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05/13/2018

The Best Video Streaming Services of 2018

The Best Video Streaming Services of 2018

Check out this a great article from PC Magazine comparing all of the Video streaming services out there. We’re fortunate here in ATL that many of them carry all of the local channels eliminating the need for an antenna. Currently my favorite is Sony’s Playstation Vue (you don’t need a Playstation to use it) service. It offers a very flexible DVR, powerful user interface and 4 tiers of channel bundles and very competitively priced starting at $39.99/month. My next recommendation would be Youtube TV which just recently became available as an option on Roku. It’s biggest advantage is it offers an unlimited DVR and will store recordings up to 9 months (only 28 days for the Sony service).

As part of our cord cutter service, we will help you navigate all of the options and we offer a Content Finder Tool that will let you enter your favorite channels and it will tell you the services that come closest to meeting your channel list. We can sometimes help you find any missing content by other apps.

https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2489103,00.asp

There's a wide world of streaming services beyond Netflix and Hulu. Which one(s) deserve your subscription dollars? We break it all down.

05/10/2018

Internet bill too high? Here's how to save

Internet bill too high? Here's how to save

Check out this article from USA Today. Many of our customers face the challenge that when they cut their cable TV service, their cable provider/ISP tries to bump of the price of their internet service which you still need to cut the cord.
Some of the things I recommend: Look at a 25 Mbps service vs 75 Mbps whih many of the cable operators try and upsell you to. Unless you have 3 or more people watching TV at the same time, 25 Mbps should be sufficient. Also if you have an option to switch to another provider, check out that provider’s options and make your current provider aware of any deals out there. You might have to switch to another provider to get the best deal.
Part of our cord cutter service is to help you look at all of your options and recommend the best provider to meet your needs and get the best price. The article also recommend buying your own cable modem (Comcast and Charter only) and dual-band router to to get the best performance and save an average of $11/month.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/budget-and-spending/2018/01/08/internet-bill-too-high-heres-how-save/429890001/

05/07/2018

The best universal remote control

The best universal remote control

Check out this this great article from engadget. The newer Roku sticks can now control the power and volume of many TVs. But it can’t handle a TV with a Home Theater System which many of my customers have on their main TVs (although Roku can handle a TV with a Soundbar). If you want to have a cord cutter solution with a single remote, you’ll need a universal remote control. This article shows some of the best choices. We can include this as an option and set this up for you as part of our cord cutter services.

https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/31/the-best-universal-remote-control/

Logitech basically owns this category.

05/04/2018

The best Roku features you might not be aware of

The best Roku features you might not be aware of

Check out this great article from engadget. I particularly like #2: HEAR THAT LINE AGAIN WITH INSTANT REPLAY. This is a setting where if you missed some dialog (which happens to me a lot), you can push the replay button on your remote and it will replay the last 10 seconds of content.

https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/22/the-best-roku-features-you-arent-using/

Some of the platform's most useful features aren't necessarily obvious.

05/01/2018

The Best Media Streaming Devices

The Best Media Streaming Devices

Here is a great article from Forbes on the various cord cutter media streaming devices. While most of our customers have the Amazon Fire TV or Roku streaming stick, I am tending the agree with the article’s recommendations to promote the Roku streaming stick. Roku has the most options for every one of your TVs (older TVs, HD and 4K) and also has the most number of content channels out there. Their remote can also control your TV power and volume meaning this can truly be a “single remote” solution. The Amazon Fire TV is still great if you watch a lot of Amazon Prime content and you have a lot of Amazon Alexa powered Echo type devices. Apple TV is the most expensive option but great if you are an Apple fanboy, have a large iTunes library and like their user interface. Part of our cird cutter service if to assess your households’ needs and recommend the best streaming media platform for you.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-finds/2018/04/09/the-best-media-streaming-devices/

The best streaming device — Roku Streaming Stick+ — offers great value, supports a broad collection of services and apps, and is equipped with true universal search functionality.

04/29/2018

The best Roku channels according to our customers

Best Roku Channels According to Roku Customers

Did you know that Roku has 1000s of channels of content, some free and others requiring a subscription? Check out some of the favorite channels in both categories. I lately have become a fan of Youtube. I recently bought a 65” 4K TV and have found a lot of travel videos available in 4K. The picture is so accurate, it feels like I’m visiting these places live.

