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 Chicago Cubs Season
by Taylor Kujawa | Oct 9, 2025 | Entertainment
The 2025 Chicago Cubs season marks the 154th chapter of this storied franchise. After a challenging 2024 campaign, manager Craig Counsell now faces the crucial task of getting the Cubs back to the MLB Playoffs.
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How To Watch the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies Season
by David Vick | Oct 9, 2025 | Entertainment
Is this the year the Phillies win another World Series? Stay tuned with our viewing guide, featuring the complete TV schedule, channel listings, and streaming options.
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Best Prepaid Wireless Internet 2025
by Eric Chiu | Oct 8, 2025 | Best Of
Use our research to help you find the best prepaid internet deals.
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How to Get Cheap Internet (Including Free & Low-Income Options)
by Rachel Oaks and Logan Jones | Oct 8, 2025 | Best Of, Featured
Your income bracket doesn’t have to limit your ability to access the internet. If your home needs a boost to cross the digital divide, take advantage of low-income internet options in your area.
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What You Need to Know Now That CenturyLink Is Brightspeed
by Eric Chiu | Oct 8, 2025 | Industry News
What’s the deal with Brightspeed and CenturyLink? Read our guide to get up to speed on the relationship between both ISPs.
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How To Watch Lifetime Channel 2025: Streaming, Satellite, and More
by Amy Young | Oct 8, 2025 | Entertainment
If twists and turns are your cups of TV tea—along with new holiday movies—we’re here to help you watch Lifetime all year long.
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The Golden Age of Horror: The Best 80s Horror Movies and How to Stream Them
by Randy Harward | Oct 7, 2025 | Entertainment
We’ve compiled a list of classic 80s horror movies to get you started. Each recommended film has auto-updating links telling you which streaming services have them available to stream, rent, or buy. Also, since we’re confident you’ll love 80s horror movies, we’re including dozens more recommendations for further viewing.
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Spectrum vs. DIRECTV
by Randy Harward | Oct 7, 2025 | Versus Reviews
Spectrum offers cable TV and internet services to select regions across the US without a contract. Its TV plan is affordable, flexible, simple, and bundles well with Spectrum’s high-speed internet service.
DIRECTV satellite TV service is available almost anywhere in the country, includes the Genie DVR at no extra cost, and is the best TV provider for sports. But DIRECTV is losing NFL SUNDAY TICKET this fall. It’s too bad, though, that DIRECTV has contracts, high prices—including a steep second-year price hike—and limited bundling options.
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Optimum vs. Stream with DIRECTV
by Randy Harward | Oct 7, 2025 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
Cable apples and streaming oranges aside, Optimum is better than DIRECTV’s streaming service. It has the best channel counts, bundles, and value—especially when you consider its no-contract plans and $500 contract buyout.
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Spectrum vs. Stream with DIRECTV
by Randy Harward | Oct 7, 2025 | Versus Reviews
Our TV experts’ research shows that Spectrum’s affordable, premium-jammed plans beat Stream with DIRECTV’s poor value.
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