Cord Cutting for Dummies - by Paul McFedries (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Cut the cable television cord and cut your monthly bills

Are 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.

With Cord Cutting For Dummies, 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. Cord Cutting For Dummies offers the steps to going from wired to wireless, including:

• Deciding if you need to upgrade your Wi-Fi equipment and service.
• Evaluating your current devices.
• Adding a smart TV to the mix.
• Choosing the best streaming services for you--including some free options

When you're ready to untether yourself from the cable or satellite, Cord Cutting For Dummies 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!

From the Back Cover

Save money and expand your TV options

If you pay a huge cable TV service bill every month and still can't find anything to watch, it's time to cut the cord to your cable provider. Cord cutting has become a popular way to save money and get the programming that fits your interests. Follow the easy steps outlined in this book to evaluate your choices, upgrade your hardware, select the services that fit your needs, and make the components of your setup work together. You'll soon be cable-free and binge-watching your favorite shows.

Inside. . .

• Decide whether cord cutting is right for you
• Set a streaming budget
• Upgrade your Wi-Fi, TV, or antenna
• Access free shows over the air
• Give streaming services a trial watch before committing
• Find budget-saving tips

About the Author

Paul McFedries is a technical writer who has been authoring computer books since 1991 and has over 100 books to his credit. These books include Alexa For Dummies and Amazon Fire TV For Dummies. You can visit Paul on the web at www.mcfedries.com.