Articles by Jared Newman
2024 Cord-Cutter Awards: Best streaming services, devices & more
TechHive's annual cord cutter awards pick the best streaming devices, services, and happenings.
These are the best live TV streaming services
Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to YouTube TV? Or Fubo? We compare all the ways to watch TV online.
Fed up with YouTube TV's next price hike? Try this
What to do about YouTube TV's price hike: Unbundled options and alternatives.
Confused about laptop CPU model names? Here's a cheat sheet
A simple guide to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm chip names when you're shopping for a modern Windows laptop.
Is Fubo's cheaper "Essential" plan worth it?
Fubo Essential cuts regional sports fees for a lower price. Is it worth considering?
I'm a Windows guy. This little-known feature makes Macs more tolerable
Windows users may find multitasking on macOS more tolerable with Stage Manager enabled.
The solution to Apple’s TV problems is still the obvious one
The case for an Apple television has only gotten stronger in 2024.
Best media streaming devices of 2024: From budget to premium
Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is the most effective at delivering streaming entertainment? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.
Roku Ultra (2024) review: There's not much new here
The 2024 Roku Ultra is just a small upgrade compared to older models.
Our annual reminder to skip Roku's cheap Black Friday streamers
The Walmart-exclusive Roku LE and Roku Premiere aren't worth buying at any price.
I switched to an ultrawide monitor. It's a bigger change than I expected
Switching from a dual-monitor setup was mostly good, but it came with some pains and hiccups.
Battle of the premium streaming remotes
Premium streaming remotes compared: Alexa Voice Remote Pro, Roku Voice Remote Pro, Google TV Streamer remote, and more
Google TV Streamer review: Phoning it in
The Google TV Streamer is a $100 streaming box that could use a little more oomph.
Why I pay for Bitwarden even though the free version rocks
Bitwarden is the best free password manager, but don't sleep on its paid features like I did.
Every NBA streaming option in one place
Cord-cutting NBA options: Streaming and over-the-air in some places, mandatory pay TV bundles in others.
Why a foldable keyboard can be an absolute game-changer
Foldable keyboards are great for getting some quick work done on a phone or tablet. Here's what you need to know about them.
NHL streaming options: Untangling the 2024-2025 mess
All the in-market NHL streaming and over-the-air TV options in one chart.