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Google Chromecast: Stream Video from Your Computer Browser to Your TV
Updated Aug 3, 2018
Google Chromecast allows you to mirror your Chrome browser on a computer to your TV. It doesn't work for showing Power Point presentations or watching video stored on your computer's hard drive on your TV though (without special workarounds). It works with the...
How to Transfer Your Videotapes to Your Computer
Do you have a pile of VHS videotapes taking up space in your home? Or, do you want to archive your VHS/Beta videos for posterity or easier viewing on a computer or tablet? There are many reasons why you might want to convert your video tapes to a digital format....
Why I Don't Use Illegal TV Streaming Services
Do you use a streaming service that allows you to get tons of newly-released movies and TV shows for an amazingly low price? If you're using a streaming service on your computer, Android-based set-top box, tablet, or another Internet-connected device that seems...
Drastically Improve Your TV Reception with a Small Patio Antenna
People ask me all of the time how they can improve their indoor antenna reception. The first thing I do is refer them to my Tips for Better TV Reception with Your Indoor Antenna. But, there are cases when even after following these tips, an indoor antenna just...
How to Estimate TV Reception in Your Area
Readers often ask me are "how many channels will I be able to receive?", and "what kind of antenna should I get?" I wanted to take a moment to explain some of the factors affecting your TV reception so you can make some better estimates of how many channels you'll be...
How to Watch Live Sports Without Cable TV
If you love watching sports but don't want to pay the exorbitant cost of cable TV, there are some great solutions now for watching ESPN, major league baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, and other sports for less than the cost of cable. Scaled-down TV...
Recording Broadcast TV with the Channel Master DVR+ (Discontinued – See the Stream+ Instead)
The Channel Master DVR+ has been my top choice for folks who want to record broadcast TV from an antenna and watch it on a single TV. This unit has now been replaced by the Stream+. But, I'm keeping this review up for folks who might still want to get the DVR+...
Do I Need a Separate Antenna For Each TV?
I get a lot of questions from folks who want to get free broadcast TV using an antenna, but who have multiple TVs. There are several ways I know of to get an antenna signal to all of the TVs in your home. I cover them below. Method #1: A Separate...
What to do When You Can't Get Free Broadcast TV
There are still a lot of people who live too far from the TV transmitters to get free broadcast TV using an antenna. If you are one of them, here are some ideas. Note, many of these require Internet access. The Totally Free Options The options below are completely...
How to Get Shows You'll Enjoy on YouTube!
Updated Oct 2, 2018
YouTube is probably best known for cheesy amateur content (videos of people's cats, stupid human tricks, etc). If you've ever tried to search for the latest commercial movies and TV shows on YouTube, you were probably disappointed. However, you can...
High-Performance Flat Antennas As Good as the Mohu Leaf
If you are looking for an indoor antenna, or if your existing antenna is not pulling in all of the channels that you want, check out the HD Frequency Cable Cutter antennas. I recently got a chance to test out the HD Frequency Cable Cutter and Cable Cutter Mini...
How to Lower Your Cable or Satellite TV Bill
DisableMyCable.com is mainly devoted to alternatives to cable TV and satellite. However, even I have to admit that for some people, cable and satellite are the only options. You might live far from TV transmitters. Or, you might be a sports fan who wants to see...
30 Amazing Things to Do Instead of Watching TV
At DisableMyCable.com, I try to provide lots of alternative sources of free and cheap TV, so that you are not forced to pay the high cost of cable and satellite TV. But in this article, I'm going to talk about some free and cheap activities to do instead of...
A Beginner's Guide to Getting Free Broadcast TV (Video)
I did it! I finally put together a video for beginners explaining how to get free broadcast TV. Check it out and forward it to your friends who don't know about free broadcast digital TV. Let me know what you think! – Brian Did You Like This Article? If...
I've Got an Old Tube TV: What Are My Options Besides Cable?
While most people have modern flat-screen LCD or LED TVs these days, I still get a large number of questions from people who own older tube-type TV's like the one pictured here. If you are one of those people, I'll describe your options for free and cheap TV in this...
Should You Use an Amplified TV Antenna?
The idea of amplifying a TV signal seems to make perfect sense: if your TV signals are weak, the amplifier will increase the signal levels so you can get more channels more reliably. A no-brainer, right? I've tested a few amplifiers and indoor...
Ten Apps for Getting Free TV and Movies on iPad
More and more people are finding movies and TV shows to watch on their iPads. Of course there are pay sites like iTunes, Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Instant Video, but I'm a cheapskate; I like the apps with totally FREE shows and movies. So, I compiled a...
How to Mirror Your iPad's Display to Your TV Using Apple TV
One of the coolest features of the Apple TV is the ability to "mirror" the display from your iPad or iPhone onto your TV screen. This enables you to watch almost anything that you can watch on your iPad/iPhone on your TV. Why is this useful? ...
You Might Already Own What You Need for Free TV
What if I were to say that you might already have everything you need to get free and cheap TV in your home, condo, or apartment? Why buy anything when you might have what you need? Take this inventory and find out! Your Current TV If you have a modern Hi-Def...
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