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How to Set Up a Plex Media Server
Tired of hooking up adapters or HDMI cables every time you want to play content from a computer onto your TV? Plex is a free media server service that lets you wirelessly watch home videos, stream music, or view photos on any compatible device. Whether you’re tech-savvy enough to know what RAID arrays are or think Raspberry Pi is just a great dessert choice, there are Plex options for every level of user. Here’s what you need to know about how to set up your own Plex server.
Streaming and Entertainment News from Industry Experts
Our latest industry news articles Streaming and TV move a mile a minute. Let the experts at CableTV.com help you tune in to what to expect when services change and your favorite shows and movies move (or disappear altogether). Our industry reports and surveys Our expert staff regularly conducts surveys and creates reports that give our readers a better understanding of the TV and internet services available to them. Check out what the hard data says so you get the right service for you.
DIRECTV Adds AMC+, Shudder, Fanatiz to Genre Packs
DIRECTV announced a series of new additions to its Genre Pack streamer and channel packs: AMC+ has been added to MyEntertainment. Shudder is available on MyCinema. Fanatiz has been added to MiEspañol. Pricing for all three packs remains the same, and all three streamers are now available to DIRECTV customers. What you’ll get with the new Genre Pack streamers DIRECTV’s Genre Packs offer a strong mix of channels and streamers for TV subscribers.
Why internet provider mergers are more popular than ever
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Quantitative prediction of siRNA complexation by ionizable drugs enables their codelivery in nanoparticles
Abstract INTRODUCTION RESULTS AND DISCUSSION MATERIALS AND METHODS Acknowledgments Supplementary Materials REFERENCES Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract The ionizable lipid in lipid nanoparticles can be replaced with ionizable drugs to encapsulate small interfering RNA (siRNA) and allow intracellular codelivery. We wondered whether we could develop a predictive model to aid in formulation design.
GFiber vs. AT&T Fiber: Comparing Internet Speeds, Pricing, and More In the Fiber Fight
Is GFiber or AT&T Fiber better? We recommend GFiber if performance and cost are your biggest internet concerns.
Best Home Internet Services Across the US in 2026
✦ At CableTV.com, we’ve been helping folks find the best home internet and TV services in their area since 2007. Get an in-depth look at how we evaluate internet services on our Why You Can Trust CableTV.com page. Who is the best home internet provider? Between family video calls, YouTube streaming, and web browsing, home internet is more essential than ever. But what home internet providers offer the best combination of price and performance?
Spectrum Streaming: Watch It All Without Breaking Your Budget
Everything’s getting pricier these days, and that extends to streaming service prices. Whether you want to watch HBO, live sports, or anime, prices keep on going up and up. But if your household is filled with diehard football or kid-friendly TV fans, how can you keep them satisfied without blowing your budget on subscription fees for every service? With Spectrum TV® plans, you’ll get a best-in-class streaming bundle at no extra cost.
Shows Like ‘Yellowstone’ for Your Next Binge-Watch
We tracked down some shows like “Yellowstone” so you don’t have to “Yellowstone” is one of the biggest hits on cable TV ever, as viewers can’t get enough of the trials and tribulations of John Dutton (Kevin Costner), his family, and the rough-ridin’ crew of Dutton Ranch. That said, when a show is as unique and iconic as “Yellowstone,” similar shows are few and far between. Keep scrolling to browse other shows with that “Yellowstone”vibe.
Here’s What Real GFiber Customers Think About Their Internet
Sponsored by Google Fiber If you’ve recently been shopping for internet service, you could be forgiven if GFiber (formerly Google Fiber) sounded too good to be true. While the industry has been defined by data caps and hidden fees, GFiber was built to prove that incredibly fast, reliable home internet doesn’t have to come with a catch. Since 2012, GFiber has been building a high-speed fiber network to serve homes and businesses across the nation.
