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The views, opinions, and information expressed during this • March 11, 6:30-7:30 PM webinar are those of the presenter and are not the views or opinions of the Newton Public Library. The Newton Public Library • FREE! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED makes no representation or warranty with respect to the webinar or any information or materials presented therein. Users of webinar materials should not rely upon or construe the Thinking of cutting the cord? What are your options? information or resource materials contained in this webinar as Why and why not do it, Apple TV, alternatives and more sources of entertainment. Sling, , legal or other professional advice and should not act or fail to act To log in live from home go to: based on the information in these materials without seeking the services of a competent legal or other specifically specialized https://kslib.zoom.us/j/561178181 professional. the recorded presentation anytime after the 15th or Recorded https://kslib.info/1180/Digital-Literacy---Tech-Talks Presenter: Nathan, IT Supervisor, at the Newton Public Library

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• A computer should always have the most recent updates installed for spam filters, anti-virus and anti-spyware software and

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What is “Cutting the Cord” Cable TV Cord Cutting (verb): The act of canceling your cable or Cable is the immediate answer satellite subscription in favor of a more affordable and obvious choice with the most viewing option. subscribers and most channels This can come in the form of on-demand streaming and options. services such as Hulu and Netflix, or from the use of over- Cable is the first and last stop for home entertainment for most the-air broadcasting antennas. people of the last decade This action can save the individual in question tons of http://thesmarterwallet.com/images/cut-cable-bill-2.jpg but they have been increasing prices and so the rest of this class will be dedicated to the money as it concerns their monthly cable bill. It also gives alternatives. them a more personalized television viewing experience. Side note: My decision to do take the class this route was encouraged by waiting on hold, sending emails and not getting any real assistance from the local cable company. (see also: Cha-Ching, Freedom, Happiness) https://www.cutthecord.com/cord-cutting-101-what-is-cord-cutting

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CORRECTION: cox cable did finally I encourage you to read the linked article below at a later date.

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 7:41 PM reply to me in an email. To: 'Nathan Carr' Subject: RE: Tech Treats Class to the public How to Decide If Cord-Cutting Is Right for You What to know if you're thinking of dumping cable and getting a streaming service Hi Nathan! Does this help: by consumer Reports Cox Communications is a communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital , Internet, telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For eight years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity 10 times, including the last nine years. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com. http://coxinnovates.com/ https://www.consumerreports.org/streaming-media/how-to-decide-if-cord-cutting-is-right-for-you/ Also have a look at : https://www.cutthecord.com/

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Digital Antennas – Over the Air (OTA) Antenna DVR entertainment Record (Over the Air) OTA entertainment • https://www.cnet.com/news/watch-tv-for-free-how-to-set-up-an-over-the-air-indoor-antenna/ • Digital antennas, such as the Winegard Flatwave Air, Mohu Leaf, and Clear TV typically plug directly into the coaxial port on the back of your TV, and should work flawlessly—as long as your TV was manufactured after 2007 • (click here for a quick video on how to attach an HD antenna to a television manufactured prior to 2007). • Afterward, plug it in, power it up, scan for available channels, and you’ll be watching high definition television—for free—in no time.

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Options that “Cut the Cord” Online Broadcast TV?

Philo vs Sling https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/philo-vs-sling-tv/ vs. Hulu Live vs….

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a subscription. No contract

•During peak times — between 9 p.m. and midnight — Netflix accounts for 33 percent of North American’s downstream traffic. •Netflix Enhancer ($1/year) is a Chrome browser extension that adds more information about the film to your page. You can also opt for the old extension, Online Entertainment Services which is free. •Watching in a country where content isn’t available? Try Hola. • Change the Subtitle Font: to to “My Account” and click on “Subtitle Appearance” to change the size, font, color, background, and other settings on your subtitles. •When you’re truly at a loss as to what to watch on Netflix, try Netflixroulette.net. •creating different profiles for when you want specific types of content can give you more specific options. Examples: 80’s, Family, Kids, Binge, •Shift + Alt + a left mouse click brings up a troubleshooting that allows you to adjust the bit rate of a stream so it doesn’t buffer.

