Cord-Cutter Confidential
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Can't stand Google TV? Make it look like Roku instead
Kyu Launcher, an alternative home screen for Google TV, mimics the look of Roku but with no ads.
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Netflix's plot to become cable hits a wall
Netflix is adding short-form videos, and it's reportedly exploring live channels and subscription add-ons. Here's what it means for you.
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I turned my Plex library into 24/7 streaming channels with this free app
A review of Bunny Ears TV, a free app that turns videos on a Plex server into round-the-clock streaming channels.
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Fubo quietly raises prices. Is it still worth considering over YouTube TV?
Fubo raises prices by up to $15 per month as NBC channels arrive. Here are the alternatives to consider.
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Looking for Roku alternatives because of Fox? Here’s the reality
Fox buying Roku: What will happen, and alternatives to consider.
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Still paying for cable? These simple tips can lower your bill
You don't have to cut cable to save money on TV.
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Why I avoid subscriptions through Roku and Amazon
Amazon, Roku, and others promise seamless sign-ups through their subscription marketplaces, but they come with some trade-offs.
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Roku's new home screen is a big change. Here's how to use it
Roku is shaking up its home screen with its most substantial changes in over a decade.
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Plex Pass’ $750 lifetime price is for suckers
Plex hikes lifetime Plex Pass prices to $750, even as it focuses more on streaming.
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Smart TV vs. streaming box: Which is better in 2026?
When to replace your smart TV software with an external streaming player.
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Google’s video streaming strategy has backfired
Google stopped making sub-$50 streaming dongles when it discontinued the Chromecast line in 2024. That's becoming a problem.
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The new Fire TV OS is for Amazon, not you
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD has a different operating system than before. Here's what you need to know.
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Replacing your expensive TV package with an antenna just got easier
How Sling's new plans plus an antenna can save you money.
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Fed up with 'Streamflation'? How to save on TV
How to deal with the rising cost of Netflix, Disney+, and other streaming services.
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YouTube TV’s hidden 'genre' plans: What they are and how to find them
YouTube TV's cheaper bundles centered around news, family programming, sports and other content slices are finally available. But they're not easy to find. Here's how to make sense of it all.
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Fire TV's biggest update in years and how to deal with it
Amazon rolls out a major redesign on Fire TV devices. Here's where all your favorite settings and options went.
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How to stream March Madness the right way
NCAA basketball tournament streaming: Cheapest options, multiview, and free loopholes
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MLB and ESPN blew up baseball streaming. Here's help
MLB streaming guide for 2026: In-market options, MLB.TV, ESPN, and more.
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Does Paramount even have a plan for HBO?
Details on Paramount's plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery remain murky for viewers.
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