How To Watch the Denver Nuggets in 2025–2026
Now that that Serbian horse racing season is over, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić can focus on the next thing—helping his team reach the NBA mountaintop again. The Nuggets, after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs last season, made some roster moves many believe can help them represent the Western Conference in the Finals in 2025–2026.
YouTube Leads Talks To Stream More 2026 NFL Games: Report
Get ready for more streaming troubleshooting calls from your parents this fall: Via Front Office Sports, YouTube, and the NFL are in advanced talks to broadcast a five-game NFL package for the 2026-2027 season. While the deal is not yet finalized, Front Office Sports notes that this stage of discussions places YouTube ahead of reported competitors Fox and Netflix. What 2026 NFL games could YouTube get?
Why Internet Provider Mergers Are More Popular Than Ever
Editor's Note: This story comes from CableTV.com. If your internet service provider (ISP) is relatively large, you’ve probably gotten a similar form letter in the past few months: Your ISP has either purchased or been purchased by another ISP, your service won’t change at this time, and both ISPs are excited to work together. But what do these mergers mean for your home internet service? Are you going to pay more or less for internet in the future?
How To Watch the 2026 Final Four: TV Channels, Dates, and Times
There’s a reason why the Final Four is one of the best parts of March Madness. We’re always guaranteed a lineup of great games—whether it’s a Cinderella team on an improbable run or a powerhouse program pushing for the title. As we approach the end of the NCAA basketball season, it’s time to lock down your Final Four viewing plans. The men’s Final Four alternates between CBS and TBS each year, with 2026 being a TBS year, while the women’s Final Four remains on ESPN each season.
The Best Senior Deals for Internet, Cable, and Steaming!
The first option is a government assistance program called Lifeline, which offers $9.25 per month off either internet or phone services to low-income households. Lifeline offers less savings than the ACP or most internet provider initiatives, but it’s better than nothing. Second, there are a variety of with discounted monthly rates. ISPs like Xfinity and Spectrum have low-income internet programs with rates as low as $9.95 per month.
How the FCC Is Trying to Make It Harder to Get Low-Income Internet
Editor's Note: This story comes from CableTV.com. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to consider adding additional eligibility restrictions to its Lifeline internet subsidy program. The Lifeline program, which provides a $9.25 monthly internet and telephone credit to qualifying low-income households, could potentially see some of the following changes: Formally restricting Lifeline to U.S. citizens.
How the FCC Is Trying to Make It Harder to Get Low-Income Internet
Medvedeva Oxana / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story comes from CableTV.com. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to consider adding additional eligibility restrictions to its Lifeline internet subsidy program. The Lifeline program, which provides a $9.25 monthly internet and telephone credit to qualifying low-income households, could potentially see some of the following changes: Formally restricting Lifeline to U.S. citizens.
The 5 best home internet services across America from fiber to 5G
Eric Chiu Our team of professional journalists has more than 100 years of combined experience writing articles like this. Help us continue producing award-winning content by clicking the follow button above. Between family video calls, YouTube streaming, and web browsing, home internet is more essential than ever. But what home internet providers offer the best combination of price and performance?
Spectrum, Cox Merger Confirmed By FCC: What It Means For Customers
The Federal Trade Commission formally approved Charter Communications’ acquisition of Cox last week, paving the way for Cox’s home internet and TV services to be absorbed by Spectrum. Both companies announced their merger plans in May 2025. The $34.5 billion deal will combine Cox and Spectrum’s customer bases, officially making them the nation’s largest service provider with more than 38 million subscribers across 41 states.
Shows Like 'Yellowstone'
“Yellowstone” is one of the biggest hits on cable TV right now, as viewers can’t get enough of the trials and tribulations of John Dutton (Kevin Costner), his family, and the rough-ridin’ crew of Dutton Ranch. Here are some other shows that have that “Yellowstone”vibe. You can watch the first four seasons of Yellowstone on Peacock. The second part of Yellowstone’s fifth season is currently airing on Paramount Network.
