Aaron Gates
Aaron Gates has 10 years of editing experience, with 7 of those years dedicated to product review editing and consumer-focused content. He’s supplemented his writing studies degree from Utah Valley University with an ACES certification in accurate, audience-focused editing, and he works with writers at CableTV.com to help produce engaging content and trustworthy copy through conscious editing. Most evenings you’ll find Aaron thriving in Seattle, geeking out with his husband over the latest horror films, and impatiently waiting for the next season of X-Men ’97 to drop.
How To Watch the 2025 Seattle Mariners Season
by David Vick | Oct 13, 2025 | Entertainment
Will this season be a home run for the Mariners? Learn how to watch Seattle Mariners baseball with our guide, featuring their TV schedule and channel lineup.
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How To Watch NHL Games on TV: Your 2025–2026 Season Playbook
by Taylor Kujawa | Oct 13, 2025 | Entertainment
There are a lot of channels and services to keep tabs on this NHL season. But don’t worry. Our TV guide gives you a complete rundown, highlighting the best TV providers so you don’t miss a single body check.
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Best Satellite TV Providers: DISH or DIRECTV—Who Wins?
by Randy Harward and Logan Jones | Oct 13, 2025 | Best Of, Reviews
DISH is our Editor’s Choice for the best overall TV provider for the last three years due to its high channel count, industry-leading DVR, and three-year price guarantee.
DIRECTV has more channels and better sports offerings than DISH, plus a new two-year price guarantee—but DIRECTV also has higher prices and hidden fees.
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DISH Hopper 3 vs. DIRECTV Genie
by Randy Harward | Oct 13, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Versus Reviews
When you sign up for DISH or DIRECTV, you’re not just choosing a TV package—you’re choosing a DVR/receiver, which is your portal to all that delicious, mind-rotting eye candy.
Feature-rich and powerful, the DISH Hopper 3 is consistently named the best TV box in the biz. DIRECTV’s Genie is well-regarded, but not as mighty, and consistently second-banana to the Hopper 3. If you want more details, keep reading to see what we’ve dug up on both boxes.
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DIRECTV VS. Optimum
by Eric Chiu | Oct 13, 2025 | Versus Reviews
From contracts to channel counts, we break down everything you need to know about Optimum and DIRECTV plans.
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DIRECTV vs. Cox: Which TV Provider is Better?
by Amy Young and Logan Jones | Oct 13, 2025 | Versus Reviews
DIRECTV and Cox have comparable prices, but DIRECTV takes the cake with bigger channel lineups and a free DVR. Our review gives you all of the details.
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 6 TV and Movie Picks (Oct. 13–19)
by Randy Harward | Oct 13, 2025 | Entertainment
This week’s “What To Watch” picks include the new Adult Swim show Haha You Clowns (also streaming on HBO Max), Michael Chernus playing the title role in Peacock’s Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy on Peacock, the third season of Loot on Apple TV+, and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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CableTV.com’s Internet, TV, and Mobile Deals of the Week (October 13–October 19): Free Gift Cards Galore
by Logan Jones | Oct 13, 2025 | Deals, Industry News
Stop overpaying! CableTV.com’s deals expert finds the week’s deepest internet, TV, & mobile deals and discounts. Get exclusive, updated savings you won’t find anywhere else.
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How To Watch the 2025 NBA Preseason
by Taylor Kujawa | Oct 13, 2025 | Entertainment
The NBA preseason marks the perfect opportunity to rekindle your passion for your favorite basketball teams. Fortunately, you can watch most preseason games across local and national channels.
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How to Watch the 2025 Daytime Emmys
by Olivia Bono | Oct 13, 2025 | Entertainment
This year’s Daytime Emmys break the mold by airing in October rather than early Summer—but you won’t find it on broadcast TV. Keep reading for more information.
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