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Netflix Netflix

Keyboard Shortcuts:

F = full screen Shift + Left Arrow = rewind, Shift + Right Arrow = fast- forward M = mute Up arrow = volume up Down arrow = volume down Enter = play/pause Page Up = play Page down = pause ESC = exit full screen

Netflix 1. The idea behind Netflix came in 1997 after the CEO was charged $40 for a late VHS copy of Apollo 13. 2. The CEO’s great-grandfather, Alfred Lee Loomis, was instrumental in winning WWII. He anticipated the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and therefore protected his considerable wealth. His funds helped establish a laboratory that became a meeting place for the world’s most successful scientists, including Albert Einstein. The space A fun BuzzFeed Netflix Quiz allowed the development of the radar technology that helped Allies successfully carry out the invasion of Normandy. 3. Netflix has been around longer than . Netflix was established as a subscription service in 1997. Google Where Should You Live Based On was founded in 1998. 4. In 2000, Netflix was offered to Blockbuster for $50 million. The practically dead video rental company declined the offer. Netflix is currently worth $20 billion and is very much alive. How You Watch Netflix? 5. The company’s revenue is estimated at $6 billion. 6. Netflix is available in nearly 50 countries. http://www.buzzfeed.com/netflixuk/where-should-you-live-based-on-how-you-watch-netflix?b=1#.wuDWg6LB6 7. The market with the highest growth is Latin America. 8. There is a record 57.4 million unique Netflix subscribers online (as of January 2015). Since one subscription allows several people to watch Netflix, the number of actual users is much bigger. 9. In the United States, for example, Netflix outranks cable TV with 33 million subscribers. 10. It’s also the single largest contributor to Internet traffic in many countries. In the States, it amounts to almost It is a rather old poll but it is funny. one third during primetime. http://www.buzzfeed.com/annaneyman/things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-netflix#.pw8Vp5A85

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Amazon Prime is a membership program that gives customers access to streaming video, music, e-books, free shipping and a variety of other -specific services. Amazon Prime is a no-brainer for those heavily invested in the Amazon ecosystem, but others should read up on it before they spend $100 for a one-year membership. Prime benefits: Free two-day shipping on eligible item, Prime Instant Video, Prime Music, Prime Photos, Prime Pantry, Amazon Elements, Prime Early Access Lightning Deals, Kindle Owners' Lending Library, Deals and Discounts, Kindle First: free books, Compliments of Amazon Mom, Membership Sharing

Who is the biggest? • Netflix is the leading paid streaming service, with about 53 million • You most definitely DO own the Instant you subscribers worldwide, including 38 million in the US. Amazon is purchase, though not in the form of physical copies. second, with an estimated 24 million Prime subscribers using its video service, compared with Hulu's six million paid subscribers, • You are allowed to have up to two copies of each according to Forrester Research. Instant Video downloaded at any time, and Amazon provides a program specifically for this purpose. http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/01/16/key-facts-amazon-prime-instant-video • Closed captions are available on some Instant Videos, That said, Cable is still punching in at 68.5 and where available, million total subscriptions

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How Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu compare to new Apple TV Plus — $4.99 per month streaming rivals like Disney Plus and HBO Max Disney Plus — $6.99 per month Prime Video — $8.99 per month (not including Travis Clark Jun 11, 2020, 1:42 PM other Prime features)/$12.99 (including other Prime features) https://www.businessinsider.com/ Hulu — $11.99 per month (ad-free version)/$5.99 (with ads) Netflix — $12.99 per month With 183 million subscribers worldwide, Netflix is the streaming champion when it comes to a subscriber base. (standard HD plan) But has the most content. HBO Max — $14.99 per month

But Netflix and Hulu come out on top with "high-quality" Prime Video has the biggest selection of both TV shows TV shows (an 8.0 or higher on IMDb). and movies, and leads the way on "high-quality" movies, which Reelgood defined as having a 7.5 rating or higher on IMDb.

