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My TV for Seniors

My TV for Seniors

by Michael Miller
My TV for Seniors

My TV for Seniors

by Michael Miller

Overview

Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do.




Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how and where to watch what you want to watch.


Help when you have specific questions.


Tips and notes to help you get the most from local, cable, satellite, and streaming TV.




Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through watching TV today on a variety of devices—and saving money doing so. Learn how to


  • Cut the cable and satellite cord
  • Save money on your cable or satellite TV bill
  • Watch local TV stations for free
  • Choose the best TV and streaming media player for you
  • Connect and use an Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Roku streaming media player
  • Watch Amazon Prime Video, CBS All Access, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Peacock, and other streaming video services
  • Watch live streaming video services like AT&T TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV
  • Find where to best watch sporting events
  • Get a better picture with HD, 4K, 8K, and HDR
  • Get better sound with a sound bar or surround


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780135591550
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 04/18/2019
Series: My...
Pages: 352
Sales rank: 386,531
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer of more than 200 nonfiction books, known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. He writes about a variety of topics, including technology, business, and music. His best-selling books for Que include My iPad for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, My Facebook for Seniors, My Social Media for Seniors, My Internet for Seniors, and Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner's Guide. Worldwide, his books have sold more than 1.5 million copies.


Find out more at the author's website: www.millerwriter.com


Follow the author on Twitter: molehillgroup

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Choosing the Right TV 3


Bigger, Better, and Sharper: HD and UHD TV..............................4


Different Types of Screens ..............................................................11


Screens of All Shapes and Sizes .........................................15


Getting Smart About Smart TVs ........................................21


Shopping for a New TV: A Checklist .........................25


Adjusting Your Set for the Best Picture.......................28


Chapter 2 Getting Better Sound 35


Reading What You Hear with Closed Captions ..........................35


Getting Better Sound from Headphones ....................37


Enhancing TV Audio with a Sound Bar ..................................38


Understanding Surround Sound .................................43


Assembling a Surround Sound System ..........................49


Choosing the Right Options for You ...............................56


Chapter 3 Getting Local and Broadcast Television Over the Air 61


Understanding Over-the-Air TV ..........................................61


Cutting the Cord for OTA Broadcasts..........................65


Watching Local Digital Networks ............................75


Recording Local Channels ........................81


Comparing OTA DVRs ......................................86


Other Ways to Watch Local Channels .......................88


Checklist for Watching Local TV on a Budget ............92


Chapter 4 Getting Cable and Satellite TV 95


Understanding Cable and Satellite TV .............96


Cable Versus Satellite: What's Best for You ..............98


Choosing a Provider and Package ...................101


Watching Cable and Satellite TV ......................106


Reducing Your Monthly Bill ..............................118


Chapter 5 Getting Streaming Media Devices 125


Understanding Internet Streaming Video ...............125


Watching Amazon Fire TV .....................131


Watching Apple TV ................................136


Watching Roku .............................................141


Other Streaming Media Players..........................146


Comparing Streaming Media Players ..........................151


Optimizing Streaming Media Playback ....................................154


Chapter 6 Watching Paid Streaming Video Services 163


Watching Amazon Prime Video .............................................164


Using Amazon Prime Video ..................166


Watching Apple TV+ ......................................167


Watching CBS All Access ...........................169


Watching Disney+ ..................................................171


Watching HBO Max ............................175


Watching Hulu ..................................178


Using Netflix ......................................183


Watching Peacock ................................185


Watching Other Paid Streaming Services .....................188


Chapter 7 Watching Free Streaming Video Services 197


Discovering Free Streaming Content ...................197


Watching YouTube ...............................210


Chapter 8 Watching Live Streaming Video Services 213


Understanding Live Streaming Video Services .....................213


Watching AT&T TV .........................216


Watching fuboTV ................................219


Watching Hulu + Live TV ....................223


Watching Philo ..............................225


Watching Sling TV .........................................227


Watching YouTube TV .....................................231


Comparing Live Streaming Services ........................235


Chapter 9 Watching Broadcast, Cable, and Satellite Channels via Streaming Video 239


Broadcast Networks Online .....................................240


Cable and Satellite Channels Online .....................244


Pay Networks Online ................................248


Chapter 10 Watching News and Sports via Streaming Video 253


Watching Live News .....................................253


Watching Live Weather .......................260


Watching Live Sports ............................................262


Chapter 11 Watching Paid and Rented Programs 273


Shopping at the Amazon Prime Video Store .........................274


Shopping at FandangoNOW ...................................................277


Shopping at Google Play ..............280


Shopping at Vudu ...........................283


Playing Movies Purchased Anywhere with Movies Anywhere.................287


Chapter 12 Watching Streaming TV on Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer 291


Sharing Accounts Across Multiple Devices ...................................291


Watching Streaming Videos on Your Mobile Device ...........................293


Watching Streaming Videos in Your Computer's Web Browser ..................297


Sign In .....................................................297


Start Watching .........................................298


Mirroring and Casting to Your TV....................300


Improving Streaming Performance ....................................306


Appendix A What's Playing Where 309


Glossary 313






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