T-Mobile Internet 5G Home Plans, Pricing & Deals
Upgrade your watch party with a $300 gift card from T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Get up to $300 back on T-Mobile 5G Home Internet just in time for the Big Game when you sign up for a qualifying internet plan. That's enough cash to throw one heck of a party. Curious? Click on the button below to see if a T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan is right for you. Deals status: Verified on (2/11/26) Here’s a high-level view of what you’ll get with T-Mobile’s most popular 5G home internet plans.
The 5 Best Home Internet Services Across America From Fiber to 5G
Editor's Note: This story comes from CableTV.com. Between family video calls, YouTube streaming, and web browsing, home internet is more essential than ever. But what home internet providers offer the best combination of price and performance? For the second year in a row, we awarded Google Fiber our Best of the Best Award for the top internet service provider (ISP) overall this year. If you can get it at your address, we think you should snap it up.
How To Watch the Golden State Warriors in 2025
The Golden State Warriors had an up-and-down 2024–2025 season that actually ended in a ton of upside. They traded away one half of the Splash Brothers in Klay Thompson and still got off to a hot start, but lost steam. The trade for Jimmy Butler turned things around, though, and the Dubs made it all to the second round of the playoffs in the Western Conference.
Is T-Mobile or Starlink better for internet?
Our team of professional journalists has more than 100 years of combined experience writing articles like this. Help us continue producing award-winning content by clicking the follow button above. If youre stuck between having satellite internet and no internet at all, wed recommend Starlink thanks to its unlimited data caps, excellent availability, great performance, and high download speeds. But if youre deciding between T-Mobile 5G Home Internet or Starlink, wed recommend T-Mobile overall.
How To Watch the Houston Texans: TV Schedule & Channels
The C.J. Stroud era has officially taken hold in Houston. Now in his third NFL season, the star quarterback has transformed the Texans from rebuilding hopefuls into the undisputed heavyweights of the AFC South. With an explosive offense headlined by Nico Collins and Joe Mixon, expectations have shifted from simply competing to chasing championships. Whether they’re defending their division crown or making a deep postseason run, the Texans have become appointment television.
The Best Internet Providers for Customer Satisfaction Across America
Editor's Note: This story comes from CableTV.com. In 2025, you couldn’t watch the news without seeing headlines about price increases and inflation concerns. When subscribers have to stretch their dollar even further to make ends meet, where does that leave internet service providers (ISPs) when it comes to delivering internet to your home?
Eric Chiu
Eric Chiu is a CableTV.com internet editor who covers internet tech, entertainment, and sports news. He’s written about consumer technology for nearly a decade for outlets including CNN Underscored, Wirecutter, Newsweek Media Group and TopTenReviews/Future. In his free time, he enjoys playing any instrument he can find, rooting for the Michigan Wolverines, and hunting for the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants. How To Watch the 2026 Fiesta Bowl 2026: Miami vs.
How To Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers: TV Schedule & Channels
When I saw the Pittsburgh Steelers were acquiring Aaron Rodgers to be their quarterback, I was like, “Uh, what?” But so far, Rodgers has proved doubters like me wrong. And if he keeps performing well, he could take the Steelers to the next step. The team has played a Wild Card playoff game in four of the previous five seasons and lost them all. At this point of his career, who can say whether Rodgers is better than Russell Wilson, who left Pittsburgh after just one season.
How To Watch the Jacksonville Jaguars 2025 Season
The Doug Pederson era is over, and the Liam Coen era has arrived with a bang. After trudging through an atrocious 4–13 record in 2024, Jacksonville resurrected itself this season, finishing 13–4 and reclaiming the AFC South throne. From the eight-game winning streak to close the year to Cam Little’s record-shattering 68-yard field goal, this team really proved itself this campaign.
These are the best internet providers across America
Between family video calls, YouTube streaming, and web browsing, home internet is more essential than ever. But what home internet providers offer the best combination of price and performance? For the second year in a row, we awarded Google Fiber our Best of the Best Award for the top internet service provider (ISP) overall this year. If you can get it at your address, we think you should snap it up.
