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Bigger, Better, and Sharper: HD and UHDTV |
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4 | (7) |
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4 | (2) |
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6 | (2) |
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8 | (1) |
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Different Types of Screens |
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11 | (4) |
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Understanding LCD and LED Displays |
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12 | (2) |
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Beyond LCD: OLED Displays |
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14 | (1) |
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Screens of All Shapes and Sizes |
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15 | (6) |
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Determining the Right Size Display |
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16 | (2) |
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Dealing with Different Aspect Ratios |
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18 | (3) |
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Getting Smart About Smart TVs |
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21 | (4) |
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21 | (1) |
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22 | (3) |
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Shopping for a New TV: A Checklist |
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25 | (3) |
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Adjusting Your Set for the Best Picture |
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28 | (7) |
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35 | (26) |
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Reading What You Hear with Closed Captions |
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35 | (2) |
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Getting Better Sound from Headphones |
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37 | (1) |
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Enhancing TV Audio with a Sound Bar |
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38 | (5) |
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39 | (3) |
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Connect a Sound Bar to Your TV |
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42 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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Understanding Surround Sound |
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43 | (6) |
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Counting Surround Channels |
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43 | (3) |
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Choosing the Right Surround Format |
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46 | (1) |
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Adding "Height" with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X |
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47 | (2) |
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Assembling a Surround Sound System |
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49 | (7) |
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Choosing the Best Surround Sound Speakers |
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50 | (3) |
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Incorporating an Audio/Video Receiver |
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53 | (3) |
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Choosing the Right Options for You |
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56 | (5) |
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3 Getting Local and Broadcast Television Over the Air |
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61 | (34) |
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Understanding Over-the-Air TV |
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61 | (4) |
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How OTA Transmissions Work |
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62 | (1) |
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Moving from Analog to Digital |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (2) |
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Cutting the Cord for OTA Broadcasts |
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65 | (10) |
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66 | (1) |
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Choose the Right Type of Antenna |
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67 | (3) |
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Use Antenna Web to Find the Right Antenna |
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70 | (1) |
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Connect an Antenna to Your TV |
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71 | (1) |
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Program Your TV for Local Stations |
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71 | (2) |
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Watch OTA Channels on Your TV |
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73 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Reception Problems |
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74 | (1) |
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Watching Local Digital Networks |
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75 | (6) |
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Understanding Digital Subchannels |
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75 | (1) |
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76 | (3) |
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How to Receive Diginets on Your TV |
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79 | (2) |
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81 | (7) |
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81 | (1) |
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82 | (1) |
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83 | (2) |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (2) |
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Other Ways to Watch Local Channels |
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88 | (4) |
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88 | (1) |
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89 | (1) |
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89 | (1) |
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Watch via Live Streaming Video Services |
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90 | (2) |
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Checklist for Watching Local TV on a Budget |
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92 | (3) |
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4 Getting Cable and Satellite TV |
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95 | (30) |
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Understanding Cable and Satellite TV |
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96 | (2) |
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96 | (1) |
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96 | (2) |
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Cable Versus Satellite: What's Best for You |
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98 | (3) |
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98 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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Choosing a Provider and Package |
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101 | (5) |
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101 | (2) |
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Examine Satellite Providers |
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103 | (3) |
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Watching Cable and Satellite TV |
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106 | (12) |
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106 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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107 | (7) |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (2) |
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116 | (2) |
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Reducing Your Monthly Bill |
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118 | (7) |
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Choose a Skinnier Package |
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118 | (1) |
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Choose a Bigger Bundle--If You Need It |
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119 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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Supply Your Own Equipment |
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120 | (1) |
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120 | (5) |
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5 Getting Streaming Media Devices |
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125 | (38) |
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Understanding Internet Streaming Video |
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125 | (6) |
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Welcome to the World of Streaming Video |
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126 | (1) |
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Discovering Streaming Media Players |
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126 | (2) |
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How Streaming Media Players Work |
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128 | (2) |
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What's Available on Streaming Video |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (5) |
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131 | (2) |
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133 | (3) |
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136 | (5) |
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Comparing Apple TV Models |
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136 | (2) |
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138 | (3) |
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141 | (5) |
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141 | (3) |
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144 | (2) |
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Other Streaming Media Players |
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146 | (5) |
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146 | (2) |
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148 | (1) |
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149 | (1) |
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150 | (1) |
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Comparing Streaming Media Players |
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151 | (3) |
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151 | (1) |
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152 | (2) |
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Optimizing Streaming Media Playback |
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154 | (9) |
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Get a Fast (and Reliable) Internet Connection |
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154 | (2) |
