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PART 1 SOME CORD-CUTTING BASICS |
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Chapter 1 Why Cut the Cord? |
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What's So Bad about Cable? (Let Me Count the Ways) |
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You still get bombarded by commercials |
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You probably watch only a teensy fraction of what you pay for |
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Bundles are (usually) bad |
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Long-term (read: loyal) customers pay more, not less |
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You're getting nickeled-and-dimed |
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You're dealing with a near-monopoly |
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Customer service is pretty much non-existent |
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Technical support is a pain in the you-know-what |
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Some Reasons Why Cutting the Cord Might Not Be for You |
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Your savings might be less than you hoped |
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You might still have to deal with channel bundles |
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You might still see commercials |
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TV watching will become more complex for you |
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You'll use way more Internet bandwidth -- and perhaps pay for the privilege |
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Your monthly Internet bill will probably go up |
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The quality of the streaming video might be poor |
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You might have to wait a long time to watch new shows |
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You might never see some new shows |
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The Benefits of Severing Your Connection to the Cable Company |
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You'll probably be happier in the long run |
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Surveying the Cord-Free Landscape |
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Chapter 2 Snip, Snip. Your 7-Step Plan to Going Cord-Free |
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Step 1 Deciding What You Want to Watch |
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Option A Going with just your "must see" TV shows |
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Option B Going with just a few streaming services |
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Option C Going with OTA live TV |
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Step 2 Figuring Out the Equipment You Need |
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Step 3 Making a Streaming Services Budget |
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Step 4 Trying Out Lots of Streaming Services -- for Free! |
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Step 5 Subscribing to Streaming Services |
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Step 6 Doing a Cord-Cutting Test Drive |
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Step 7 Cutting the Cord -- Woo-Hoo! |
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Check your bandwidth history |
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Gather everything you need |
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PART 2 CORD CUTTING MADE EASY WITH OVER-THE-AIR TV |
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Chapter 3 Understanding Over-the-Air TV |
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OTA? OTT? Live TV? What on Earth Is Everyone Talking About? |
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The pros and cons of over-the-air TV |
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How Over-the-Air TV Works |
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What Channels Can You Access? |
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Understanding the factors that affect signal strength |
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Checking the FCC's digital TV reception maps |
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Using TV Fool's TV signal locator |
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Real versus virtual channels |
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Chapter 4 Choosing and Setting Up OTA Hardware |
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What Equipment Do You Need? |
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Choosing an OTA Digital Antenna |
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Unidirectional or multidirectional? |
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Watch out for bogus or exaggerated claims |
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Installing an indoor antenna |
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Installing an outdoor antenna |
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Making coaxial connections |
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Connecting an antenna to one TV |
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Connecting an antenna to multiple TVs |
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Connecting an antenna to your computer |
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Connecting an antenna to your mobile device |
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Connecting an antenna to your Wi-Fi network |
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Improving antenna reception |
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Scanning for OTA Channels |
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Chapter 5 Watching Over-the-Air and Live TV |
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Watching Over-the-Air TV Using a Regular TV |
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Changing the TV input source |
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Recording over-the-air TV |
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Watching Over-the-Air TV Using a Smart TV |
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Watching Over-the-Air TV Using a Streaming Device |
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Look, Ma, No Antenna! Streaming Live TV |
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PART 3 CABLE-FREE VIEWING WITH STREAMING SERVICES |
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Chapter 6 The Hardware You Need for Streaming |
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Streamers: Set-Top Box or Dongle? |
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Set-top box streamer versus dongle streamer |
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What to Look for in a Streaming Media Player |
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Smart TVs for Streaming Media |
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Connecting a set-top player |
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Connecting a streaming stick |
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Configuring your streaming player |
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Chapter 7 Getting Your Internet Access Ready for Streaming |
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Investing in a New Router |
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Extending Your Wi-Fi Network |
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How Much Bandwidth Is Enough? |
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Taking a look at streaming media bandwidth usage |
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Going on a bandwidth diet |
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Understanding How Streaming Works |
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I Feel the Need -- the Need for Speedl |
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Testing your Internet speed |
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Chapter 8 Checking Out Free Streaming Services |
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Is There Such a Thing as a Free Lunch? |
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What to Expect from Free Streaming Services |
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Some Free Streaming Services to Check Out |
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Free streaming apps for kids |
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Chapter 9 Checking Out Paid Streaming Services |
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What to Expect from Paid Streaming Services |
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What Types of Paid Streaming Services Are Available? |
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On-Demand Streaming Services |
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Cable-Replacement Services V |
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Checking Out Premium Channels |
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Chapter 10 Ten Ways to Save Money in a Cord-Free World |
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Get the Smallest OTA Antenna Possible |
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Don't Get Too Much Internet |
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Take Advantage of Skinny Bundles |
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Don't Commit Until You're Amazed at Your Luck |
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Watch New Shows on the Cheap |
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Keep an Eye on Your Subscriptions |
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Get a Credit Card Offering Streaming Cash Back |
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Give Up the Premium Subscription Plan |
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Chapter 11 Ten Tips for Troubleshooting Streaming Woes |
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Check Your Streaming Device's Download Speed |
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Restart Your Streaming Device |
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Check Your Streaming Device for Updates |
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Reset Your Streaming Device |
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Check Your Wi-Fi Connection Speed |
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Make Some Wi-Fi Adjustments |
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Troubleshoot an Unresponsive Streaming Device |
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Troubleshoot a Blank TV Screen |
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| Glossary |
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| Index |
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