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https://blog.roku.com/best-roku-channels-customers?utm_source=Cord+Cutting+This+Week&utm_campaign=096298d0c7-cord_cutting_this_week_oct_13_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b862b4e737-096298d0c7-357780081

Did your favorite Roku channel make the list?

04/26/2018

The One Router Setting Everyone Should Change (But No One Does)

The One Router Setting Everyone Should Change (But No One Does)

Check out this great article from Toms Guide. With cyber attacks now becoming a daily occurrence, make sure that your router which is your best protection again cyber attacks is protected yourself. As part of our service, we make sure your router is fully set-up for the best security. If you are concerned about your router security, give us a call and we can do a router security check-up.

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/change-router-default-passwords,news-26975.html

82 percent of British broadband users never change their router administrative password, and 48 percent don't know why they should.

04/23/2018

Cord-Cutting Explodes: 22 Million U.S. Adults Will Have Canceled Cable, Satellite TV by End of 2017

Cord-Cutting Explodes: 22 Million U.S. Adults Will Have Canceled Cable, Satellite TV by End of 2017

Check out this great article from Variety. American consumers are cancelling traditional pay-TV service at a much faster rate than previously expected, according to research firm eMarketer. They forecast that the number of cord-cutters will almost double by 2021 to 40M adults. By 2021, the number of cord-cutters will nearly equal the number of people who have never had pay TV — a total of 81 million U.S. adults. That means around 30% of American adults won’t have traditional pay TV at that point, per eMarketer’s revised forecast.

http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/cord-cutting-2017-estimates-cancel-cable-satellite-tv-1202556594/

Winter is here for cable and satellite TV operators. American consumers are cancelling traditional pay-TV service at a much faster rate than previously expected, according to research firm eMarkete…

04/15/2018

80% Of Cord Cutters Leave Because Of High Cable TV Prices, But The Industry Still Refuses To Compete On Price

Here is a really good article from Techdirt on why people are cutting the cord. Did you know that the average cable TV subscriber pays for a bundle of 189 channels yet only watches an average of 17 channels ? The average cable customer is sick of paying for an average of $100/month for Cable TV but watches than than 10% of the bundle channels. We can help you choose one of the many Skinny Bundle services here in ATL that cover all of the major broadcast channels but start at $35/month.

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20170615/06554337598/80-cord-cutters-leave-because-high-cable-tv-prices-industry-still-refuses-to-compete-price.shtml

A new study from Tivo (pdf) notes that nearly half of current pay TV subscribers are considering cutting the cord this year. That's not particularly surprising given the fact that the first quarter set cord cutting records, and the second quarter...

04/15/2018

Cord Cutters Atlanta | Cut Cable

Cord Cutters Atlanta | Cut Cable

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02/16/2018

Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

For those of you who missed our webinar last night, here is a link to the recording: https://zoom.us/recording/play/cQyP4B7NimQ6FiGTDLqD-tq88tQR9Ju36D_PhCouxJS6I4Uide6p4-GhSg46Jy7i

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05/11/2017

More People Are Cutting the Cord Than Ever Before

More People Are Cutting the Cord Than Ever Before...

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and how it can save you money, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

Cord-cutting accelerated in the first quarter as another half-million Americans ditched cable.

05/10/2017

Best apps for cordcutters

What's your favorite cord-cutting app?

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and how it can save you money, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

Cable's a thing of the past. Why bother with paying exorbitant amounts for cable when there are so many ways for you to watch what you want when you want it? Here are some of the best apps for cutting the cord and freeing your TV.

05/09/2017

Cord-Cutting is accelerating. By 2018, 21% of U.S. households won’t pay for traditional TV.

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and how it can save you money, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

05/08/2017

US adults watch traditional TV 18 minutes fewer per day vs 2 yrs ago, drop of 6%. Decline to accelerate w/ rise of OTT services #CordCutting.

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and how it can save you money, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

05/07/2017

Hulu unveils another live-TV option for cord-cutters

Hulu unveils another live-TV option for cord-cutters.

With all the new streaming devices and services what questions do you have?

Hulu, the TV subscription service, on Wednesday announced the launch of an optional upgrade that delivers multiple channels of live programming along with streaming content.

