Is it illegal to Jailbreak a Fire Stick?

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Is it Illegal to Jailbreak a Fire Stick? Due to its low price and Amazon’s marketing strategies, the Fire Stick has been rapidly growing in popularity. As such, it has become one of the most popular devices to “jailbreak” to watch free cable content.  The growth in jailbroken Fire Sticks has also lead to an increase in concern from users about the legality of such devices. This article will explain exactly what jailbreaking a Fire Stick means and what you should do if you have one. What does it mean to Jailbreak a Fire Stick? Jailbreaking is a term that …

Best HDMI switch with a remote 2018

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The best HDMI switch with a remote   If you have a Blu-ray player, a Roku, external speakers, and a PlayStation all hooked up to the same TV, you might have experienced the frustration of having to switch between devices. It’s fine if you have enough HDMI ports on your TV, but with modern TVs only having two or three, most people run out fast. This is particularly true for cord cutters who might have additional streaming devices like an Amazon Fire TV or a Google Chromecast. Excessive HDMI devices leaves your entertainment center cluttered and creates the need to …

Harmony Hub Review 2018

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Logitech Harmony Hub Review   Logitech’s Harmony line of universal remotes have been one of the biggest names in programmable remotes since 2014. With the release of the Harmony Hub, Logitech takes the word “universal” a step further and allows users to connect smart home devices, smart phones, and virtual assistants through one device. Even if you haven’t ventured into the realm of home automation and don’t have any smart lights or locks to connect to yet, the ability to turn any smart phone on your network into a universal remote is a game changer for cord cutters.     …

HDHomerun Review – One antenna for the whole house

HDHomerun Review   One of the most frequently asked questions we get is “How do I watch my antenna on multiple TVs?” One way is to run coaxial cable throughout your house, buy some splitters, and connect it to each and every TV. Although this way does work, the internet has given us the ability to do things a lot more efficiently. This is where SiliconDust’s HDHomerun (HDHR) device comes in.       SiliconDust is a California based business that has been making HDHomeRun devices since 2007. SiliconDust wants to unify devices throughout your home and allow them share …

How to watch Amazon Prime on your TV

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Watch Amazon Prime on your TV     It is estimated that approximately 90 million households have access to Amazon Prime. In addition to free two day shipping, Amazon Prime gives you complete access to the Amazon Prime Video library for free! Amazon’s video library is continually expanding and has quickly grown into a major competitor to Netflix. Amazon Prime Video includes popular on-demand content like Monk and The Sopranos, as well as some high quality Amazon originals. Shows like Transparent and The Grand Tour have won numerous awards and are only available through Prime. However, even great shows like these suffer if you’re …

How to boost antenna signals – Antenna tips 2018

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 Antenna tips and tricks If you’ve recently purchased an antenna through our indoor antenna guide or our attic antenna review, you might be wondering why you’re not getting as many channels as us. Antennas are a fickle thing and even though we said that the 1ByOne Attic Antenna is the best of the bunch, it might not provide the same results for you. Location, building material, and landscape interference can all have a huge impact on signal strength and prevent you from picking up important cable TV channels. Everyone likes free cable TV, but you shouldn’t have to jump through …

Amazon Fire TV Review

Amazon Fire TV Review 2018   Amazon made waves throughout the streaming industry when it announced the new Amazon Fire TV for $70. If you’re looking for a high performance streaming device, the Fire TV won’t let you down. It boasts a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 4k HD streaming support, Alexa integration, and Dolby Atmos support making it one of the more powerful devices on the market. At only $70, the Fire TV is also one of the cheapest options out of the latest models of streaming devices.     The Design   Like the Chromecast or more recent Roku devices, …

Best attic TV antenna you can buy – 2018

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Which attic TV antenna should I get?   Our guide that shows people how to get free cable TV channels by using an antenna always results in the same questions. They usually include “what is the best attic TV antenna?”, “should I put my antenna in the attic or on my roof?”, and so many more that all boil down to the same thing. “What is the best attic TV antenna?” Our guide briefly touches on the major types of antenna and even mentions a few brands, but doesn’t go into them with much depth. In order to help you …

Google Chromecast – The ultimate guide

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Google Chromecast is a cheap and powerful way to stream video content from other devices directly onto your TV. Since 2013, Google has been updating the Chromecast and keeping it a powerhouse in the streaming industry. It’s in the same general hardware family as other streaming hardware such as Roku or Apple TV, but comes with it’s own features and advantages. The main version of the Chromecast is only $35 and is a great way to gain access to multiple streaming services without breaking the bank. It’s designed to be simple and convenient and definitely lives up to it. This …

Apple TV – Everything you need to know

Apple TV is a piece of hardware that connects to your TV and lets you stream your favorite content. Typically, you only need one piece of hardware for each TV that you want to watch shows on. That means if you have a Roku, Chromecast, or Amazon Fire Stick you might not need an Apple TV. However, they all have their own strengths and weaknesses and the Apple TV isn’t short on strengths! How does Apple TV work? Apple TV connects to your TV through your TV’s HDMI port. Apple TV is basically a small computer that gives your TV …