Streaming Media Players for Netflix, Hulu Plus and more

With the recent increase in online media, streaming media players have become a staple in peoples TV entertainment systems. The internet has moved away from the computer and is now easily accessible on television sets. Using your TV to accomplish this is easy with recent streaming media players. These include Smart TV's, Blu-Ray players, Roku boxes, Apple TV's, and many more.

Web Content

So you got the latest streaming media player, but what kind of content are going to watch. The general consensus is to purchase a subscription to Netflix and/or Hulu Plus. These are great services that cost about $8 per month each. That a heck of a lot better than the price of cable. Obviously it's not quite as good as cable, but the services are loaded with great content for a reasonable price. Streaming media players are great way alternative to the cable company.

Free over the air antenna TV

With an antenna, you can pull in local TV channels from major networks for free. The only thing you need is an antenna and a digital tuner. Newer TV's will have a built digital tuner, but if the TV was made before 2007, you may need to purchase a digital TV converter. Depending on where you live will depend on what kind of antenna you will need. If you live in a larger city you will probably only need a cheap indoor antenna, but if you live over 30 miles from and TV station you may need an outdoor antenna. Common channels you can receive for free are ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, The CW, PBS, and more depending on where you live. Over the air TV can also pick up all your local sports games. This is something the streaming media players lack. You can visit AntennaWeb.org to find out what channels are available in your area. Getting an antenna is a great way to start saving money on your cable bill.

The basics of cutting your monthly cable bill

With cable bills skyrocketing over $100 a month, many people are trying to find alternatives to the cable package they love. Not to mention paying all this money, only to watch a few channels or TV shows. With the latest technology, this transition can be made without too much discomfort of missing your favorite TV shows. Here are three things you can do after cancelling your cable subscription:

• Free over the air antenna TV programs (This can get free channels such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, The CW, RetroTV, AntennaTV, and more depending on your area.)
• Streaming On-demand content from Netflix, and Hulu Plus and more
• Rent movies from RedBox or Family Video