Server feature is going behind a paywall.
Updated
The best second-screen apps for watching Major League Baseball
Geek up the grand old game with data feeds, social media, and other interactive enhancements on your smartphone or tablet.
News
HyperX's Cloud III S headset brings 200 hours of battery on Bluetooth
Combining features of the Cloud Alpha and Cloud III, this headset can do it all for your PC and your phone—and won't need a charge for months.
News
Roku’s latest ad experiment just blew up in its face
Known for pushing the boundaries when it comes to streaming ads, Roku’s latest test stepped way over the line.
Updated
Best budget computer speakers 2025: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
Updated
Streaming Major League Baseball games: A how-to guide
Watching Major League Baseball without a cable subscription can be as difficult as hitting a hard slider. Our cord-cutting guide will help you find the sweet spot.
News
7 Google Assistant features vanishing soon as Gemini transition approaches
Slowly but surely, Google Assistant is dropping functionality across mobile and smart devices. Here are the latest features to get the boot.
News
Sony drops an unexpected Blu-ray surprise!
Looks like Sony is still in the Blu-ray business, with the storied personal electronics maker unwrapping its first new BD player in years.
Feature
I stopped using Alexa long ago. Here are 6 ways Alexa+ could lure me back
Alexa got so annoying that I stuffed most of my Echo speakers in a box. Could the new AI Alexa change my mind?
News
Google issues a fix for Chromecast ‘untrusted’ bug
Owners of older Chromecast devices that got hit with “untrusted” errors should soon be streaming again.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
I'm trying to replace my Apple TV with a home theater PC
Why an HTPC might still be worth considering for streaming in 2025.
News
Sonos has reportedly dropped one of its worst ideas
The struggling multi-room speaker manufacturer is said to have canceled its biggest product launch of the year. It was the right move.
Updated
Some older Chromecasts are suddenly 'untrusted,' can't cast anymore
A recent bug is causing some Google Chromecast devices to be unable to connect or cast media. A possible reason has been found.
Updated
You can’t change the Roku’s quick shortcuts, but there's a workaround
If you have the right Roku remote, you can program its personal shortcut buttons. Here's how.
Deal
JBL's portable speaker is $100 now — perfect for the warmer months!
The JBL Flip 6 is loud, clear, bassy, and Bluetooth-enabled. It's 23% off on Amazon, just in time for spring and summer activities!
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