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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 352 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 230x180x20 mm, weight: 698 g
  • Serija: My...
  • Išleidimo metai: 18-Apr-2019
  • Leidėjas: Addison Wesley
  • ISBN-10: 0135591554
  • ISBN-13: 9780135591550
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My TV for SeniorsDidesnis paveikslėlis
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 352 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 230x180x20 mm, weight: 698 g
  • Serija: My...
  • Išleidimo metai: 18-Apr-2019
  • Leidėjas: Addison Wesley
  • ISBN-10: 0135591554
  • ISBN-13: 9780135591550
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Simple and practical, this full-color guide, filled with examples, step-by-step tasks, large text and more, shows senior how to choose modern, efficient and cost-effective ways to watch their favorite programming and movies. Original.

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
1 Choosing the Right TV 3(30)
Bigger, Better, and Sharper: High-Definition TV
4(6)
Understanding HD
4(2)
Beyond HD: Ultra HD
6(2)
Better Contrast with HDR
8(2)
Different Types of Screens
10(4)
Understanding LCD and LED Displays
10(2)
Beyond LCD: OLED Displays
12(2)
Screens of All Shapes and Sizes
14(4)
Determining the Right Size Display
14(1)
Dealing with Different Aspect Ratios
15(3)
Getting Smart About Smart TVs
18(4)
Proprietary Smart TVs
19(1)
Fire TVs and Roku TVs
20(2)
Shopping for a New TV: A Checklist
22(4)
Adjusting Your Set for the Best Picture
26(7)
2 Getting Better Sound 33(22)
Reading What You Hear with Closed Captions
33(1)
Getting Better Sound from Headphones
34(1)
Enhancing TV Audio with a Sound Bar
35(5)
How Sound Bars Work
36(2)
Connect a Sound Bar to Your TV
38(1)
Turn Off Your TV's Internal Speakers
39(1)
Understanding Surround Sound
40(6)
Counting Surround Channels
40(3)
Choosing the Right Surround Format
43(1)
Adding "Height" with Dolby Atmos
44(2)
Assembling a Surround Sound System
46(6)
Choosing the Best Surround Sound Speakers
46(4)
Incorporating an Audio/Video Receiver
50(2)
Choosing the Right Options for You
52(3)
3 Getting Local and Broadcast Television Over the Air 55(32)
Why People Still Watch Broadcast TV
55(1)
Cutting the Cord for Over-the-Air Broadcasts
56(10)
Understanding OTA Reception
57(1)
Choose the Right Type of Antenna
58(3)
Use AntennaWeb to Find the Right Antenna
61(1)
Connect an Antenna to Your TV
62(1)
Program Your TV for Local Stations
62(1)
Watch OTA Channels on Your TV
63(1)
Troubleshooting Reception Problems
64(2)
Watching Local Digital Networks
66(6)
Understanding Digital Subchannels
66(1)
Enter the Diginet
67(4)
How to Receive Diginets on Your TV
71(1)
Recording Local Channels
72(7)
Amazon Fire TV Recast ,
73(1)
Channel Master Stream+
74(1)
Nuvyyo Tablo
75(1)
TiVo Bolt OTA
76(1)
Comparing OTA DVRs
77(2)
Other Ways to Watch Local Channels
79(4)
Watch via Cable
79(1)
Watch via Satellite
80(1)
Watch on Hulu
81(1)
Watch via Live Streaming Video Services
81(2)
Checklist for Watching Local TV on a Budget
83(4)
4 Getting Cable TV 87(28)
Watching Basic Cable
87(12)
Examining Different Plans
88(1)
Local Channels
89(1)
News and Weather
90(1)
Pay Cable Channels
91(5)
Browse the Channel Guide
96(2)
Sports Channels
98(1)
Watching Premium Cable
99(3)
Understanding Premium Channels
99(1)
Discovering Premium Channels
99(1)
Saving Money on Premium Channels
100(2)
Watching On-Demand Programming
102(2)
How On-Demand Technology Works
102(1)
What's on On-Demand
102(2)
Recording Cable Programming
104(4)
Types of Cable DVRs
105(1)
Schedule a Recording
106(1)
View a Recorded Program
107(1)
Reducing Your Cable Bill
108(7)
Choose a Skinnier Package
109(1)
Choose a Bigger Bundle-If You Need It
109(1)
Negotiate a Better Price
109(1)
Supply Your Own Equipment
110(1)
Cut the Cable Cord Completely
110(5)
5 Getting Satellite TV 115(18)
Beaming TV from Space!