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Number of "high-quality" movies (defined by Reelgood as rated 7.5 or higher on IMDb):

1. Prime Video — 568 Prime Video — 12,828 movies 2. Netflix — 424 Netflix — 3,781 movies HBO Max — 1,735 movies 3. HBO Max — 421 Hulu — 1,016 movies Disney Plus — 615 movies Apple TV Plus — five movies 4. Hulu — 87 5. Disney Plus — 83 6. Apple TV Plus — 2 https://www.businessinsider.com/streaming-comparison-netflix-hulu-disney-plus-hbo-max-prime-2020-6#prime-video-has-the-most-high-quality-movies-with-netflix-in-second-3

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Number of "high-quality" TV shows (defined by Reelgood as rated 8.0 or higher on IMDb): 1. Netflix — 370

Prime Video — 2,220 2. Hulu — 293 Netflix — 1,940 3. Prime Video — 232 Hulu — 1,755 HBO Max — 410 4. HBO Max — 109 Disney Plus — 235 5. Disney Plus — 28 Apple TV Plus — 22 Apple TV Plus — 3

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Conclusions Conclusions HBO Max: HBO Max just launched last month, but the data show how it's already a formidable Amazon Prime Video: Prime Video has the most bang for subscribers' bucks, with more player in the streaming war. movies and more TV shows than other services at an affordable price of $8.99 per month It has more total movies (and more quality movies) than Hulu, Disney Plus, and Apple TV (that's just for Prime Video, not including other Prime features). Plus. It also has the most "quality" and "high-quality" movies, based on Reelgood's definition, It falls short when it comes to TV shows, only beating out Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus in but Netflix and Hulu have more well-rated TV shows. the amount and quality that it offers, but it is expected to grow in time. Netflix: Netflix raised the price of its most popular plan (standard HD) last year to $12.99 per Disney Plus: Disney Plus is riding on the love for the Disney brand and its many properties, month, but there's still plenty of content to justify the price. from Marvel to "Star Wars" to Pixar. It has the most "quality" and "high-quality" TV shows of any of the streamers. When it comes to total content, it's lacking compared to most of its major rivals. With 183 million subscribers globally, it's still the streaming champion. Disney Plus has more content than Apple TV Plus, which isn't saying much considering Apple Hulu: With Disney owning both Hulu and the FX network, Hulu is the exclusive home to FX doesn't have a robust library of licensed content. programming, which likely beefed up its amount of highly rated TV shows. Still, Disney Plus already has more than 54 million subscribers since launching in November. It follows only Netflix in regards to "quality" and "high-quality" series. Apple TV Plus: At $4.99 per month, Apple TV Plus is the cheapest major streaming service, but Its movie collection isn't as impressive, falling short of even HBO Max, which just launched it's still a terrible deal. last month. But its ad-free subscription plan is still cheaper than HBO Max and Netflix's The service has fewer movies and TV shows than the rivals included in Reelgood's report by most popular standard HD plan. a long shot and, for the most part, they haven't received high ratings. Its ad-supported version is cheaper than every service but Apple TV Plus. https://www.businessinsider.com/streaming-comparison-netflix-hulu-disney-plus-hbo-max-prime-2020-6#prime-video-has-the-most-high-quality-movies-with-netflix-in-second-3 https://www.businessinsider.com/streaming-comparison-netflix-hulu-disney-plus-hbo-max-prime-2020-6#prime-video-has-the-most-high-quality-movies-with-netflix-in-second-3

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The Best Video Streaming Services for 2021 If you're a cord cutter, there are plenty of excellent choices beyond Netflix and Hulu. We break down the best video streaming services for your money, whether you're looking to completely replace cable

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By Ben Moore Updated December 29, 2020

• https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-video-streaming- services?utm_source=edit&utm_medium=notification&test_uuid=00 1OQhoHLBxsrrrMgWU3gQF&test_variant=a

Movies & TV on

• https://play.google.com/store/movies?hl=en • They have rentals and movies to buy but no pay per month subscription. • They do have really good deals here and there. • Things change quickly at google and they do have access to the entire catalog so they are worth keeping an eye on in the future.

