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Update Apple's Home app this week—or risk losing control of your smart home
Still using the previous version of Apple’s Home framework? You only have a matter of days to make the switch.By Ben Patterson2 weeks ago
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The sneaky way to get a Peacock Premium free trial
How to get Peacock Premium free trial via Instacart+By Jared Newman2 weeks ago
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Looking for streaming deals? Try hitting the cancel button
From Disney+ and HBO Max to Paramount+ and Peacock, the big streaming services will often dangle steep discounts to stop you from cancelling.By Ben Patterson3 weeks ago
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Tidy up your Roku home screen in 30 seconds
Put your go-to streaming apps front and center with a 30-second Roku tweak.By Ben Patterson3 weeks ago
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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.By Ben Patterson4 weeks ago
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Yes, you can take a break from Netflix
Can’t remember why you’re still paying for Netflix? Maybe it’s time for a breather.By Ben Patterson4 weeks ago
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NFL Sunday Ticket: How to cancel auto-renew before you forget
The regular NFL season is over, so now's a good time to cancel your NFL Sunday Ticket subscription before it automatically renews at full price.By Ben Patterson1 month ago
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Social media is being slammed by deceptive AI videos. Here's how to spot them
Sora2 floods YouTube with AI videos. We show you how to recognize deepfakes.By Florian Kastner2 months ago
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This $39 TV antenna didn't get a Black Friday discount. You should buy it anyway
The GE Outdoor HD Digital TV Antenna has been a rock-solid performer since I installed it last year.By Ben Patterson3 months ago
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3 ways to watch Monday Night Football when streamers are fighting
Today it’s YouTube TV versus Disney, tomorrow it will be another streaming TV dispute. Luckily, there are affordable ways to catch MMF during a streaming blackout.By Ben Patterson4 months ago
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Home theater hack: Connect a new soundbar to an old TV
Just because you have an aging TV without HDMI doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade its audio with a higher-performing soundbar.By Ben Patterson4 months ago
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It's hockey time! Here's how to stream your must-see NHL matches
Let us show you how you can stream professional hockey games free from- a cable billBy Michael Ansaldo5 months ago
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Netflix account hacked? Here's how to take back control
Blocked access or strange activity in the account are often the first signs of a hacker attack. Here's how to get your Netflix account back under control.By Florian Kastner5 months ago
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I adore this $13 ethernet switch so much, I bought 3 of them
My smart home and streaming setup both depend on ethernet, and these compact ethernet switches ensure I have plenty of ports.By Ben Patterson5 months ago
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Samsung and LG Smart TVs are watching you. Here's how to stop it
TV manufacturers such as Samsung record viewing behavior of the content you watch. However, consent to this can be refused.By Roland Freist5 months ago
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8 free Adobe Photoshop alternatives that actually work
Retouching, editing, adding effects—some image editing programs can easily rival Photoshop. Best of all, they’re completely free!By Florian Kastner and Benjamin Schischka6 months ago
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Your Paramount+ subscription has a secret NFL perk
One of the best features of a Paramount+ subscription is the ability to stream NFL football games. But what are the caveats?By Ben Patterson6 months ago
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Hate the new Netflix app for Apple TV? Change this one setting now
If the auto-playing previews on the revamped Netflix app for Apple TV are driving you batty, don’t despair—we have a fix.By Ben Patterson6 months ago
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5 annoying Apple TV quirks, solved
Is your Apple TV 4K driving you nuts? Tame the Siri Remote, shush auto-playing videos, and more with these quick and easy fixes.By Ben Patterson7 months ago
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Hack Netflix: 6 new ways to find something awesome to watch
Picking just the right Netflix video for a given night isn’t the chillaxing experience it could be. Find out how to take a deep dive into Netflix’s collection of movies and TV episodes, slicing and dicing its categories to pinpoint the perfect video.By Ben Patterson7 months ago