Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780136824152
Publisert
2020-11-04
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2. utgave
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Addison Wesley
Vekt
600 gr
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230 mm
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176 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
P, G, 06, 01
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Engelsk
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Heftet
Antall sider
352
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Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer of more than 200 nonfiction 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 iPad for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, My Facebook for Seniors, My Social Media for Seniors, My Internet for Seniors, 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
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 cordSave money on your cable or satellite TV billWatch local TV stations for freeChoose the best TV and streaming media player for youConnect and use an Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Roku streaming media playerWatch Amazon Prime Video, CBS All Access, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Peacock, and other streaming video servicesWatch live streaming video services like AT&T TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TVFind where to best watch sporting eventsGet a better picture with HD, 4K, 8K, and HDRGet better sound with a sound bar or surround
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Chapter 1 Choosing the Right TV 3 Bigger, Better, and Sharper: HD and UHD TV..............................4 Different Types of Screens ..............................................................11 Screens of All Shapes and Sizes .........................................15 Getting Smart About Smart TVs ........................................21 Shopping for a New TV: A Checklist .........................25 Adjusting Your Set for the Best Picture.......................28 Chapter 2 Getting Better Sound 35 Reading What You Hear with Closed Captions ..........................35 Getting Better Sound from Headphones ....................37 Enhancing TV Audio with a Sound Bar ..................................38 Understanding Surround Sound .................................43 Assembling a Surround Sound System ..........................49 Choosing the Right Options for You ...............................56 Chapter 3 Getting Local and Broadcast Television Over the Air 61 Understanding Over-the-Air TV ..........................................61 Cutting the Cord for OTA Broadcasts..........................65 Watching Local Digital Networks ............................75 Recording Local Channels ........................81 Comparing OTA DVRs ......................................86 Other Ways to Watch Local Channels .......................88 Checklist for Watching Local TV on a Budget ............92 Chapter 4 Getting Cable and Satellite TV 95 Understanding Cable and Satellite TV .............96 Cable Versus Satellite: What's Best for You ..............98 Choosing a Provider and Package ...................101 Watching Cable and Satellite TV ......................106 Reducing Your Monthly Bill ..............................118 Chapter 5 Getting Streaming Media Devices 125 Understanding Internet Streaming Video ...............125 Watching Amazon Fire TV .....................131 Watching Apple TV ................................136 Watching Roku .............................................141 Other Streaming Media Players..........................146 Comparing Streaming Media Players ..........................151 Optimizing Streaming Media Playback ....................................154 Chapter 6 Watching Paid Streaming Video Services 163 Watching Amazon Prime Video .............................................164 Using Amazon Prime Video ..................166 Watching Apple TV+ ......................................167 Watching CBS All Access ...........................169 Watching Disney+ ..................................................171 Watching HBO Max ............................175 Watching Hulu ..................................178 Using Netflix ......................................183 Watching Peacock ................................185 Watching Other Paid Streaming Services .....................188 Chapter 7 Watching Free Streaming Video Services 197 Discovering Free Streaming Content ...................197 Watching YouTube ...............................210 Chapter 8 Watching Live Streaming Video Services 213 Understanding Live Streaming Video Services .....................213 Watching AT&T TV .........................216 Watching fuboTV ................................219 Watching Hulu + Live TV ....................223 Watching Philo ..............................225 Watching Sling TV .........................................227 Watching YouTube TV .....................................231 Comparing Live Streaming Services ........................235 Chapter 9 Watching Broadcast, Cable, and Satellite Channels via Streaming Video 239 Broadcast Networks Online .....................................240 Cable and Satellite Channels Online .....................244 Pay Networks Online ................................248 Chapter 10 Watching News and Sports via Streaming Video 253 Watching Live News .....................................253 Watching Live Weather .......................260 Watching Live Sports ............................................262 Chapter 11 Watching Paid and Rented Programs 273 Shopping at the Amazon Prime Video Store .........................274 Shopping at FandangoNOW ...................................................277 Shopping at Google Play ..............280 Shopping at Vudu ...........................283 Playing Movies Purchased Anywhere with Movies Anywhere.................287 Chapter 12 Watching Streaming TV on Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer 291 Sharing Accounts Across Multiple Devices ...................................291 Watching Streaming Videos on Your Mobile Device ...........................293 Watching Streaming Videos in Your Computer's Web Browser ..................297 Sign In .....................................................297 Start Watching .........................................298 Mirroring and Casting to Your TV....................300 Improving Streaming Performance ....................................306 Appendix A What's Playing Where 309 Glossary 313 9780136824152, TOC, 7/21/2020
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TV has changed! This book will help seniors discover great new options -- and save money, too Easy, clear, non-technical, and packed with examples: the only book of its kind promoted by AARPFind the best deals on programming and movies you loveCovers Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, Google, Apple, iTunes, HBO Now, Sling TV, DirecTV Now, PlayStation Vue, YouTube TV, and much moreAnswers the questions seniors ask most often about today’s TV choicesFull-color throughout, with a friendly design and larger text for easier reading
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The 2nd edition of My TV for Seniors is updated and reorganized with the following new or changed content: New coverage of Disney+, HBO Max, and other new streaming servicesUpdated coverage of streaming media devices from Roku, Amazon, and moreUpdated coverage of existing streaming video services, with up-to-date information about channel lineups, pricing, and moreExpanded coverage of how to use the major streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, YouTube TV, etc.), with detailed operations and useful tips and tricksCoverage of cable TV and satellite TV combined into a single chapterNew content organization that better reflects how viewers choose and use streaming programming
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780136824152
Publisert
2020-11-04
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Addison Wesley
Vekt
600 gr
Høyde
230 mm
Bredde
176 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
P, G, 06, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
352
Forfatter
Om bidragsyterne
Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer of more than 200 nonfiction 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 iPad for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, My Facebook for Seniors, My Social Media for Seniors, My Internet for Seniors, 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