So you’ve decided to ditch cable and buy a Roku device. There is a lot of excellent streaming content, but how do you watch your local channels live? While many web pages explain how to watch local news on Roku when you google this question, this article describes how to watch your local ABC, FOX, [Continue Reading]
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How To Watch the 2020 Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention starts Monday, August 24, and runs until Thursday, August 20. Each night of the convention begins at 9 pm eastern time and runs for 2 hours, wrapping up at 11 pm. You have numerous ways to stream the 4-night event. This article will cover how to watch the entire event live, [Continue Reading]
Where to Watch ‘Breeders’
Parenting is stressful enough. Watching the new show about it, “Breeders,” shouldn’t be hard too. Fortunately, those without cable have a few good options for watching “Breeders” – either with popular streaming service Hulu or by subscribing to a service with a package of channels that includes FX. You can do either while you are [Continue Reading]
What Devices Can You Watch Disney Plus On
You can watch Disney Plus (Disney+) on streaming devices like Roku, smart TVs, web browsers, mobile devices, and game consoles. Here are all the devices Disney+ supports: Roku – (Watch Disney+ on Roku) Roku TVs – (Watch Disney+ on Roku TV) Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick (All Versions) iPhone, iPad, iPod touch (iOS/iPad [Continue Reading]
Online Tech Support For Cutting The Cord
I have had several requests for help on setting up streaming equipment, deciding on services and other technical issues. If you leave a comment on the relevant page I will get to it. However, sometimes you may not want to wait. For those that want help right now, I have partnered with Just Answers. Simply [Continue Reading]
Big News from Grounded Reason
I have some big news for cord cutters and readers of this blog. Currently, I am working on producing the Grounded Reason Podcast. Don’t worry. It’s intended to be an extension of the blog. In fact, episodes will be accessible from the groundedreason.com and subscribers will be notified of new episodes as they are release. [Continue Reading]
How To Watch Netflix on TV
While I cover all the various services and devices you can use to watch TV without cable, I realized I haven’t covered simple basics like how to watch Netflix on TV without having to purchase any additional equipment or devices. Today I’m going to show you how to hook up your laptop or computer to [Continue Reading]
Verizon Center and Capitals Come to Senses
Update: Around 2:20pm The Washington Capitals have postponed today’s game due to the blizzard. Thank you Ted Leonsis for making the right decision. Written Prior to Game Cancellation: Frequent readers of this blog know I typically write about consumer technology and cable TV alternatives. However, today I’m trying to raise concern over the irresponsibility [Continue Reading]
Raising the Minimum Wage and GDP
Minimum Wage in the U.S. There has been much talk about raising the minimum wage in the U.S. over the past year. A full time minimum wage job in the US would only pay around $15,000 annually. Minimum wage workers have conducted labor strikes to try and draw attention to the issue in hopes of raising the [Continue Reading]
Private vs Public Healthcare: Which is More Efficient?
A comprehensive look at the administrative costs of private vs public healthcare in the United States. Most Americans will always assume that the private sector is more efficient than government when it comes to performing a task or providing services to people. In many cases this is true. However, that doesn’t mean it’s always true. [Continue Reading]