05/06/2017

49% of cable subscribers say cable TV is not the main way they watch TV, with new streaming options available such as Netflix. What is your favorite streaming service?

05/05/2017

I release you Pay TV. I release you Pay TV. I release you Pay TV. -- #CordCutting

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and how it can save you money, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

05/04/2017

49% of cable subscribers say cable TV is not the main way they watch TV, with new streaming options available such as Netflix. What is your favorite streaming service?

05/03/2017

Is Hulu Live TV Worth It Versus All the Rest?

Is Hulu Live TV Worth It Versus All the Rest?

Interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process and how it can save you money? Just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

Hulu’s riding high thanks to the critical success of its original miniseries, The Handmaid’s Tale, so now is the perfect time for it to follow up a great show with some good news.

05/01/2017

Tell your money where to go, instead of wondering where it went. -- John C. Maxwell #Budget #Wisdom

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04/30/2017

If You're Not A Netflix Subscriber Already, Here's How To Start

Quick Guide to Cutting the Cable Cord...

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Stream seamlessly.

04/27/2017

The average cable bundle has 189 channels, but the average subscriber only watches 17 of them (according to a Nielsen study). Instead, pay only for the channels you watch.

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and why it's so popular, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

04/26/2017

Hulu's $39.99 Live TV service is the first of its kind

Hulu’s Live TV service will reportedly cost $39.99 per month.

With all the new streaming devices and services what questions do you have?

The pricing for Hulu's live TV service, a competitor with cable television - as well as a host of other streaming TV services like Sling TV, PlayStation Vue,..

04/25/2017

Cut the Cord, but Keep the Films? Here Are 3 Ways

Cut the Cord, but Keep the Films?...

With all the new streaming devices and services what questions do you have?

Budget- and genre-conscious way for viewers to binge, purge and watch movies on demand.

04/24/2017

Cord cutting has never been easier or more popular than it is now, a total of 24.6 million households, or 20.4% of all U.S. households are cable-free.

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and why it's so popular, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

04/22/2017

Do you know your favorite channels like AMC, TLC, TBS, HISTORY and 100+ others are available without an expensive cable subscription? Ask us how...

04/20/2017

What Is Cord Cutting? "Cutting the cord” is unbundling yourself from a cable provider’s programming contract (the “cord”), while still getting access to the channels you love to watch.

04/19/2017

Cable TV Revenue to Drop by $2.7 Billion in Next 10 Years as Broadband Booms

Cable TV Revenue to Drop by $2.7 Billion in Next 10 Years as Broadband Booms.

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and why it's so popular, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

The triple threat to the pay-TV biz — cord-cutters, cord-shavers and cord-nevers — will drive down U.S. cable operators’ video revenue 4.7% by 2026.

04/18/2017

Hulu confirms plan to stream live TV next year

After YouTube, Hulu jumps on the Live TV bandwagon. Tough competition ahead for cable & dish.

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and why it's so popular, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

Starting next year, Hulu won't just be the place you go to watch day-old TV shows — it'll also be the place you go to see them airing live/

04/17/2017

The typical cable bill in America recently crossed the $100-per-month mark (according to the Leichtman). To learn how to 'cut the cord' and save money on your cable TV bill, just send me a message so we can set up a time to chat. Thanks!

04/16/2017

5 Streaming Documentaries Sure to Fuel Your Minimalist Fire

In an increasingly overwhelming world, minimalism is having a moment. #Inspiration

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If you constantly feel like you're too busy, too tired, or too broke, these films suggest that a life with less stuff promises more.

04/15/2017

How to stream NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs and MLB

Who's ready for the NBA Playoffs? Here's how Cord-Cutters can stream (and mirror) all the action...

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and why it's so popular, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

Finding ways to stream live TV is only half the battle for cord cutters. Here's how you can live stream (and mirror) the NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs and MLB.

04/14/2017

Don't forget to live every moment and laugh everyday. #Weekend #Inspiration

04/12/2017

Spectrum Goes After Cord Cutters With New Fees

Will pay-TV providers begin charging you for NOT using their services? The good news is, you will still save more money by cutting the cord!

If you’re interested in learning about the entire cord-cutting process, and why it's so popular, just send us a message and we'll set up a time to chat.

It seems Charter’s Spectrum Internet service has started to target cord cutters. So how is it targeting cord cutters?