MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WORK TO ALLOW YOU TO PLAY

     It is not wise to spend ALL your life working.  Those of you who know me know that I am not a TV addict.  I have been just as happy with antenna TV as I would be with cable or satellite TV.  

     When I moved to my current residence I only received  very minimal antenna reception.  My sister and her daughter had the same problem and between the three of us we have tried a few different solutions.  

     The first solution was a more powerful antenna.  $30 later and the reception was no better than with a bargain antenna.  

     Next, the girls started using a Wii console to stream online content.  The Wii retails new for $280 and you can find used units for around $50.  That worked reasonably well but some of us found the "remote" a bit of a challenge to use.  

     After the Wii,   the girls tried a Roku and found the remote more familiar.  The Roku retails for $98.  I found the navigation of the "channels" confusing and add to the fact that it is another remote to keep up with.  The girls spend a lot of time trying to find the remote so they can enjoy a program.  

     My family gave me a Google Chromecast unit for Christmas.  The Chromecast retails for $35 or less and is very portable.  With it you can stream content from Netflix, Hulu+, Pandora, Youtube and others.The Chromecast unit does not have a separate remote, instead it is controlled by your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Compared to the cost of the other units I would recommend the Chromecast.  The Chromecast device is simple enough for even a tech challenged person(me) to use.