Previously on Cord Cutter Weekly …

Officially, cord-cutters aren’t welcome to use video-streaming apps from TV channels such as ABC, Discovery, The Food Network, and many others. But if you look in the right places, these apps can provide plenty to watch.

While Netflix has gotten quite good at serving up recommendations in its own app, the company has avoided participating in system-wide viewing guides on streaming devices such as Roku.

After years of neglecting its free website, Hulu announced that it will kill off free content entirely over the next few weeks.

For months, PlayStation Vue subscribers have complained that they’re not getting the regional Fox Sports channels they expected.

While I’ve defended streaming TV bundles before–they fill a need for people who’ve dropped cable but can’t let go of certain channels–they’re still a transitional product.

If a cable-box DVR can organize shows regardless of channel, cord cutters shouldn’t have to individually check Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Now, and other apps for new episodes of specific shows.

Sling TV and PlayStation Vuenot the a la carte plans that everyone dreams about, but they are a step in the right direction, with several advantages over the traditional cable bundle.

Sling TV has gotten a lot more complicated since it launched last year.

Until now, setting up a Plex server has required either an always-on PC (i.e., a desktop) or a Network-Attached Storage drive. With the Nvidia Shield Android TV, Plex has its first attempt at an alternative.

Apple’s $149 streaming box is becoming a lot more useful for cable and satellite TV subscribers.