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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.
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The sneaky way to get a Peacock Premium free trial
How to get Peacock Premium free trial via Instacart+
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 bill
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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.
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