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Soccer fans: How to avoid paying full price for MLS Season Pass
MLS Season Pass is now available, and there's an easy way to get a discount on the streaming service's full-season price.
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DTS Play-Fi music streaming: How to get around its limitations
Here’s a troubleshooting guide for music listeners with DTS Play-Fi music-streaming capabilities.
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Hulu + Live TV subscribers: Do this to avoid a price hike
How to keep Hulu + Live TV's $70 per month price by downgrading to ad-supported Disney+.
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How to fix your smart TV problems without buying a new TV
Your smart TV's connection problems, missing apps, and performance issues can all be fixed without buying a whole new television.
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How to move and delete channels on the Roku home screen
Rearranging channels from the Roku home screen can be done in a few easy steps, but it might not be an obvious process to new users.
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Streaming NFL games on Paramount+: What you need to know
One of the best perks of a Paramount+ subscription is the ability to stream NFL football games. But what are the caveats?
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How to watch Roku's new 'Weird Al' movie without ads
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story on the Roku Channel: How to stream it without ads.
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Roomba won't dock? Try these 4 fixes
Is your Roomba having trouble finding its way to the charging dock, or does it refuse to settle in the dock once it gets there? Try these troubleshooting steps.
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How cord-cutters can watch the 2022-23 NHL season without cable
Stream all the action on the ice with these subscription services.
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How to skip 'Hey Google' on your Nest Hub Max
Thanks to "quick phrases," you can now give voice commands to Google Assistant without the "Hey Google" hotword. Here's how to get started.
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How (and why) to use Channels DVR for cord-cutting
Channels DVR pulls all your TV in to one place and gets rid of the commercials.
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New to robot vacuums? 6 things to know before you buy one
Robot vacuums are one of our favorite smart appliances, but the labor-saving gadgets need more help than you might think.
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Advanced cord-cutting tricks for Channels DVR
Learn to replace TiVo and create your ideal TV setup with Channels DVR.
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How to recover a deleted Spotify playlist
Did you just zap a Spotify playlist you’ve been working on for years? Don't fret. You can recover any deleted Spotify playlist in just a few clicks.
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Control your streaming costs with limited-use credit cards
Virtual credit cards from Privacy.com can help you stick to a streaming budget and avoid bill shock.
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How to check if your Google Nest Hub display is running Fuchsia
Your first-gen Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max may already be running on Google's new Fuchsia OS. Here’s how to find out if yours was updated.
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How to use an Amazon Echo Show as a photo frame
The Echo Show 15 used to be the only Amazon Echo device with a Photo Frame mode, but now any Echo Show display can do it.
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You can’t change the Roku’s quick shortcuts, but there's a workaround
If you have the right Roku remote, you can program its personal shortcut buttons. Here's how.
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Want Alexa to tell you when your wash is done? Here's how
Thanks to Alexa's ability to listen for specific sounds, it's easy to make a dumb washing machine or dryer smart.
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