Where to watch free movies online on iPad, iPhone, Android, PC, & more

Watch free movies online on iPad, iPhone, Android, computers, and more connected devices such as game consoles and streaming boxes. There are a few sources of free movies, with titles ranging from older blockbusters to genre movies and independents. Most sites rotate their selection monthly, so watch your favorites while they're available and check back soon for something new.

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Should you use iCloud Photo Library or Photo Stream?

Apple recently released OS X 10.10.3, which includes the new Mac Photos app with iCloud Photo Library. (Side note, you should definitely update if you haven't already because it includes a big security fix.) iCloud Photo Library was already available on iPhones and iPad. When opened for the first time, Photos prompts you to use iCloud Photo Library. Here's a quick explainer on how this differs from the past, and whether you should use iCloud Photo Library or Photo Stream.

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Xbox One is the better game console for cord cutters and streamers

With some recent updates, the Xbox One is the better game console for cord cutters by a wider margin than it ever has been. Both consoles have several streaming apps and can play Blu-rays or DVDs. The Xbox One has always had a slight leg up on the PS4 when it comes to the number of streaming apps available. Some new services have launched in the last year and the Xbox One has received some new features through a software update that make it even better for cord cutters and streamers. The Nintendo Wii U also has some streaming features, but has not sold nearly as well as Xbox and Playstation, so it's not included here.

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4 options to watch HBO online without cable

We can finally watch HBO online in the US. In fact, there are now multiple options to watch HBO online without a cable TV subscription. HBO produces some of the best original TV series and also has new movies every month. Everything is already available online through HBO Go, but only for cable TV subscribers. That's changing this week with the introduction of HBO Now. HBO content is also available without cable a few other ways, and I'll go through all of the options.

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The best streaming media player - Apple TV vs Roku vs Chromecast

Apple TV vs Roku vs Chromecast have been battling it out to be the best streaming media player for a few years now. Apple TV still has the most advanced features, but requires other Apple devices to take advantage of the them. It also will get HBO Now before the others. Roku has the most apps available and makes a range of devices at different price points. Chromecast is still the most affordable and has done a great job of adding apps over the past year and is now competitive with the others. These are all great option, but each has its own pros and cons and some have interesting features that stand out from the pack.

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Get free cloud music storage and stream from any device

Use a free cloud music storage site to store your music library online and stream it from all your devices. I've collected many gigabytes of digital music from ripped CDs, iTunes, and other online music stores over the years. It's great to be able to access my entire music library from all of my devices anywhere with an internet connection. Several of the big music stores include cloud music storage, but some do it better and for free.

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Netflix vs Amazon Prime vs Hulu Plus - what is the best streaming service

Netflix vs Amazon Prime vs Hulu Plus, the three best streaming services each offer unique values. Netflix has a great overall content library and is the leader in original series. Amazon Prime offers a lot of value in addition to streaming movies and TV shows. Hulu Plus focuses on current-season TV shows, which the other two services do not. Some, especially cord-cutters, may want to subscribe to several of the best streaming services to get more content at a fraction of the price of a typical pay TV subscription. Read on to see which streaming service is the best for you.

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