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The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is back down to its best-ever price
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is fast and full of features, and it's on sale for $40 on Amazon.
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These sports streaming guides will show you where to watch the game
Make sense of sports streaming with this list of online resources.
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How to eliminate—or at least minimize—Bluetooth audio lag
Bluetooth latency, if not compensated for, can ruin your viewing experience. Here's how to minimize or get rid of it.
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NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube: Choose your plan wisely
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube vs. YouTube TV: What to know before signing up.
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How to stream NFL RedZone
NFL RedZone has a standalone streaming option for $35 per year, but few people are aware of it.
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Streaming NFL games on Paramount+: What you need to know
One of the best perks of a Paramount+ subscription is the ability to stream NFL football games. But what are the caveats?
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Your best options for streaming pro football in 2024
Whether you've cut the cord or are sticking with cable, our guide will show you all the ways you can watch America's favorite sport on TV, including Monday Night Football and NFL RedZone.
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Verizon's free NFL Sunday Ticket offer: Here's how to get it
Once again, you can get a season's worth of free NFL Sunday Ticket action through Verizon, but there are strings attached.
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5 ways to get Alexa to shut the hell up
Is Alexa driving you nuts with unnecessary weather alerts, ultra-detailed delivery updates, and random "by the way" digressions? Help is here.
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Unlock the hidden menu on your TV with this secret button combo
Here's a lifehack for your smart TV: use this button combo to activate a secret menu that can do some cool stuff.
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Get Bose's waterproof Bluetooth speaker for its best-ever price today
The Bose SoundLink Flex is perfect for the summer and currently down to $109 on Amazon.
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Do you need a new HDMI cable for your new TV? Probably not
Before you buy a new cable to go with your new 4K or 8K TV, consider what you’re using the TV for.
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Netflix's Windows app takes huge step backwards in latest update
Not only does the new Netflix app for Windows remove a crucial feature, it's basically no different than opening netflix.com in a browser.
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Apple TV hacks: These 5 tips and tricks are game changers
Ever want to hurl your Siri Remote in frustration? These must-know hacks will streamline your Apple TV 4K experience.
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ZapperBox M1 review: A solid over-the-air DVR with an ATSC 3.0 tuner
This DVR for antenna users supports ATSC 3.0–aka NextGen TV–broadcasts.
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The sorry state of live 4K sports streaming
The Paris Olympics are a microcosm of everything wrong with 4K HDR live sports streaming.
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The redesigned Echo Spot just launched with a 44% discount
Amazon Prime members can get the new Echo Spot for just $45.
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Bose's waterproof Bluetooth speaker is on sale for best-ever price
The Bose SoundLink Flex is 34% off on Amazon right now.
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Silence, please! How to turn off auto-playing Netflix previews
Annoyed by the auto-playing previews while browsing Netflix for something to stream? Here's how to turn them off.
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Is your Roku player talking to you? Here’s how to shush it
There’s an easy remedy for a suddenly chatty Roku player or TV.
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Amazon Prime Video has ads now. Here's how to stop them
There's a way to nix the ads on Prime Video, but it'll cost you.
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Did you watch that? How to find your Netflix streaming history
You can summon a list of all the films and TV shows you've streamed on Netflix in just a few steps. This guide shows you how.
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Using a VPN with MLB TV? Here's what you need to know
How to use a VPN to avoid MLB TV blackouts.
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The Echo Dot Kids is over 50% off in early Prime Day deal
Prime members can get the child-friendly Echo Dot Kids with parental controls at a big discount.
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8 best streaming services with free trials
There's no free trial for Netflix, but plenty of other big streaming services let you try before you buy. Here are 8 of the best streaming free trials.
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Confused by Alexa's light rings? Here’s what the colors mean
The indicator lights on your Echo speaker can flash in seven different colors. Here’s what they’re trying to tell you.
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The Echo Pop is only $20 right now, cheap enough for every room
Not just practical, this compact smart speaker is surprisingly cute. Add one to every room and access Alexa from anywhere.
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4 simple steps to improve your Roku's home screen
Roku's home screen is getting worse, but these fixes will help.
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The Echo is more than just a speaker — and it's 35% off right now
Amazon's smart speaker can do a lot of cool stuff—play music, automate your home, answer questions—and it's down to a great price.
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Walmart Onn Google TV 4K Pro review: This is a great streamer
The best Google TV streaming box comes from Walmart, but don't expect to also get a great smart speaker.
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YouTube is acting weird for Adblock users
Users report that YouTube clips skip to the end or play without sound if you have an ad blocker enabled.n
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Get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for just $30 right now
Upgrading your streaming experience is super easy to do with the Fire TV Stick 4K now available for 40% off.
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Zinwell ZAT-600B tuner review: NextGen TV, internet optional
This is the first ATSC 3.0 tuner set-top box to support encrypted broadcast television without requiring a connection to the internet.
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Windows end-of-life pop-ups: Watch their long, annoying history
Since Windows XP, Microsoft has been urging users to upgrade to the latest version of Windows with intrusive end-of-support pop-ups. A video shows all these annoyances.
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Free Paramount+ codes run dry: Now what?
How to save on Paramount+ without free coupon codes.
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Use your TV as a computer monitor: Everything you need to know
Will that big, sexy screen look as good on your desk as it does in your living room? Let's dig into the specifics of using an HDTV with your PC.
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JBL Authentics 300 review: A bilingual portable smart speaker
Your smart home won't be limited to either Alexa or Google Assistant with this speaker. It responds to either wake word wherever it's in range of your network.
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How to connect your iPhone or iPad to your big-screen TV
Try these options when you want to mirror iPhone or iPad content on a bigger screen.
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The 10 most-watched YouTube videos of all time
There are billions of videos on YouTube. But which ones are in the top 10 with the most views?
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Why pay for Paramount+ when you can get it free?
You can stream Paramount+ and Paramount+ Premium for free using these coupon codes – we'll show you how.
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How to save papers, photos, and analog music digitally
If you still have analog media such as records, music cassettes, or paper prints of photos and other valuable documents at home, you can digitize them without much effort and expense. We show you how it's done.
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Amazon Echo Hub review: A robust, easy-to-use smart home hub
This well-designed accessory will be particularly attractive to smart home enthusiasts with lots of devices to control. Ring Alarm users will find it compelling, too.
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Get 33% off Amazon’s Fire Stick 4K Max right now
The Fire Stick 4K Max is often discounted, but usually not this deep. Something to consider if you’re in the market for a new streaming device.
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iTunes nears death on Windows as Apple launches Music, TV, Devices apps
Apple has also redesigned iCloud for Windows.
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This 85-inch, 4K Samsung TV is just $800 ahead of the big game
Looking to pick up a new TV for the Super Bowl? The 85-inch Samsung TU690T Smart TV offers a stunning picture for under a grand.
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This 75-inch, $630 Hisense TV is ready for the big game
Looking to pick up a new TV for the upcoming Superbowl? The Hisense 75U6HF Smart TV is enormous, vibrant, and a colossal $520 off right now.
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Twitch Enhanced Broadcasting changes everything about streaming to Twitch
At CES this year, Twitch and Nvidia announced that they will team up with OBS to overhaul streaming and encoding on the Twitch platform.
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Brane X smart speaker review: Boom without the bust
Brane Audio delivers bigly and well-tuned sound in a shockingly small and lightweight portable
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Tablo 4th-gen DVR review: Promising, but too many problems
Tablo's latest over-the-air DVR records local channels from an antenna for free, but with headaches along the way.
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