Streaming

How to stop your internet from buffering
How to stop your internet from buffering
Lisa Iscrupe

Boggled by buffering? Here’s how to tell what’s causing it and what you can do about it.

How to control your TV with Alexa
How to control your TV with Alexa
Lisa Iscrupe

Ditch the remote and use your voice to control your TV with Alexa.

4 simple ways to connect your iPhone to your TV
4 simple ways to connect your iPhone to your TV
Camryn Smith

Learn how to connect your iPhone to your TV with AirPlay, screen sharing, screen mirroring or with just a basic HDMI cable.

Streaming vs. cable: Which TV service is better?
Streaming vs. cable: Which TV service is better?
Camryn Smith

Streaming TV is cheaper option when compared to cable TV, but if you want live channels, it'll cost you a bit more.

Spectrum and Disney reach agreement in time for Monday Night Football
Spectrum and Disney reach agreement in time for Monday Night Football
Robin Layton

The channel-blocking standoff between Spectrum’s owner, Charter Communications, and Disney ended on Sept. 11, literally hours before the start of Monday Night Football.  The 10-day dispute that left 15 million Spectrum customers without access to Disney’s channels, including ESPN, was resolved with some channels being restored and an option for Spectrum TV Select customers to […]

How to improve your streaming quality to get the best picture
How to improve your streaming quality to get the best picture
Camryn Smith

With millions of people cutting the cord to cable, streaming is bigger than ever. If you experience buffering while you stream, learn about ways to improve your streaming experience.

What you need to stream TV: A beginner’s guide
What you need to stream TV: A beginner’s guide
Joe Supan

To set up your TV for streaming, you’ll need a reliable internet connection, a device to stream on and, most importantly, something good to watch.

YouTube TV vs. Hulu + Live TV
YouTube TV vs. Hulu + Live TV
Erin Gobler

Considering cutting the cord and going with a live TV streaming service? Check out how these two giants measure up to each other.

HBO Max launches with a bang, but not on Amazon or Roku
HBO Max launches with a bang, but not on Amazon or Roku
Joe Supan

The streaming service has HBO’s entire catalog, classic TV shows like Friends and hundreds of popular movies, including the DC Universe and Studio Ghibli.

The future is (almost) now? How 5G might change gaming
The future is (almost) now? How 5G might change gaming
Joe Supan

With 5G’s faster speeds, reduced latency and greater capacity, the new technology will send shockwaves through VR, cloud gaming and even home internet.

How much speed do you need for streaming?
How much speed do you need for streaming?
Taylor Gadsden

Don’t pay for more internet speed than you need. Find out the minimum speeds required for your favorite streaming activities.

The best services for renting movies online
The best services for renting movies online
Joe Supan

To find the best video rental services, we graded seven of the most popular apps on price, selection and the availability of movies in 4K resolution.

How much data does Netflix streaming use?
How much data does Netflix streaming use?
Alex Sheehan

Here are a few things to know before your next binge.

8 things to know about AT&T’s new streaming service
8 things to know about AT&T’s new streaming service
Joe Supan

AT&T TV launches with a best-in-class channel lineup and Google Assistant-controlled streaming device, but does come with a two-year commitment.

The best free TV and movie streaming sites
The best free TV and movie streaming sites
Joe Supan

Want to stream movies and TV shows for free? We analyzed the libraries of every free streaming service and found 10 of the very best for every genre.

How to use your smartphone as a remote and control your TV
How to use your smartphone as a remote and control your TV
Lisa Iscrupe

Need a quick fix for a lost or broken TV remote? Your cellphone is the key to never again be frustrated by a missing remote control.

A beginner’s guide to streaming on Twitch
A beginner’s guide to streaming on Twitch
Joe Supan

Want to start sharing your epic adventures with the world? We’ll walk you through everything you need to start broadcasting on Twitch.

Disney+ 2021 Review, rough start with promising content
Disney+ 2021 Review, rough start with promising content
Joe Supan

With more than 500 movies and 7,500 TV shows available at launch, Disney+ is already one of the best streaming services in the game.

Pluto, Xumo and Stirr: The best free live TV streaming services
Pluto, Xumo and Stirr: The best free live TV streaming services
Joe Supan

You don’t have to pay for cable to watch live TV. Whether you want to watch sports, the news or old reality TV, these are four of the best live TV streaming sites around.