My TV for Seniors

by Miller, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780136824152
• ISBN10: 0136824153
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-09-21
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do.

Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how and where to watch what you want to watch.

Help when you have specific questions.

Tips and notes to help you get the most from local, cable, satellite, and streaming TV.

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, or Roku streaming media player
• Watch Amazon Prime Video, CBS All Access, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Peacock, and other streaming video services
• Watch live streaming video services like AT&T TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV
• Find where to best watch sporting events
• Get a better picture with HD, 4K, 8K, and HDR
• Get better sound with a sound bar or surround

Author Biography

Michael Miller has been on the forefront of technology writing for more than 30 years, from the days of DOS-based computers to today's social networks and smart home technologies. He has written more than 200 how-to and reference books, for publishers such as Que Publishing, Alpha Books, Pearson Higher Education, and Wiley. Collectively, his books have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. He is known for his easy-to-read style and his ability to make even the most complex topics understandable to the average reader.

Mr. Miller writes on a variety of nonfiction topics, including computers and technology, business and marketing management, and music. His technology books include Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner's Guide, Easy Computer Basics, My Google Chromebook, The Ultimate Digital Music Guide, and Switching to Digital TV: Everything You Need to Know. He has written several best-selling books for older readers, including My iPad for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, My Internet for Seniors, My Facebook for Seniors, My Social Media for Seniors, My Smart Home for Seniors, My Samsung Galaxy S6 for Seniors, My Samsung Galaxy S7 for Seniors, and My eBay for Seniors. Several of his "My Seniors" books have been supported by AARP.

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 and Satellite TV

5. Getting Streaming Media Devices