115(5)
How Satellite Television Works
115(2)
Watch Satellite Programming
117(1)
Record Satellite Programming
118(1)
View a Recorded Program
119(1)
Watch On-Demand Programming
120(1)
DirecTV Versus DISH: Comparing Satellite Providers
120(5)
Comparing Equipment
120(2)
Comparing Programming
122(1)
Comparing Pricing
123(1)
Making a Choice
124(1)
Cable Versus Satellite: What's Best for You
125(4)
Comparing Programming
126(1)
Comparing Installation
126(1)
Comparing Technology
127(1)
Comparing Reliability
127(1)
Comparing Costs
128(1)
Making a Choice
128(1)
Reducing Your Satellite Bill
129(4)
Switch to a Lower-Cost Plan
129(1)
Downgrade Your Equipment
129(1)
Negotiate a Lower Rate
129(1)
Bundle Other Services
129(1)
Disconnect the Dish
130(3)
6 Getting Streaming Media Devices 133(38)
Understanding Internet Streaming Video
133(6)
Welcome to the World of Streaming Video
134(1)
Discovering Streaming Media Players
134(2)
How Streaming Media Players Work
136(1)
What's Available on Streaming Video
137(2)
Watching Amazon Fire TV
139(5)
Comparing Models
139(2)
Using Fire TV
141(3)
Watching Apple TV
144(6)
Comparing Apple TV Models
145(1)
Using Apple TV
146(4)
Watching Google Chromecast
150(4)
Comparing Chromecast Models
150(1)
Using Google Chromecast
151(3)
Watching Roku
154(5)
Comparing Roku Models
154(2)
Using Roku
156(3)
Comparing Streaming Media Players
159(4)
Comparing Features
159(2)
Making a Choice
161(2)
Optimizing Streaming Media Playback
163(8)
Get a Fast (and Reliable) Internet Connection
163(2)
Get a Fast (and Powerful) Wi-Fi Router
165(1)
Move Your Router-or Your Streaming Player
166(1)
Connect via Ethernet for Best Playback
167(1)
Choose the Right Streaming Player for Each TV
167(1)
Buy a TV with Fire TV or Roku Built In
168(1)
Pick the Right Streaming Services for You
168(3)
7 Watching the Big Three Streaming Services: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Netflix 171(20)
Watching Amazon Prime Video
172(4)
Amazon Prime Video Basics
172(1)
What's Playing?
172(2)
Where You Can Find Amazon Prime Video
174(1)
Using Amazon Prime Video
175(1)
Watching Hulu
176(5)
Hulu Basics
177(1)
What's Playing?
177(1)
Where You Can Find Hulu
178(1)
Using Hulu
179(2)
Watching Netflix
181(6)
Netflix Basics
182(1)
What's Playing?
182(1)
Where You Can Find Netflix
183(1)
Using Netflix
184(3)
Comparing the Big Three
187(4)
8 Watching Premium Network Streaming Services 191(24)
Acorn TV
192(2)
What's Available
192(1)
Where You Can Watch It
192(1)
What It Costs
192(1)
Watching Acorn TV
193(1)
BritBox
194(2)
What's Available
194(1)
Where You Can Watch It
194(1)
What It Costs
194(1)
Watching BritBox
195(1)
CBS All Access
196(3)
What's Available
196(1)
Where You Can Watch It
197(1)
What It Costs
197(1)
Watching CBS All Access
198(1)
DC Universe
199(2)
What's Available
199(1)
Where You Can Watch It
199(1)
What It Costs
199(1)
Watching DC Universe
200(1)
HBO Now
201(2)
What's Available
201(1)
Where You Can Watch It
202(1)
What It Costs
202(1)
Watching HBO Now
202(1)
Showtime
203(1)
What's Available
203(1)
Where You Can Watch It
203(1)
What It Costs
203(1)
Watching Showtime
204(1)
Starz
204(2)
What's Available
204(1)
Where You Can Watch It
205(1)
What It Costs
205(1)
Watching Starz
205(1)
Comparing Premium Network Streaming Apps
206(3)
Watching Other Network Streaming Services
209(6)
Discovering Free Network Streaming Services
209(3)
Discovering Other Free Streaming Services
212(3)
9 Watching Paid and Rented Programs 215(20)
Shopping at Amazon Instant Videos
