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I turned my Plex library into 24/7 streaming channels with this free app
A review of Bunny Ears TV, a free app that turns videos on a Plex server into round-the-clock streaming channels.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Fubo quietly raises prices. Is it still worth considering over YouTube TV?
Fubo raises prices by up to $15 per month as NBC channels arrive. Here are the alternatives to consider.
News
Netflix is forcing users to link profiles to separate email addresses
According to screenshots on Reddit, some Netflix users are being asked to assign a separate email address to each profile on their account.
Deal
My favorite Shokz open ear headphones are $60 off for Prime Day
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 is my constant companion for everything from an all-day kayak run to a grocery run, and they're as cheap as $120 on Amazon.
Safe Mode
Your smart home may be whispering your secrets to strangers
Smart devices keep tabs on what you do—and even what your home looks like. That data isn’t always kept private.
Updated
Best 5 VPNs for streaming Netflix and other services
These VPNs will help you avoid content restrictions and give you access to your favorite streaming services like Netflix from anywhere in the world.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Looking for Roku alternatives because of Fox? Here’s the reality
Fox buying Roku: What will happen, and alternatives to consider.
News
Windows Media Player update still can't beat the old version
The Windows Media Player improves stability and subtitle handling, but it still falls short of the legacy version when it comes to speed and resource use.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Still paying for cable? These simple tips can lower your bill
You don't have to cut cable to save money on TV.
How-To
How to stream the FIFA World Cup 2026
Here’s how to watch all of the big games using our recommended streaming services and a VPN.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Why I avoid subscriptions through Roku and Amazon
Amazon, Roku, and others promise seamless sign-ups through their subscription marketplaces, but they come with some trade-offs.
News
I think we just spotted our first Intel Nova Lake motherboard at Computex 2026
Gigabyte has a PC motherboard on display at Computex 2026 that's so mysterious it's almost certainly sporting one of Intel's forthcoming Nova Lake motherboards. While we can't know for sure, the odd lack of labels on the Aorus 'board suggests its Intel CPU is something nobody's ready to talk about—yet.
Deal
This floating Bluetooth speaker is all you need this summer (49% off)
The Wonderboom 4 floats, survives submersion up to 1 meter, and lasts 14 hours on a full charge. It's now $52 (was $100) at Amazon.
Updated
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD is here and cheaper than expected
The improved Fire TV Stick HD swaps Fire OS for Linux-based Vega OS. It releases at the end of April for $34.99 and is available for preorder.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Roku's new home screen is a big change. Here's how to use it
Roku is shaking up its home screen with its most substantial changes in over a decade.
Updated
Best budget computer speakers: PC audio for less than $150
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
Deal
Sonos Roam 2 is a no-compromise portable speaker, now at its lowest price
The Sonos Roam 2 is down to $134 (was $179) at Amazon with wireless connectivity, IP67 waterproofing, and multi-room support.
News
Join us for The Full Nerd episode 400 extravaganza LIVE today!
Let's see how far we've come. Today The Full Nerd team celebrates a huge milestone, after nearly a decade of video podcasts every week.
Tip
This Spotify AI prompt turned my old favorites into fresh bangers
I used Spotify 20 to teach Spotify AI my real music taste — and it gave me a stream of new songs that actually fit.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Plex Pass’ $750 lifetime price is for suckers
Plex hikes lifetime Plex Pass prices to $750, even as it focuses more on streaming.