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The Best Way to Watch the 2018 Oscars as a Cord Cutter

February 27, 2018

The 90th Academy Awards (aka The Oscars) air this Sunday, March 4, at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC in the US and on CTV in Canada. Whether you’re new to the cord-cutting lifestyle or just looking for the best way to catch the ceremony without cable, we’ve got all the ‘how to watch’ details.

Cord Cutting 101: How to Cancel Cable and Start Saving Money in 2018

January 04, 2018

Looking to cancel your cable or satellite subscription?

In four easy steps, you can start watching the live TV you want, when you want, wherever you are, on your favorite device… All without the cost or commitment of cable or satellite TV contracts.

Tablo FAQs: Can I Record Live TV Streaming Services with Tablo?

December 05, 2017

There are technical and legal reasons why you can’t record Sling TV, DirectTV NOW, Hulu, Playstation Vue, YouTube TV, or other online Live TV streaming services with Tablo or any other device, for that matter.

Keep reading for details.

Five Reasons to Watch Local Broadcast TV with an Antenna vs. a Streaming Service

November 29, 2017

If you’re considering signing up for a live TV streaming service that include access to local broadcast TV - even though you’re able to receive those stations for free with an Over-the-Air antenna - we've got five reasons to reconsider.

ENTER TO WIN: End Scary Cable Bills Forever!

October 24, 2017

Does the cost of cable or satellite TV make you want to scream? We've teamed up with our friends at Roku and Mohu to bring you a prize pack that will help you put an end to scary bills forever!

Keep reading for details and for your chance to win!

2017 Guide to Watching NFL or College Football as a Cord Cutter

September 01, 2017

Cutting your cable subscription doesn’t have to be the end of watching live sports. It’s actually quite easy to watch your favorite football team all season long, even without cable. 

That being said, there are a couple of key things you need to know to make sure you’re not missing some of the biggest college football and NFL games this year. Keep reading to learn the steps you need to take to start watching football after cutting the cord.

What Cord Cutters Need to Know About ‘Fully-Loaded’ KODI Android TV Devices

July 13, 2017

Cord cutters should avoid ‘fully loaded’ KODI boxes because of app support and streaming quality issues, as well as other problems posed by the software and illegal Add-Ons that make them work.

Keep reading to learn more... 

Cord Cutter’s Guide to Streaming HD Video Without Buffering

July 10, 2017

Even if you can stream YouTube or standard Netflix content easily, older and slower WiFi router technology, improper router positioning, and interference from other appliances or neighbors can cause buffering issues when streaming high quality video like the HDTV content from your Tablo OTA DVR. Keep reading to find out why... 

ENTER TO WIN: Spring Into Cord Cutting with Roku and Tablo

March 20, 2017

For those of you looking to turn over a new leaf and cut the cord on an expensive cable or satellite subscription in favor of streaming TV, have we got a giveaway for you! We've teamed up with the streaming experts at Roku to give away a 43" Sharp Roku TV and a 2-Tuner Tablo OTA DVR!

Tablo + 4 Other Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Your Roku Player or Roku TV

March 15, 2017

A lot of Tablo Blog readers use Roku players and Roku TVs to watch live and recorded TV through the Tablo Roku channel. There’s so much more you can do on the Roku platform though. Here are some tips and tricks to make your Roku streaming experience better than ever!