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Streaming TV

Why Streaming Apps Are Missing From Your Samsung TV

October 6, 2022September 1, 2022 by Michael Timmermann
Samsung Missing Apps

Here’s why some streaming apps aren’t available for download on your Samsung TV and what you can do about it.

Categories Streaming TV 2 Comments

How to Set Up Roku Photo Streams and Personalize Your Screensaver (Quick and Easy!)

March 6, 2023May 16, 2022 by Michael Timmermann
Roku Photo Streams

If you’ve always wanted to display your personal photos as a Roku screensaver, now you can. Here’s a simple guide to Roku Photo Streams.

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Discovery+ Review: 5 Things to Know Before You Sign Up

October 3, 2023April 17, 2022 by Michael Timmermann
Discovery+ Review

Discovery+ is the streaming TV home for fans of HGTV, TLC, Food Network, ID and more. Learn the pros and cons before you subscribe.

Categories Streaming TV 40 Comments

Roku Tips and Tricks: 15 Settings You Need to Know

March 7, 2026January 21, 2022 by Michael Timmermann
Roku Settings and Features

If you have a Roku device, there are some features you probably don’t know about yet. Try out these 15 settings for a better Roku experience.

Categories Streaming TV 2 Comments

The Best Cheap Streaming Devices for Cord Cutters Under $50

March 24, 2023October 14, 2021 by Michael Timmermann
Best Cheap Streaming Devices Under $50

You don’t have to spend a lot of money on equipment to cut the cord. Getting started can cost you $50 or less.

Categories Streaming TV 5 Comments

Locast Review: 6 Things to Know Before You Sign Up in 2021

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 by Michael Timmermann

Locast is a free live streaming TV service for local channels, but its future is in question. Here’s what you need to know before you sign up.

Categories Streaming TV 39 Comments

How to Cancel Your Sling TV Subscription in 2 Minutes

July 26, 2023August 17, 2021 by Michael Timmermann
How to Cancel Sling TV

Sling TV users have reached out to me because they’ve had trouble canceling their free trial or paid subscription. Here’s what to do.

Categories Streaming TV 3 Comments

Peacock Problem: Why Are Some Episodes Being Cut Off?

December 23, 2022July 16, 2021 by Michael Timmermann
Peacock cutting off shows before they end

If you’ve streamed a show on Peacock and the ending was abruptly cut off, you’re not alone. Here’s what you need to know!

Categories Streaming TV 34 Comments

Frndly TV vs. Philo: Which Cheap Streaming Service Is Better?

April 14, 2026June 10, 2021 by Michael Timmermann

Frndly TV and Philo are two of the cheapest live TV streaming services available right now, but are either of them worth your money?

Categories Reviews, Streaming TV 11 Comments

Use This Free Spreadsheet to Track Your Streaming TV Spending

March 24, 2023May 9, 2021 by Michael Timmermann
Michael Saves Streaming TV Budget Tracker

This free Google Sheets spreadsheet will help you make every dollar of your streaming TV budget count. Here’s how it works!

Categories Streaming TV 3 Comments
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Michael Timmermann

Personal finance writer and founder of MichaelSaves.com

My passion is helping people save money and that’s what I’ve been doing professionally for more than a decade.

I began writing about money back in 2010. Prior to going full-time with Michael Saves, I was the Director of Content and Senior Writer for Clark.com. I also produced TV segments for Clark Howard earlier in my career while working for CNN's sister network, HLN. My money tips have been featured on major websites like NBCNews.com and CNN.com.

Whether you want to cut the cable TV cord, find a cheap cell phone plan or explore affordable internet options, you’ll find plenty of ways to lower your monthly bills on my website.

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