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News, comparisons and advice to help you make sense of streaming.

How to choose which TV streaming service is best for you

How to choose which TV streaming service is best for you

Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus, Peacock -- there's a lot to pick from. Here's how to narrow it down.

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Spotify, Apple Music and more: What's the best music app for you?

Spotify, Apple Music and more: What's the best music app for you?

We compare the big six streaming music services.

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Everything about how we access and listen to music has changed in the past 25 years

Everything about how we access and listen to music has changed in the past 25 years

The music industry has been rocked by technology since CNET's start in 1995 and so has how we discover, create, collect and listen to it.

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Get the most from streaming

Got a new Roku? Here's how to set it up

Got a new Roku? Here's how to set it up

Time to put that gift to use.

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5 HBO Max tricks to get the most out of your new streaming subscription

5 HBO Max tricks to get the most out of your new streaming subscription

Everything you need to know about parental controls, managing devices, downloads and more.

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5 tips for YouTube TV to flip live streaming channels like a pro

5 tips for YouTube TV to flip live streaming channels like a pro

Master CNET's favorite service for cord cutters with a few simple tricks.

How to connect your laptop to your TV

How to connect your laptop to your TV

The TV you own already can easily connect to your computer.

How to stream Xbox One games on your Android phone

How to stream Xbox One games on your Android phone

Xbox remote play is available for free.

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David Fincher's Netflix film debuts Dec 4
David Fincher's Netflix film debuts Dec 4

David Fincher's Netflix film debuts Dec 4

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Disney Plus will premiere Pixar's Soul on Dec. 25
Disney Plus will premiere Pixar's Soul on Dec. 25

Disney Plus will premiere Pixar's Soul on Dec. 25

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Roku begins AirPlay 2, HomeKit rollout
Roku begins AirPlay 2, HomeKit rollout

Roku begins AirPlay 2, HomeKit rollout

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How to cut the cable TV cord in 2020
How to cut the cable TV cord in 2020

How to cut the cable TV cord in 2020

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Which streaming TV service to cancel?
Which streaming TV service to cancel?

Which streaming TV service to cancel?

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Free live TV news you can watch now
Free live TV news you can watch now

Free live TV news you can watch now

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Best streamer of 2020: Roku, Apple TV, more
Best streamer of 2020: Roku, Apple TV, more

Best streamer of 2020: Roku, Apple TV, more

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Buffering? How to improve streaming quality
Buffering? How to improve streaming quality

Buffering? How to improve streaming quality

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Hulu Plus Live TV vs. YouTube TV
Hulu Plus Live TV vs. YouTube TV

Hulu Plus Live TV vs. YouTube TV

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Hulu vs. Peacock: Which is best for you?
Hulu vs. Peacock: Which  is best for you?

Hulu vs. Peacock: Which is best for you?

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They're making a John Wick roller coaster
They're making a John Wick roller coaster

They're making a John Wick roller coaster

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Upgrade your Roku remote for just $20
Upgrade your Roku remote for just $20

Upgrade your Roku remote for just $20

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Streaming TV Insider

Streaming is the present and the future of TV. Netflix started the streaming revolution in 2007 and remains the leader today but numerous other services have become household names too: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney Plus and more. Meanwhile devices from Roku to Fire TV to smart TVs to your phone and tablet offer those apps and hundreds more, delivering millions of hours of video and a level of choice that traditional cable can't begin to match.

We created this guide to give you an inside track on the best news and advice about streaming. You'll find CNET's informative reviews and comparisons not just of the best services and hardware to buy, but also how to use them. We'll guide you through cord cutting, tell you how to save money and how to improve your wi-fi for a better experience. And when everything's squared away we'll suggest stuff to watch and tell you what's coming soon, including news from our sister site TV Guide.

So sit back, relax, fire up an app and enjoy the golden age of TV. You won't miss a thing.