Mike Strayer
Mike Strayer, PhD, has written and edited TV, internet, and tech content across the interwebs for over 11 years. As Managing Editor of CableTV.com, he nerds out dissecting labyrinthian channel lineups and sifting through massive on-demand libraries. Off the clock, catch him on his couch deep in "The Twilight Zone" or wandering the Dexter-verse.
How You Can Wall Mount a TV in Your House: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide
by Mike Strayer | May 3, 2025 | Equipment, TV
For maximum cool factor and a superclean look for your entertainment center, mounting your flat-panel TV is the way to go. Here’s how to get that flat screen up on the wall.
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How To Watch HGTV: Channels, Streaming, and More
by Mike Strayer | Apr 22, 2025 | Channel Guide, Entertainment, How to Watch, Streaming, TV
These days, watching HGTV without cable is a breeze. You’ll still have to pay to get a reliable HGTV stream, but you can usually get a streaming service package for less than a typical cable package.
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How To Stream the 2025 Vikings vs. Rams Wild Card Game on ESPN for Free Tonight: Main Broadcast, ManningCast, and en Español
by Mike Strayer | Jan 13, 2025 | How to Watch, Sports, Streaming
The Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings face off tonight in the final 2025 Wild Card game at 8:00 p.m. ET. Catch the action on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ESPN Deportes, and enjoy it for free using a live TV streaming service trial. Let me guide you through the streaming options, free trials, and cancellation timelines.
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How To Stream the 2025 Cotton Bowl on ESPN for Free Tonight: Main Broadcast, Megacast, and en Español
by Mike Strayer | Jan 10, 2025 | How to Watch, Sports, Streaming
Texas and Ohio State square off in the Cotton Bowl tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, and ESPN Deportes, and you can watch it for free with a live TV streaming free trial. I’ll walk you through which streaming services and plans will get you the broadcast you want and how long you’ll have before you need to cancel your free trial.
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Announcing the 2025 CableTV.com Customer Satisfaction Award Winners
by Mike Strayer | Dec 4, 2024 | Best of the Best, Industry News, Reviews
Get insights from our customer satisfaction surveys for TV and internet. See which providers ranked highest in terms of customer satisfaction.
Read moreCompare Every Xfinity TV + Internet Plan
by Mike Strayer | Oct 24, 2024 | LP
Xfinity is the Best Value Internet & TV Provider When it comes to bundling live TV and fast internet, Xfinity has some of the best options to save you money. Best bundles Editorial rating (3.80/5) Starting at $45.00/mo. for 12–24 mos.Big bundle discountsGreat customer satisfaction scoresPrice hike after promo periodEquipment fees Get Xfinity bundle Starting [...]
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Paramount+ with SHOWTIME vs. SHOWTIME Anytime: Which Is Best for You?
by Mike Strayer | Jan 12, 2024 | Reviews, Streaming
Whether you’re stalking your next serial killer show (Dexter) or needing a dark comedy (Black Monday) to keep you laughing through quarantine, the premium channel SHOWTIME is a solid streaming option. We’ll help you find the cheapest, easiest, and best ways to stream SHOWTIME with or without cable. Come on, you know your Dark Passenger craves it.
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Spectrum Customer? Here’s How to Stream Sports for Free This Weekend.
by Mike Strayer | Sep 7, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News, Sports
While Charter Spectrum and Disney duke it out over waning revenues from live sports, fans like you are left holding the bag. Sorry, but your college football, U.S. Open, and Monday Night Football (MNF) coverage are all now leveraged in corporate negotiations.
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When’s the Best Time to Buy a TV?
by Mike Strayer | Feb 1, 2023 | Deals, Equipment, TV
The best time to buy a TV will vary based on whether you want the latest and greatest model or simply the best price. Either way, finding a good deal on a TV depends nearly as much on when you buy as what you buy.
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My Apple TV Remote Is Not Working
by Mike Strayer | Dec 13, 2022 | Equipment, TV
You depend on your Apple TV remote for so much entertainment, so it’s understandable that you might find yourself feeling a little ornery when it stops working properly. Don’t get too worked up about it, though, because we’ve researched some common problems (and easy solutions) to check before tossing it out and buying a new Apple TV remote.
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