Question and answer time again today. Here is a question that comes from a Lexington resident who recently installed a television antenna, but is feeling a bit disconnected from the shows she previously enjoyed through her cable programming.
“I am extremely happy that I ditched my cable company and the extravagant bill that I received each month. While I am enjoying the quality of the picture I receive from my HDTV antenna, I find myself missing some of my favorite shows that I use to watch on stations like ABC Family and USA. Any suggestions on how I can stay in touch with those shows?” – Jill, Lexington, KY Of course, I have some suggestions for you. If you completely cut ties with the cable company and switch to receiving television from an antenna, you will undoubtedly experience moments where you long to watch those quirky shows that are too unique for the main networks to include in their line-ups. However, there are some easy fixes. Services like Netflix have an abundant amount of titles available for instant download that you can stream live and watch immediately as long as you have an internet connection. I know that Netflix has had issues, a little ADHD with trying to decide the company’s long-term goals while competing with cable and satellite companies, too, but . . . that is good news for you! Netflix has lost a lot of contracts with feature film productions companies, resulting in fewer feature film titles. However, it has become a mecca for television viewers who enjoy television series as opposed to big screen mega-hits. For instance, in Jill’s case, ABC Family and USA have some of their most popular series, many with recent episodes, available for instant download. You don’t even have to sit in front of your computer to watch. Most electronics stores sell wireless receivers that allow you to instantly access the internet through your television. Gaming systems like WII and Xbox do as well. So, Jill, you won’t have any more cable withdrawals. You can continue to get your fix of your favorite cable shows while still receiving free local television.
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