215(5)
Device Availability
216(1)
What's Available
216(1)
How to Order a Video
217(2)
Watch a Purchased or Rented Video
219(1)
Shopping at FandangoNOW
220(4)
Device Availability
220(1)
What's Available
220(1)
How to Order a Video
221(1)
Watch a Purchased or Rented Video
222(2)
Shopping at Google Play
224(3)
Device Availability
224(1)
What's Available
224(1)
How to Order a Video
225(1)
Watch a Purchased or Rented Video
226(1)
Shopping at the iTunes Store
227(2)
Device Availability
227(1)
What's Available
227(1)
How to Order a Video
228(1)
Watch a Purchased or Rented Video
229(1)
Shopping at Vudu
229(3)
Device Availability
230(1)
What's Available
230(1)
How to Order a Video
230(2)
Watch a Purchased or Rented Video
232(1)
Comparing Online Video Retailers
232(3)
10 Watching Live Broadcast and Cable TV with Live Streaming Services 235(30)
Understanding Live Streaming Services
235(3)
On-Demand Programming and Cloud Recording
236(1)
Available Channels
236(2)
Pricing
238(1)
Watching AT&T Watch TV
238(3)
Available Channels
238(1)
Cloud DVR Recording
239(1)
Pricing
239(1)
Using Watch TV
239(2)
Watching DirecTV Now
241(3)
Available Channels
241(1)
Cloud DVR Recording
241(1)
Pricing
241(1)
Using DirecTV Now
242(2)
Watching fuboTV
244(2)
Available Channels
244(1)
Cloud DVR Recording
244(1)
Pricing
244(1)
Using fuboTV
245(1)
Watching Hulu with Live TV
246(2)
Available Channels
246(1)
Cloud DVR Recording
246(1)
Pricing
246(1)
Using Hulu with Live TV
247(1)
Watching Philo
248(2)
Available Channels
248(1)
Cloud DVR Recording
248(1)
Pricing
248(1)
Using Philo
249(1)
Watching PlayStation Vue
250(3)
Available Channels
250(1)
Cloud DVR Recording
250(1)
Pricing
250(1)
Using PlayStation Vue
251(2)
Watching Sling TV
253(4)
Available Channels
253(1)
Cloud DVR Recording
253(1)
Pricing
254(2)
Using Sling TV
256(1)
Watching YouTube TV
257(3)
Available Channels
257(1)
Cloud DVR Recording
257(1)
Pricing
258(1)
Using YouTube TV
258(2)
Comparing Live Streaming Services
260(5)
11 Watching Streaming Sports-Live! 265(20)
Watching Sports on Live Streaming Services
266(8)
Sports on DirecTV Now
266(1)
Sports on fuboTV
267(2)
Sports on Hulu with Live TV
269(1)
Sports on PlayStation Vue
270(1)
Sports on Sling TV
271(1)
Sports on YouTube TV
272(2)
Watching Specific Sports Apps
274(11)
Big Ten Network
275(1)
CBS Sports HQ
276(1)
ESPN
276(1)
Fox Sports
277(1)
MLB
278(1)
NASCAR DeskSite
278(1)
NBA
279(1)
NBC Sports
279(1)
NFL
280(1)
NHL
281(4)
12 Watching Streaming TV on Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer 285(18)
Sharing Accounts Across Multiple Devices
285(2)
Watching Streaming Videos on Your Mobile Device
287(5)
Find Streaming Apps
287(1)
Watch a Streaming App
288(4)
Watching Streaming Videos in Your Computer's Web Browser
292(2)
Sign In
292(1)
Start Watching
293(1)
Mirroring and Casting to Your TV
294(6)
Casting with Google Chromecast
294(1)
Casting to a Roku Device
295(1)
Mirroring to a Smart TV or Streaming Media Player
296(2)
Casting to an Apple TV
298(2)
Improving Streaming Performance
300(3)
Connect via Wi-Fi, Not Cellular
300(1)
Move to a Different Location
300(1)
Reboot Your Router and/or Modem
300(1)
Close Other Running Apps
301(1)
Clear Your Browser's Cache
301(2)
A What's Playing Where 303(4)
Glossary 307(6)
Index 313
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 Beginners Guide. Worldwide, his books have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

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