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Index
Cover Page
About This eBook
Title Page
Copyright Page
Credits
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
About the Authors
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About AARP
We Want to Hear from You!
Reader Services
Part I: Screens and Speakers
1. Choosing the Right TV
Bigger, Better, and Sharper: HD and UHD TV
Different Types of Screens
Screens of All Shapes and Sizes
Getting Smart About Smart TVs
Shopping for a New TV: A Checklist
Adjusting Your Set for the Best Picture
2. Getting Better Sound
Reading What You Hear with Closed Captions
Getting Better Sound from Headphones
Enhancing TV Audio with a Sound Bar
Understanding Surround Sound
Assembling a Surround Sound System
Choosing the Right Options for You
Part II: Tuning In
3. Getting Local and Broadcast Television Over the Air
Understanding Over-the-Air TV
Cutting the Cord for OTA Broadcasts
Watching Local Digital Networks
Recording Local Channels
Other Ways to Watch Local Channels
Checklist for Watching Local TV on a Budget
4. Getting Cable and Satellite TV
Understanding Cable and Satellite TV
Cable Versus Satellite: What’s Best for You
Choosing a Provider and Package
Watching Cable and Satellite TV
Reducing Your Monthly Bill
5. Getting Streaming Media Devices
Understanding Internet Streaming Video
Watching Amazon Fire TV
Watching Apple TV
Watching Roku
Other Streaming Media Players
Comparing Streaming Media Players
Optimizing Streaming Media Playback
Part III: Streaming Video
6. Watching Paid Streaming Video Services
Watching Amazon Prime Video
Watching Apple TV+
Watching CBS All Access
Watching Disney+
Watching HBO Max
Watching Hulu
Watching Netflix
Watching Peacock
Watching Other Paid Streaming Services
7. Watching Free Streaming Video Services
Discovering Free Streaming Content
Watching YouTube
8. Watching Live Streaming Video Services
Understanding Live Streaming Video Services
Watching AT&T TV
Watching fuboTV
Watching Hulu + Live TV
Watching Philo
Watching Sling TV
Watching YouTube TV
Comparing Live Streaming Services
9. Watching Broadcast, Cable, and Satellite Channels via Streaming Video
Broadcast Networks Online
Cable and Satellite Channels Online
Pay Networks Online
10. Watching News and Sports via Streaming Video
Watching Live News
Watching Live Weather
Watching Live Sports
11. Watching Paid and Rented Programs
Shopping at the Amazon Prime Video Store
Shopping at FandangoNOW
Shopping at Google Play
Shopping at Vudu
Playing Movies Purchased Anywhere with Movies Anywhere
Part IV: Small-Screen TV
12. Watching Streaming TV on Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer
Sharing Accounts Across Multiple Devices
Watching Streaming Videos on Your Mobile Device
Watching Streaming Videos in Your Computer’s Web Browser
Mirroring and Casting to Your TV
Improving Streaming Performance
A. What’s Playing Where
Glossary
Index
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