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Netflix documentaries collage featuring Freefall A Reckoning for Boeing and Untold The Testimony of Vince Young.
4 new Netflix documentaries to watch in August

Don't miss out on this month's collection.

Google TV Freeplay showing an on-demand movie
Google TV Freeplay now has on-demand movies and shows, but it still trails rivals in one key category

Yes, Google TV Freeplay has some titles you'd want to watch.

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Tubi homepage
Tubi fixed my biggest problems with Netflix, and it's why I keep coming back

Tubi makes me feel like I'm watching traditional television again.

Sony Trinitron CRT television displaying an episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles via composite video, demonstrating the soft, scanlined look of classic animation on a CRT display.
This open-source app was Plex before Plex even existed

Before Plex dominated home media, hackers cracked open the original Xbox and changed everything.

NVIDIA Shield TV remote
This is the streaming box that finally convinced me to give up on the NVIDIA Shield TV

A Shield 2 isn't coming, so an Apple TV 4K is filling its place.

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Sony Trinitron CRT television displaying a retro-style media center settings menu, with a small media player connected via composite video beneath the screen.
I finally found the perfect interface for my CRT TVs, and it looks like a 1990s VCR

Discover the nostalgic journey of bringing modern media to vintage CRT TVs.

Characters from Something's Gotta Give, Marie Antoinette, and Zero Dark Thirty behind a Netflix logo.
3 award-winning Netflix movies to watch this weekend (August 7-9)

Settle into your weekend with this decorated watch list.

Characters from The Whisper Man and Outer Banks with the Netflix logo.
4 new Netflix shows and movies streaming in August

Put an end to your summer watch list, the right way.

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The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring playing in a virtual cinema in SKYBOX VR on a Meta Quest 2.
I watch my entire Jellyfin collection on a movie theater screen for under $30

The best AV upgrade I've ever made.

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Characters from The Miseducation of Cameron Post with the Netflix N logo between them.
3 award-winning movies to watch on Netflix this weekend (July 31-August 2)

These hidden gems are worth your time.

Amazon Prime Video app icon on an Apple TV.
4 new Prime Video shows and movies streaming in August

What's on the roster for the end of summer?

Spider Noir on Prime Video - Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage) in Tru-Hue Color
Netflix faces $105 million lawsuit after unreleased Nicolas Cage movie was stolen

Netflix claims the Fortitude copy wasn't properly protected.

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A hand holding a phone with Youtube Premium logo on the screen.
YouTube Premium has 5 features I didn't know about—and they're worth the subscription alone

These lesser known perks aren't advertised front and center, but they made my monthly fee easier to justify.

A terminal with the Plex and Jellyfin logos and a popcorn bucket next to it.
Jellyfin is better on paper, but Plex still wins where it actually matters

It's the best choice for the non-tech user.

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Peacock logo with two overflowing popcorn buckets on each side and several blurred shows in the background.
YouTube Premium is adding Peacock, and here's what it means for your bill

The latest bundle puts Peacock in front of YouTube's massive subscriber base.

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The music page and purchase page of a Weird Al album superimposed over the Amazon Music interface
Amazon hid years of my digital music purchases—here's how I added them to my Jellyfin library

It turned out my music was hidden deep within Amazon Music. A simple navigation trick gave me the power to get it back.

Music streaming app open on a Razr Fold on a wooden table.
I've never liked Spotify—I choose a music streaming service that lets me own my songs

I'm also paying artists more than a fraction of a cent.

iPhone showing Jellyfin recently added Movies 4K and TV Shows rows.
Stop paying for Plex—Jellyfin does everything for free

Plex replaced Netflix, but Jellyfin replaced Plex.

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LG Class C4 Series OLED 4K TV on the wall
LG bans TV apps that rent out your internet connection

Proxies expose your TV to cyberattacks in the name of profit.

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An image of a TV with Roku's home screen showing FAST apps like Roku, PlutoTV and Tubi.
Why you shouldn't use Roku, Tubi, and Pluto TV the exact same way

Roku, Tubi, and Pluto TV are all free, but each one works best for a different kind of viewing mood.

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