How-To Geek - Streaming

Your streaming lineup is about to change when Paramount+ and HBO Max combine

Dan Girolamo — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:36:13 GMT

The merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery is one step closer to becoming a reality.

The 4 best fun R-rated movies to watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and more

Derek Malcolm — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:14 GMT

While movies with an R rating can often signal something grim, gross, or too serious, it can also simply mean that it's just a license to be silly, stupid, and flat-out misbehave. If you're like me and admire all the colors of the English language, that letter tag allows filmmakers to let the profanity fly and chase jokes that might otherwise end up on the cutting-room floor (or on a director's cut DVD).

4 addictive Paramount+ miniseries you can binge in a single day

Dan Girolamo — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:16:14 GMT

The binge-watch model is still alive and well. Even though I prefer the weekly release, I'll still find myself crushing an entire season or miniseries in one sitting. It's all about finding a show that ends each episode with an enticing hook. If the final moments of an episode feature a shocking reveal or twist, I'm watching the next episode immediately.

Amazon's redesigned Fire TV Stick 4K draws power from your TV

Jon Fingas — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:20:33 GMT

Amazon is overhauling its media streaming devices. The shopping giant has not only introduced a revamped Fire TV Stick 4K, but is slimming down its lineup and promising more software upgrades.

I snooped through my friend's Netflix account and found these 4 gems

Derek Malcolm — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:15:14 GMT

You had a friend over last night for movie night, and you've just discovered that they didn't log out of their Netflix account on your TV. What a shame. Now, the right move would be to log them out and get back to your own watch list. The more fun move is to tiptoe through their My List and Continue Watching rows because nothing says more about a person than the shows they're into, amirite?

5 Netflix shows that never get old, no matter how many times you've seen them

Tyler Dupont — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:45:13 GMT

There are countless shows on Netflix, but only a handful are good enough to become part of your regular viewing rotation. These are the shows you can put on after a long day without worrying about finding something new and the ones that somehow remain entertaining even when you already know exactly how the story unfolds. For me, some series have become an almost yearly tradition.

The 4 best Netflix comedy movies to bring laughs to your work week

Derek Malcolm — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:14 GMT

Some workdays end in flames. Thankfully, most just end. For the dumpster-fire days, I've already rounded up some great Netflix miniseries for a bad day at work—twice. These four comedies, all on Netflix in the U.S., are funny regardless, but are perfect when you just want a laugh before bed.

4 short Netflix shows to binge before canceling your subscription

Dan Girolamo — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:15:16 GMT

Streaming is becoming an expensive ordeal. In the past year, it feels like almost every streaming service has raised its prices. In March, Netflix increased its subscription costs for the second time in less than two years. Unfortunately, I don't see those prices coming down anytime soon.

I stopped letting YouTube's algorithm dictate my experience, and it changed how I watch videos

Rich Hein — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:00:14 GMT

YouTube and I have a long and storied relationship. It’s one of the video platforms I turn to the most when I want to hear music or find out news about my favorite bands. Like many YouTube users, I also use it to learn new skills, figure out new songs, fix my cars, or get more out of the guitar and music production gear I spent good money on. YouTube does a lot of heavy lifting in this space for me.

4 cozy shows to watch on Netflix this fall

T.M. Amrita — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:15:13 GMT

Fall is the perfect excuse to slow down your pace, stay home, and pick up a show that's easy to settle into. And while cozy TV usually brings comforting romances to mind, it can also mean a coming-of-age story, a close-knit friendship, or even something a little bittersweet.