{"product_id":"cord-cutting-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781119800934","title":"Cord Cutting For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119800934","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCord Cutting For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePaul McFedries (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119800934, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 July 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.249 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCut the cable television cord and cut your monthly bills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you one of those people who have 500 television channels to choose from and you can never find anything to watch? Maybe it’s time to cut the cable cord and take full control of what’s on your television. All you need to get started with this popular money saving strategy is an Internet connection, a device to stream to, and the advice in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eCord Cutting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you go from evaluating if cord cutting is the right choice for your budget to acquiring the technology to get the programming you actually want. You’ll discover the technology you need for streaming, select the service or services that fit your needs, and make the components of your setup work together—all within your budget. \u003ci\u003eCord Cutting For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eoffers the steps to going from wired to wireless, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeciding if you need to upgrade your Wi-Fi equipment and service.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating your current devices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdding a smart TV to the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing the best streaming services for you—including some free options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you’re ready to untether yourself from the cable or satellite, \u003ci\u003eCord Cutting For Dummie\u003c\/i\u003es shows you, step by step, how to break free. Pick up a copy and you’ll be watching your favorite movie or TV show in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Some Cord-Cutting Basics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Cut the Cord? 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s So Bad about Cable? (Let Me Count the Ways) 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable TV is expensive 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou still get bombarded by commercials 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou probably watch only a teensy fraction of what you pay for 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBundles are (usually) bad 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong-term (read: loyal) customers pay more, not less 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re getting nickeled-and-dimed 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re dealing with a near-monopoly 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer service is pretty much non-existent 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical support is a pain in the you-know-what 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThose darned contracts! 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Reasons Why Cutting the Cord Might Not Be for You 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour savings might be less than you hoped 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou might still have to deal with channel bundles 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou might still see commercials 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTV watching will become more complex for you 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ll use way more Internet bandwidth — and perhaps pay for the privilege 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour monthly Internet bill will probably go up 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe quality of the streaming video might be poor 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou might have to wait a long time to watch new shows 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou might never see some new shows 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Benefits of Severing Your Connection to the Cable Company 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou save money 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ll probably be happier in the long run 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou unshackle your TV 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou unshackle yourself 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re in control 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying the Cord-Free Landscape 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Snip, Snip Your 7-Step Plan to Going Cord-Free \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Deciding What You Want to Watch 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOption A: Going with just your “must see” TV shows 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOption B: Going with just a few streaming services 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOption C: Going with OTA live TV 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Figuring Out the Equipment You Need 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Making a Streaming Services Budget 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Trying Out Lots of Streaming Services — for Free! 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5: Subscribing to Streaming Services 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6: Doing a Cord-Cutting Test Drive 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 7: Cutting the Cord — Woo-Hoo! 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck your contract 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck your bandwidth history 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGather everything you need 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet ready mentally 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow the process 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturn all equipment 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Cord Cutting Made Easy with Over-the-Air TV \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding Over-the-Air TV 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOTA? OTT? Live TV? What on Earth Is Everyone Talking About? 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is over-the-air TV? 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pros and cons of over-the-air TV 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Over-the-Air TV Works 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe television station 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe transmission tower 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe antenna and tuner 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Channels Can You Access? 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the factors that affect signal strength 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the FCC’s digital TV reception maps 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing TV Fool’s TV signal locator 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReal versus virtual channels 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Choosing and Setting Up OTA Hardware \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Equipment Do You Need? 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an OTA Digital Antenna 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntenna styles 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the range 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndoor or outdoor? 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmplified or not? 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnidirectional or multidirectional? 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook for VHF\/UHF support 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch out for bogus or exaggerated claims 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Your Antenna 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling an indoor antenna 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling an outdoor antenna 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Your Antenna 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking coaxial connections 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting an antenna to one TV 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting an antenna to multiple TVs 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting an antenna to your computer 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting an antenna to your mobile device 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting an antenna to your Wi-Fi network 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving antenna reception 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScanning for OTA Channels 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Watching Over-the-Air and Live TV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Over-the-Air TV Using a Regular TV 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the TV input source 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching over-the-air TV 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere’s the TV guide? 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording over-the-air TV 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Over-the-Air TV Using a Smart TV 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Over-the-Air TV Using a Streaming Device 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook, Ma, No Antenna! Streaming Live TV 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Cable-Free Viewing with Streaming Services \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Hardware You Need for Streaming 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Talk TVs 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreen size 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolution 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHDMI ports 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreamers: Set-Top Box or Dongle? 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet-top box streamers 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDongle streamers 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet-top box streamer versus dongle streamer 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Look for in a Streaming Media Player 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart TVs for Streaming Media 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Hardware 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting a set-top player 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting a streaming stick 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring your streaming player 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Getting Your Internet Access Ready for Streaming \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting in a New Router 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtending Your Wi-Fi Network 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much Bandwidth Is Enough? 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a look at streaming media bandwidth usage 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing on a bandwidth diet 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Streaming Works 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe streaming process 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore about buffering 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Feel the Need — the Need for Speed! 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy does speed matter? 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow fast is fast enough? 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting your Internet speed 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Checking Out Free Streaming Services\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs There Such a Thing as a Free Lunch? 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Expect from Free Streaming Services 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Free Streaming Services to Check Out 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrackle 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaystack News 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoopla 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIMDb TV 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKanopy 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePBS Video 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeacock 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoku Channel Store 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTubi TV 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXumo 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree streaming apps for kids 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA few more freebies 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Checking Out Paid Streaming Services\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Expect from Paid Streaming Services 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Types of Paid Streaming Services Are Available? 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn-Demand Streaming Services .152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmazon Prime Video 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApple TV+ 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHulu 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetflix 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParamount+ 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeacock 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable-Replacement Services 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003efuboTV 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHulu + Live TV 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSling TV 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYouTube TV 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Premium Channels 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTen Ways to Save Money in a Cord-Free World 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the Smallest OTA Antenna Possible 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Get Too Much Internet 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Advantage of Skinny Bundles 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Commit Until You’re Amazed at Your Luck 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch New Shows on the Cheap 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubscribe Strategically 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep an Eye on Your Subscriptions 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet a Credit Card Offering Streaming Cash Back 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive Up the Premium Subscription Plan 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSave on Sports .178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Ten Tips for Troubleshooting Streaming Woes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Your Streaming Device’s Download Speed 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestart Your Streaming Device 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Your Streaming Device for Updates 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReset Your Streaming Device 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Your Wi-Fi Connection Speed 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReset Your Wi-Fi 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Some Wi-Fi Adjustments 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshoot an Unresponsive Streaming Device 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshoot a Blank TV Screen 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrade Your Hardware 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 203\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52430966391064,"sku":"9781119800934","price":11.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119800934.jpg?v=1784766502","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/cord-cutting-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781119800934","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}