Simplify your family life by switching to free OTA TV
When you’re raising kids, almost nothing ends up being easy. From daily battles over what they’re going to wear and what they’re going to eat to the endless struggle of trying to get them out the door on time, it’s not a life for the easily defeated. That’s why you’ve got to take every advantage […]
10 ways to cut monthly expenses so you can pay down debt faster
Debt is a silent killer. Estimates show that the average American family that has debt — including mortgages, car loans, student loans and a credit card — owes more than $155,000. Having debt doesn’t just stunt your bank account, it has also been linked to numerous physical and mental health issues, including depression and high […]
How free over-the-air TV has built-in ‘parental controls’
It has never been more difficult for parents to monitor what their kids are exposed to right under their roof than it is today. The litany of services many of us subscribe to for our entertainment, combined with unbridled access to the internet on so many devices in our home, makes it pretty much impossible […]
10 free streaming apps to supplement your over-the-air channel lineup
While paying for a big package of channels from a cable or satellite provider is becoming more of a luxury item than the household essential it once was, having a good internet connection is harder to live without. When bundled together, packages that offer internet and TV service cost more than $217 per month on […]
How to talk to kids about upsetting things they see on TV
Despite the best efforts of parents, it’s never been easier for kids to stumble upon sights that may disturb them. While the internet is a huge reason for this, a routine trip through the channels in your TV lineup can be littered with images that may confuse and shock a young mind. Countless studies, going […]
Family-friendly TV shows you can watch for free
If you and your family have shows that you all like to watch together each week, you might be surprised to know you probably don’t need a subscription or even a premium streaming service to keep entertained together. Many of the best family-friendly shows air on networks that you can watch free with an over-the-air […]
NextGen TV: ATSC 3.0 will bring movie theater-quality resolution and sound to over-the-air TV
Have you heard the phrase “NextGen TV” and wondered what it means and how it will affect you? Read on for everything you need to know about taking your over-the-air TV viewing to the next level. The new NextGen TV format, which is technically called ATSC 3.0, is meant to fully bring over-the-air (OTA) TV […]
Rabbit ears vs. flat antennas: Which one is best for my needs?
If you’re ready to stop paying every month to watch most of the shows, live sports and events that you can get for free with an over-the-air antenna, you’ll find yourself with a buffet of options. Antennas have come a long way since the old days — not just in terms of functionality, but of […]
Broadcast towers vs. cell towers—what they do, how they’re different
If you feel like you’re surrounded by metal towers these days, you’re not wrong. As countless amounts of data are transmitted through the air every second, we’ve increasingly needed these tall structures to keep the modern world connected. But not all the towers you see when you scan the horizon are identical. Some are used […]
How free over-the-air TV pairs perfectly with affordable streaming services like Netflix
Once you start reducing your entertainment costs, the feeling can be addicting. After you’ve discovered the wealth of top-quality, buzz-earning shows and events that you can watch live with no monthly fee simply by using an over-the-air antenna, it’s hard to convince yourself to go back to paying a lot for TV service. From the […]