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My TV for Seniors - Michael Miller

My TV for Seniors

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Buch | Softcover
352 Seiten
2020 | 2nd edition
Addison Wesley (Verlag)
978-0-13-682415-2 (ISBN)
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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

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

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


9780136824152, TOC, 7/21/2020

Erscheinungsdatum
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Verlagsort Boston
Sprache englisch
Maße 176 x 230 mm
Gewicht 600 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby
Informatik Weitere Themen Computerspiele
Informatik Weitere Themen Smartphones / Tablets
ISBN-10 0-13-682415-3 / 0136824153
ISBN-13 978-0-13-682415-2 / 9780136824152
Zustand Neuware
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