- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- Part 1: Some Cord-Cutting Basics
- Chapter 1: Why Cut the Cord?
- What's So Bad about Cable? (Let Me Count the Ways)
- Some Reasons Why Cutting the Cord Might Not Be for You
- The Benefits of Severing Your Connection to the Cable Company
- Surveying the Cord-Free Landscape
- Chapter 2: Snip, Snip. Your 7-Step Plan to Going Cord-Free
- Step 1: Deciding What You Want to Watch
- Step 2: Figuring Out the Equipment You Need
- Step 3: Making a Streaming Services Budget
- Step 4: Trying Out Lots of Streaming Services — for Free!
- Step 5: Subscribing to Streaming Services
- Step 6: Doing a Cord-Cutting Test Drive
- Step 7: Cutting the Cord —Woo-Hoo!
- Part 2: Cord Cutting Made Easy with Over-the-Air TV
- Chapter 3: Understanding Over-the-Air TV
- OTA? OTT? Live TV? What on Earth Is Everyone Talking About?
- How Over-the-Air TV Works
- What Channels Can You Access?
- Chapter 4: Choosing and Setting Up OTA Hardware
- What Equipment Do You Need?
- Choosing an OTA Digital Antenna
- Installing Your Antenna
- Connecting Your Antenna
- Scanning for OTA Channels
- Chapter 5: Watching Over-the-Air and Live TV
- Watching Over-the-Air TV Using a Regular TV
- Watching Over-the-Air TV Using a Smart TV
- Watching Over-the-Air TV Using a Streaming Device
- Look, Ma, No Antenna! Streaming Live TV
- Part 3: Cable-Free Viewing with Streaming Services
- Chapter 6: The Hardware You Need for Streaming
- Let's Talk TVs
- Streamers: Set-Top Box or Dongle?
- What to Look for in a Streaming Media Player
- Smart TVs for Streaming Media
- Setting Up Your Hardware
- Chapter 7: Getting Your Internet Access Ready for Streaming
- Investing in a New Router
- Extending Your Wi-Fi Network
- How Much Bandwidth Is Enough?
- Understanding How Streaming Works
- I Feel the Need — the Need for Speed!
- Chapter 8: Checking Out Free Streaming Services
- Is There Such a Thing as a Free Lunch?
- What to Expect from Free Streaming Services
- Some Free Streaming Services to Check Out
- Chapter 9: Checking Out Paid Streaming Services
- What to Expect from Paid Streaming Services
- What Types of Paid Streaming Services Are Available?
- On-Demand Streaming Services
- Cable-Replacement Services
- Checking Out Premium Channels
- Part 4: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 10: Ten Ways to Save Money in a Cord-Free World
- Get the Smallest OTA Antenna Possible
- Don't Get Too Much Internet
- Take Advantage of Skinny Bundles
- Don't Commit Until You're Amazed at Your Luck
- Watch New Shows on the Cheap
- Subscribe Strategically
- Keep an Eye on Your Subscriptions
- Get a Credit Card Offering Streaming Cash Back
- Give Up the Premium Subscription Plan
- Save on Sports
- Chapter 11: Ten Tips for Troubleshooting Streaming Woes
- Check Your Streaming Device's Download Speed
- Restart Your Streaming Device
- Check Your Streaming Device for Updates
- Reset Your Streaming Device
- Check Your Wi-Fi Connection Speed
- Reset Your Wi-Fi
- Make Some Wi-Fi Adjustments
- Troubleshoot an Unresponsive Streaming Device
- Troubleshoot a Blank TV Screen
- Upgrade Your Hardware
- Glossary
- Index
- About the Author
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
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