How To Watch the 2025 Carolina Panthers Season
The Carolina Panthers have some continuity going into 2025. Quarterback Bryce Young is back, and head coach Dave Canales is heading into Year 2 at the helm. The team is looking to avoid an eighth straight losing season. Whether you’re part of the hyper-dedicated Roaring Riot or just a casual fan, you’ll want to keep tabs on the rebuild this season. Most of their games are on FOX, with some primetime matchups on ESPN and a couple of Sunday afternoon tilts on CBS.
How To Watch the College Football Playoff: Times, Channels, Preview, and More
College football fans, get ready to schedule a lot more couch time for the holidays. Year two of the 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP) is guaranteed to bring even more excellent matchups and great storylines. Starting mid-December, we’ll see college football’s top teams across every conference battle it out for a chance to bring home a national championship. Want to get a head start on your gameday planning for this year’s post-season?
Best Cell Phone And Internet Bundles for Your Home Needs 2025
Is an internet and cell phone service bundle worth it? Savvy consumers want to bundle offerings like TV, Internet, and home phone for the convenience of combined billing and discounts. But what if you could also add cell phone service to your internet service provider’s (ISP) plan? Many ISPs have launched their own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services, which are ISP cell phone plans with features like 5G support and unlimited local calling.
Internet Customer Satisfaction Survey 2026: Fiber, 5G ISPs Still On The Rise
This year, you couldn’t watch the news without seeing headlines about price increases and inflation concerns. When subscribers have to stretch their dollar even further to make ends meet, where does that leave internet service providers (ISPs) when it comes to delivering internet to your home?
How To Watch the 2025 College Football Playoff First Round
The expanded College Football Playoff was a resounding success last year. So you better believe that I’m gearing up to watch the CFP first round and see who’s real, and who’s not. Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard fan, there’s a bounty of storylines to follow in every game. And with the way the schedule is lined up, there are lots of opportunities to watch every snap. If you’re trying to spend a couple of days mainlining the highest level of college football, this guide is for you.
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Best College Football Games Today on TV | Week 14 2025: Rivalry Week
Somehow, Rivalry Week’s already here? It just seems like yesterday we were hyping up Week 0 matchups and wondering which hot seat coaches could pull out of their nosedives. (Turns out, almost none of them!) Last week’s games largely went as expected, but that doesn’t mean that we won’t get fireworks to close out the regular season.
Ziply vs. Xfinity: Comparing Speeds, Pricing, Deals, And More
Best overall $20.00–$900.00/mo. Great fiber internet plans No contracts or data caps Worse value on some plans compared to Xfinity $20.00–$900.00/mo. Great fiber internet plans No contracts or data caps Worse value on some plans compared to Xfinity Best value $40.00–$100.00/mo. Superior customer service $40.00–$100.00/mo. Superior customer service Is Ziply or Xfinity better?
Black Friday TV and Internet Deals 2025
Free TV and phone discounts Verizon Get discounts on the latest Apple, Google, and Samsung smartphones Get a free TV and YouTube TV discount with qualifying 5G/Fios plan Verizon Get discounts on the latest Apple, Google, and Samsung smartphones Get a free TV and YouTube TV discount with qualifying 5G/Fios plan Free gift card worth up to $400 Optimum Lock down your internet price for up to 5 yrs.
How To Watch Football on Thanksgiving 2025
I contend that Thanksgiving is the top fall holiday for several reasons: You get good company, better eating, and a reason to sit down and watch football all weekend. This year’s Thanksgiving football lineup is filled with excellent matchups that’ll take you from dinner preparation to Black Friday shopping. Whether you’re an NFL or college football fan, I have what you need to know about the Thanksgiving college football and NFL game slate. Keep reading.
Best College Football Games Today on TV | Week 14 2025
Somehow, Rivalry Week’s already here? It just seems like yesterday we were hyping up Week 0 matchups and wondering which hot seat coaches could pull out of their nosedives. (Turns out, almost none of them!) Last week’s games largely went as expected, but that doesn’t mean that we won’t get fireworks to close out the regular season.
