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How to watch pro sports live without cable TV

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Have you cut the cord on cable TV, but still want to watch pro sports live? Rest assured, you have plenty of options for streaming your favorite sports online. Games are available to watch on nearly any device you own. The trick is subscribing to the best sports streaming service for you, or … [Read more...] about How to watch pro sports live without cable TV

How to get rid of old electronics

Have you recently upgraded your mobile phone, computer or other electronic device, but your old gadget is still sitting in your house gathering dust?  It's good that your old electronics are not in a landfill, but you can get them out of your house while still reducing your e-waste. … [Read more...] about How to get rid of old electronics

$25 for a Sam’s Club membership

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The Sam's Club membership deal at Groupon is even cheaper right now. Until December 1, you can get a one-year membership to Sam's Club for only $25, and you even get a free Members Mark take-and-bake pizza. If you've been thinking about trying out Sam's Club for warehouse shopping, now is the … [Read more...] about $25 for a Sam’s Club membership

Free recycling of electronics at Staples all the time

While most of us are used to special days devoted to recycling, Staples and HP have joined forces to offer FREE recycling of electronics at Staples stores nationwide each and every day. Here's everything you need to know about getting rid of your used electronics at Staples without putting them in … [Read more...] about Free recycling of electronics at Staples all the time

Recycle electronics for free at Best Buy

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Need to get rid of unwanted laptops and cellphones, but don't want to pay for someone to haul them away? Best Buy offers FREE electronics recycling at Best Buy stores nationwide, so you're never far from a fee-free recycling service. Here's everything you need to know about disposing of your used … [Read more...] about Recycle electronics for free at Best Buy

How to prepare for hurricane season

With a regular torrent of severe weather events, ranging from hurricanes to fires, regularly hitting all parts of the United States, you may be interested in the best ways to prepare to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. You shouldn't sit around worried all day about an unpredictable … [Read more...] about How to prepare for hurricane season

Film festivals online, some free

Looking for a new flick to watch? Yes, you can watch movies on Netflix or on Disney+, but why not try something new? Film festivals are a great way for up-and-coming film directors and writers to get their films in front of an audience, but you’re not going to travel across the country right now … [Read more...] about Film festivals online, some free

How to find free WiFi

You may find yourself needing WiFi services now that you are working from home or your child is attending school from home. If you don't have a regular internet service already in place, you may be waiting for a while before you are able to get one installed. But you do have options. You can find … [Read more...] about How to find free WiFi

Staying connected with Skype, Zoom, Facetime and Google Hangouts

This article was written by Kate Oczypok of DC on the Cheap, Valerie Cannell of Columbus on the Cheap and Jody Mace of Charlotte on the Cheap. Our country is currently facing some unprecedented times. If you are feeling a bit lonely, or perhaps starting to work from home and unsure of how to stay … [Read more...] about Staying connected with Skype, Zoom, Facetime and Google Hangouts

Podcasts offer education, entertainment for the whole family

Podcasts are the best of breed: They blend the spontaneity of the radio with the ease of on-demand entertainment. Moreover, they often are educational in a way that makes the listener feel like they have gained something from the interaction. Interested in personal finance? There are podcasts … [Read more...] about Podcasts offer education, entertainment for the whole family

How to stream on your TV

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Picture it -- everyone pushing and shoving to get a good look at your little computer screen so they can watch YouTube, Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime. If you need a little more elbow room now that everyone is home or if you would just rather watch on a bigger screen, here’s what you need to know … [Read more...] about How to stream on your TV

Free or cheap music-streaming services

We live in an on-demand generation when it comes to music entertainment, and with so many streaming or downloadable options, those CD collections, stereo systems and portable radios are collecting dust and becoming outdated. Here are some ways to get your groove on, rock out or sing along with … [Read more...] about Free or cheap music-streaming services

Tech tools and apps for seniors

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The stereotype is that older people are leery of technology and lag behind their digital native grandchildren. But statistics from the Pew Research Center find that 82% of 65- to 69-year-olds use the Internet, and two-thirds have home internet connections. Seniors aged 80 and older are slower to … [Read more...] about Tech tools and apps for seniors

Avoid phone scams, plus some apps that might help

Since I’ve been working from home full-time, I can’t believe the number of unsolicited phone calls I get. I’m used to the e-mail spam, of course, but I had no idea that scammers would be working so hard to get a hold of my personal information, or flat out steal my money, via phone. After doing … [Read more...] about Avoid phone scams, plus some apps that might help

How to watch the Olympics without cable TV

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February 9 is the start of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Putting all politics aside, this is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the biannual Olympic tradition. From the ski slopes to the ice rink, you can catch all of the action without an expensive cable TV … [Read more...] about How to watch the Olympics without cable TV

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