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Blog Post Archive for Tag over-the-air
How to Set Recordings on Your Tablo OTA DVR
We’re getting back to basics today to talk about how to set recordings on your Tablo OTA DVR. Even if you think you’re a Tablo expert, we guarantee this post will help you optimize your TV recording schedules.
What Cord Cutters Need to Know About ATSC 3.0 – Part 3
It’s been over a year since the FCC approved the voluntary rollout of a new broadcast TV standard known as ATSC 3.0.
Since then, nothing has really changed for cord cutting consumers. And despite the hype, nothing should be changing in the short term either.
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New Tablo OTA DVR Feature: Automatic Commercial Skip
The open beta for Tablo's Automatic Commercial Skip feature begins today with our latest firmware update (2.2.26).
New Accessory for Tablo OTA DVRs – Tablo RETRO
Today we’re very excited to announce our newest DVR accessory – Tablo RETRO!
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Tablo QUAD OTA DVR for Cord Cutters Now Available
Our newest Over-the-Air DVR – the Tablo QUAD – is now available for purchase exclusively on our updated web store!
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Cord Cutting 101: How to Cancel Cable and Start Saving Money in 2019
In 2019, six people will cancel cable every minute. Cord cutting is easier than EVER before, so keep reading to learn the four simple how-to steps to ditch cable TV forever.
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New Tablo OTA DVR Feature – Quick Channel Select
Recently, Tablo’s main lean-back (aka TV-based) apps received a new feature that we call Quick Channel Select.
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How I Cut the Cord with Tablo - By Craig, the Tired of Tinkering Cord Cutter
Why did you cut the cord?
Cable TV from the very early days touted access to commercial-free programs for a fee. That was a policy I could support.
Then not only did the majority of commercial-free programs go away, but the rise in the commercial-to-program ratio rendered them unwatchable.
And instead of the cost going down with the increase of commercials, the price went up. Way up.
Tablo FAQs: What Is the Best Over-the-Air TV Antenna for Cord Cutters?
One of the first steps in cutting the cord on cable is finding an antenna to get free broadcast TV.
That's why we've put together this Over-the-Air TV antenna buyer's guide so you can learn how to choose the best antenna for your needs and decypher potentially confusing marketing mumbo-jumbo.
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VHF vs. UHF – Why OTA Frequency Bands Matter for Cord Cutters with Antennas
While most OTA TV antennas on the market are designed to capture both frequencies, some antennas – especially certain ‘flat’ indoor antennas – are optimized primarily to capture UHF channels.
If you’re having trouble receiving one or two channels even though you’re close to your local broadcast towers, it may be because your antenna is not designed to pick up VHF frequencies.