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Get a Fast (and Powerful) Wi-Fi Router |
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156 | (1) |
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Move Your Router--or Your Streaming Player |
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157 | (1) |
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Connect via Ethernet for Best Playback |
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158 | (1) |
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Choose the Right Streaming Player for Each TV |
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158 | (1) |
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Buy a TV with Fire TV or Roku Built In |
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159 | (1) |
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Pick the Right Streaming Services |
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159 | (4) |
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6 Watching Paid Streaming Video Services |
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163 | (34) |
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Watching Amazon Prime Video |
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164 | (3) |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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166 | (1) |
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167 | (2) |
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168 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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169 | (2) |
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169 | (1) |
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170 | (1) |
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171 | (4) |
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172 | (1) |
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173 | (2) |
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175 | (3) |
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176 | (1) |
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176 | (1) |
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177 | (1) |
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178 | (3) |
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178 | (1) |
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179 | (1) |
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180 | (1) |
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181 | (4) |
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181 | (1) |
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182 | (1) |
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183 | (1) |
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183 | (2) |
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185 | (3) |
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185 | (1) |
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185 | (1) |
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185 | (1) |
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186 | (2) |
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Watching Other Paid Streaming Services |
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188 | (9) |
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188 | (1) |
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189 | (2) |
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191 | (1) |
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192 | (1) |
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193 | (4) |
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7 Watching Free Streaming Video Services |
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197 | (16) |
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Discovering Free Streaming Content |
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197 | (13) |
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198 | (1) |
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199 | (1) |
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200 | (1) |
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201 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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203 | (1) |
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204 | (1) |
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204 | (1) |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (1) |
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207 | (1) |
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208 | (2) |
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210 | (3) |
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8 Watching Live Streaming Video Services |
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213 | (26) |
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Understanding Live Streaming Video Services |
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213 | (3) |
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On-Demand Programming and Cloud Recording |
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214 | (1) |
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214 | (2) |
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216 | (1) |
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216 | (3) |
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217 | (1) |
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217 | (1) |
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217 | (1) |
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218 | (1) |
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219 | (4) |
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220 | (1) |
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221 | (2) |
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223 | (2) |
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225 | (2) |
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227 | (4) |
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228 | (1) |
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231 | (4) |
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232 | (1) |
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232 | (1) |
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232 | (1) |
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232 | (3) |
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Comparing Live Streaming Services |
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235 | (4) |
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9 Watching Broadcast, Cable, and Satellite Channels via Streaming Video |
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239 | (14) |
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Broadcast Networks Online |
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240 | (4) |
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240 | (1) |
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240 | (1) |
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241 | (1) |
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241 | (1) |
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242 | (1) |
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Cable and Satellite Channels Online |
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244 | (4) |
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248 | (5) |
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248 | (1) |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (4) |
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10 Watching News and Sports via Streaming Video |
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253 | (20) |
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Watch National and International News |
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254 | (2) |
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256 | (1) |
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257 | (3) |
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260 | (2) |
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260 | (1) |
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261 | (1) |
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262 | (11) |
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Watching Sports on Live Streaming Services |
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263 | (5) |
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Lesser-Known Sports Channels |
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268 | (1) |
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Watching Specific Sports Apps |
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269 | (4) |
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11 Watching Paid and Rented Programs |
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273 | (18) |
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Shopping at the Amazon Prime Video Store |
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274 | (3) |
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274 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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277 | (3) |
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280 | (3) |
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280 | (2) |
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282 | (1) |
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283 | (4) |
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285 | (2) |
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287 | (4) |
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Watch a Program with Movies Anywhere |
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287 | (4) |
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12 Watching Streaming TV on Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer |
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291 | (18) |
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Sharing Accounts Across Multiple Devices |
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291 | (2) |
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Watching Streaming Videos on Your Mobile Device |
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293 | (4) |
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293 | (1) |
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294 | (3) |
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Watching Streaming Videos in Your Computer's Web Browser |
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297 | (3) |
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297 | (1) |
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298 | (2) |
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Mirroring and Casting to Your TV |
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300 | (6) |
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301 | (2) |
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Mirror to a Streaming Media Player |
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303 | (1) |
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304 | (2) |
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Improving Streaming Performance |
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306 | (3) |
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Connect via Wi-Fi, Not Cellular |
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306 | (1) |
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307 | (1) |
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307 | (1) |
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307 | (2) |
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309 | (4) |
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313 | (6) |
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