There's nothing wrong with a little relaxation in front of the TV. After a long workday, who doesn't want to kick back with a drink and their favorite show? This is totally normal, but if you’re not careful, TV can become an obsession and rob you of valuable time, turning you into a couch potato who neglects other more important activities. Because this obsession develops slowly, you might not immediately recognize a problem, but there are a few telltale signs of an out-of-control TV habit. Not sure what they might be? Take a look at these 5 signs that you’re watching too much television to see if you're developing a habit and what you can do about it. 1. Your social life revolves around TV. If you’re spending less time with friends and family and more time connecting with your favorite TV characters, trouble could be brewing. You might chalk this up to being tired and craving some alone time. But too much isolation and scheduling your social calendar around your favorite shows could indicate a problem. This doesn't mean you shouldn't spend… Read more

Whether you’re looking to cut cable or stream channels like Netflix or Hulu, a Roku streaming device can help make it happen. Rokus are relatively inexpensive and easy to use, so you might already be familiar with some of their basic features. But chances are, you don’t know about some of the features that could make a huge difference in your television watching experience, which means you could be missing out on a lot. To get the most out of your Roku, here are six features you might be overlooking. 1. Private Listening Roku is perfect for streaming your favorite channels and catching up on TV shows and movies. But sometimes, you might not want to hear the TV playing in the background. Let’s say you’re in the same room as your spouse or children. They might want to watch TV,  but you want to sit, read a book and enjoy a little quiet time. With Roku, you can have the best of both worlds. If you download the Roku app to a smartphone or tablet, there's a unique feature that… Read more

If you don't watch a lot of TV, paying for cable can seem pointless. You may also forgo subscribing to a streaming service, or only view your streaming channels a few times a week. But even if you're not a big TV watcher, you likely want some television options. To accommodate your particular viewing needs, you might begin the search for an antenna. Although an antenna gives you access to local programs, you may soon discover that some antennas aren’t the most reliable, nor do they always provide the best picture. And unfortunately, frustrations over poor picture quality can have you second guessing the decision to cut cable. Before you consider going back and reconnecting the cord, figure out ways to improve your experience with an antenna. Bear in mind that many things can interfere with your reception, like your distance from a broadcast tower, as well as the number of trees on your property. The reality is, you can’t always control factors that affect the strength of your signal, but this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. 1. Choose the… Read more

Streaming devices have become so widespread that just about every household has at least one device connected to a television. These devices are commonly used for streaming live TV and services like Hulu or Netflix, which let you watch what you want, when you want. Your phone or tablet is useful and convenient for streaming. Simply connect to a cellular service or WiFi network and download an app. But even if you're okay using a mobile device for streaming, sometimes, you want to watch shows and TV programs on a bigger screen. This might be the case for a sporting event or movie night with friends. To get a program off your phone and onto your TV, you need a device capable of streaming to your television set. This improves your streaming experience and gets you a step closer to cutting the cord. What are Streaming Devices? A streaming device is any media player that connects to the internet and lets you stream content from a streaming channel or service. These services include popular options like Sling TV, Hulu and… Read more