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Star Trek for beginners: Where to start with the final frontier

Star Trek for beginners: Where to start with the final frontier

New to Trek? Here's how to fall in love with the timeless sci-fi series.

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The Mandalorian pulls a Game of Thrones and edits out 'Jeans Guy'

The Mandalorian pulls a Game of Thrones and edits out 'Jeans Guy'

The living equivalent of Thrones' coffee cup is no more.

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15 best TV shows to binge-watch on Amazon Prime Video

15 best TV shows to binge-watch on Amazon Prime Video

Looking for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems.

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The 30 best movies on Disney Plus

The 30 best movies on Disney Plus

Looking for a movie outside Marvel and Star Wars? Here are some of the hidden gems on Disney Plus.

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Apple TV Plus: Everything to know about Apple's streaming service

Apple TV Plus: Everything to know about Apple's streaming service

Apple TV Plus is the gadget giant's competitor to Netflix, Disney Plus and the like. If you were among the first to unlock a yearlong free trial at launch, you likely just got it extended until Feb. 1.

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The 52 best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix

The 52 best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix

Looking for a great show to binge? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.

The best movies you can stream for free right now

The best movies you can stream for free right now

No money for Netflix? No problem! Here's a list of genuinely great movies that won't cost you a cent.

The best gaming documentaries to make you nostalgic in 2020

The best gaming documentaries to make you nostalgic in 2020

Console wars! How Playstation, Nintendo and Sega battled for video game dominance.

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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 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.