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Media Streamer boxes • Most TV’s and BlueRay players have streaming software built in but cannot hold a candle to these dedicated streaming boxes. • Nearly every streamer sold today requires an HDMI input, which excludes older TVs. If the TV you're connecting to lacks HDMI, your only resort is an older streamer like the Roku 1 . • You'll also need a decent Internet connection. Most entry-level broadband packages will suffice, but streaming video quality may suffer especially during primetime hours in the evening. • Many streamers need a good Wi-Fi connection as well, and since they connect directly to your TV, you need to have plenty of bars in the living room. A good alternative is to use wired , as long as your streaming device supports it. • Compare them @ http://www.cnet.com/news/what-you-can-watch-on-the-new-apple- tv-vs-roku-vs-fire-tv-vs-chromecast/

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For this one, wikipedia says it best For this one, wikipedia says it best https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromecast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromecast

Chromecast is a line of digital media players developed by Google. Chromecast is a line of digital media players developed by Google. Designed as small , the devices play audio/video content on Designed as small dongles, the devices play audio/video content on a high-definition television or home audio system by a high-definition television or home audio system by directly streaming it via Wi-Fi from the Internet or a local network. directly streaming it via Wi-Fi from the Internet or a local network. Users select the media to play using mobile apps and web apps that Users select the media to play using mobile apps and web apps that support the technology. Alternatively, content can be support the Google Cast technology. Alternatively, content can be mirrored from the Google Chrome web browser running on a personal mirrored from the Google Chrome web browser running on a , as well as from the screen of some Android devices. computer, as well as from the screen of some Android devices.

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A close up look of the roku box Roku (/ˈroʊkuː/ ROH-koo) is a brand of hardware digital media players manufactured by American company Roku, Inc. They offer access to content from various online services. The first Roku model, developed in collaboration with Netflix, was introduced in May 2008. Roku devices have been considered influential on the market, helping to popularize the concept of low- cost, small-form-factor set-top boxes for over-the-top media consumption

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Roku vs. Apple TV vs. Chromecast vs. Amazon Fire TV vs. Android TV: Which streamer should you buy? Fed up with your dumb "smart TV?"

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oyQBz2ppWlk/URzJ6DsK2JI/AAAAAAAAADQ/NmfuZ1SA39k/s1600/Apple%25252520TV.png Tired of waiting for your console to boot up just so you can watch Netflix? Looking for a cheap tech gift? There are plenty of reasons to • Apple TV is a digital media player and a developed and get a new dedicated video streamer. sold by Apple Inc. It is a small network applianceand entertainment device that can receive digital data from a number of sources and The best review of media streamers I stream it to a capable TV for playing on the TV screen. have found is at the link below • All that stuffhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_TV you bought on iTunes over the years? Here's the cheapest way to play it on the big screen. And no, Roku can't do that. • http://www.cnet.com/news/chromecast-vs-apple-tv-vs- roku-3-which-media-streamer-should-you-buy/

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Plex allows you to stream your media to your devices, such as your Mac, PC, , tablet, , Playstation, Smart TV, Roku, Chromecast, and more. Whether it’s your movie and TV collection, or your music library, makes your media beautiful by automatically adding movie posters, plot summaries, album covers, and descriptions. Plex also allows you to share your home video, photo, music, and movie collections with your friends and family. For more information, visit https://plex.tv, or follow at @plex on Twitter orhttps://www.facebook.com/plexapp.

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Xbmc / • Kodi Home Theater (kodi.tv), formerly XBMC, is stand alone, open source Home Theater Software which is very flexible and customizable. • Kodi is also available on a variety of platforms including Windows, OSX and several different flavors. • Both Plex and Kodi not only play your media, but organize it using a powerful back-end database which is populated by

Why Plex? ‘scrapping’ metadata, images and artwork from online Plex brings together all the media that matters to you. Your personal collection will look beautiful alongside stellar streaming content. Enjoy Live TV & DVR, a growing catalog of great web shows, news, and podcasts. It's finally sources possible to enjoy all the media you love in a single app, on any device, no matter where you are.

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