My TV for Seniors

by Miller, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780135591550
• ISBN10: 0135591554
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-04-18
• Publisher: Que Pub

Summary

Covers What, How, and Where to Watch TV for Less

Millions of people are cutting the cord on old-fashioned cable TV plans, and choosing more modern, efficient, and cost-effective ways to watch their favorite programming and movies. My TV for Seniors is an exceptionally easy and complete full-color guide to all the services and hardware you’ll need to do it. No ordinary “beginner’s book,” it approaches every topic from a senior’s point of view, using meaningful examples, step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a full-color interior designed for comfortable reading.

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, Google Chromecast, or Roku device
• Watch Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, and other streaming video services
• Use live streaming services like DirecTV Now, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, and YouTube TV
• Find where to best watch sporting events
• Get a better picture with HD, Ultra HD, and HDR
• Get better sound with a sound bar or surround sound system
• Watch TV on your phone, tablet, or computer

An AARP TV for Grownups publication

Author Biography

Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer of more than 200 non-fiction 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 Facebook for Seniors, My Social Media for Seniors, My Internet for Seniors, My Smart Home for Seniors, My iPad for Seniors, My Samsung Galaxy S7 for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, Easy Computer Basics, 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

Table of Contents

I. Screens and Speakers

1. Choosing the Right TV

2. Getting Better Sound

II. Tuning In

3. Getting Antenna TV (for Free!)

4. Getting Cable TV

5. Getting Satellite TV

6. Getting Streaming Media Devices

III. Watching Your Shows on Streaming Video

7. Watching the Big Three Streaming Services: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Netflix

8. Watching Network Streaming Services

9. Watching Paid and Rented Programs

10. Watching Broadcast and Cable TV with Live Streaming Packages

11. Watching Streaming Sports Live!

IV. Small-Screen TV

12. Watching Streaming TV on Your Phone or Tablet

13. Watching Streaming TV on Your Computer

Appendix A: What's Playing Where

Glossary