Iron Bowl 2025: How To Watch Alabama vs. Auburn, Time, and TV Channel
The SEC has no shortage of great rivalries, but there’s a reason why the Iron Bowl is among the conference’s best matchups. Auburn and Alabama fans always keep things heated, and the football is equally watchable. This year’s edition looks wildly different from what anyone expected. Alabama (9–2) enters the game fighting for its playoff life under second-year coach Kalen DeBoer.
Best College Football Games Today on TV | Week 13 2025
Expectations can be a lot, sometimes. Especially around this time of year, everyone’s rushing to hit their goals before the season wraps up. If you ask this watch guide, we think attitude and approach count for a lot when it comes to achieving your end-of-year goals. On one end, Pitt demonstrated the power of managing expectations after losing by 15 points instead of 100, and Texas affirmatively pivoted its postseason goals to “Cheez-It Bowl, I guess?” after its loss to Georgia.
Black Friday TV and Internet Deals 2025
Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, but you won’t be left in the cold if you’re looking for something besides the latest gifts or new 4K TVs. Internet providers and streaming services are also getting in on the Black Friday spirit with big holiday deals for new and existing customers. Here’s what you need to know about 2025’s best Black Friday internet and TV deals. Tired of your internet or TV service? Enter your zip code below to see the best internet providers in your area.
Best College Football Games Today on TV | Week 13 2025
Expectations can be a lot, sometimes. Especially around this time of year, everyone’s rushing to hit their goals before the season wraps up. If you ask this watch guide, we think attitude and approach count for a lot when it comes to achieving your end-of-year goals. On one end, Pitt demonstrated the power of managing expectations after losing by 15 points instead of 100, and Texas affirmatively pivoted its postseason goals to “Cheez-It Bowl, I guess?” after its loss to Georgia.
How To Watch Alabama Football
Alabama fans, close out of those message boards and stop waiting for the Finebaum call-in line: CableTV.com’s here for you after a rough year. Everyone anticipated some growing pains during Kalen DeBoer’s first season in Tuscaloosa, but missing the College Football Playoff? Dropping four games with sloppy defensive play? Losing to Vanderbilt?! But for as rocky as things got last year, don’t throw out your jersey and flash back to the Mike Shula era just yet.
Best College Football Games Today on TV | Week 12 2025
We’re all tired of hearing the headlines about the standoff between Disney and YouTube TV. They’re holding off, refusing to come to the table, and making things worse for everyone involved! But at CableTV.com, we try to be optimistic about these sorts of things.
Best Internet Plans for Life on the Move
Best value $35.00–$70.00/mo. Fast internet speeds up to 415 Mbps Limited service availability $35.00–$70.00/mo. Fast internet speeds up to 415 Mbps Limited service availability Wide availability $80.00–$165.00/mo. Great internet speeds for a satellite ISP $80.00–$165.00/mo. Great internet speeds for a satellite ISP Is T-Mobile or Starlink better?
Black Friday TV & Internet Deals 2025
Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, but you won’t be left in the cold if you’re looking for something besides the latest gifts or new 4K TVs. Internet providers and streaming services are also getting in on the Black Friday spirit with big holiday deals for new and existing customers. Here’s what you need to know about 2025’s best Black Friday internet and TV deals. Tired of your internet or TV service? Enter your zip code below to see the best internet providers in your area.
Best College Football Games Today on TV | Week 12 2025
We’re all tired of hearing the headlines about the standoff between those two groups. They’re holding off, refusing to come to the table, and making things worse for everyone involved! But at CableTV.com, we try to be optimistic about these sorts of things. And after a weekend that featured the most unlikely of unlikely scenarios—we saw last-second wins, a Curt Cignetti smile, and whatever Wisconsin–Washington was—who’s to say we can’t get YouTube TV and ESPN back to the bargaining table?
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