Quick example: You start out wanting to sell pop culture–themed jewelry. But while shopping for domain names, you realize that generic pop culture jewelry domains are a bit picked over. So you decide to focus on selling Labyrinth-themed jewelry exclusively and choose a domain and store name to match your new product offerings. Sidenote: Does anyone know where we can find Labyrinth-themed jewelry? Just asking for a friend.

If you’ve ever lived with a six-year-old, you know that their “favorites” change almost as fast as their mood when you tell them it’s bedtime. The same goes for most kids’ career aspirations. Just because little Jimmy wants to be a train conductor today doesn’t mean he won’t turn around and proudly declare himself a future rockstar tomorrow.

If you need to set up an online store for your small business, chances are your website needs differ from those of a restaurant, dental office, or PR firm. While e-commerce businesses might use a blog to drive traffic to their store, they probably don’t need a lot of fancy features or extra pages—just a home page, store page, and maybe an about page.

Which is more romantic: Paris in the spring or the conference room at 3:00 in the afternoon? Surprisingly, your drab little cubicle may be a more likely place to find love than you think. . . . We were shocked—shocked!—that Leslie and Ben from Parks and Rec didn’t get more love. Props to Massachusetts for being the only state to show a little taste, though even there our precious Beslie still tied with Kelly and Ryan. Consider this a formal reprimand, America. #BenandLeslieForever

When we were testing Squarespace, it felt a bit like dating a good-looking doctor or lawyer—and we figured no website building platform could be easy to use, beautifully designed, and offer full functionality where it counts. But we were delightfully surprised to find that, actually, Squarespace was the full package.

December is a banner month for many small businesses. But with the year-end shopping surge comes a greater risk of shoplifting. So what are the odds that your small business will be hurt by shoplifting? According to the FBI, approximately $116.4 million worth of merchandise is shoplifted per year in the US, with roughly 10.4% of those losses occurring in December. And naturally, some states fare worse than others. So which states have the stickiest fingers?

Like Santa, Google keeps a list and checks it twice, constantly striving to figure out who's naughty and nice. The goal for every website owner is to be so good that you make it to the top of Google’s “Nice” list (aka. the SERPs). In order to do that, however, it’s important to understand what Google's looking for. Just as obeying your parents, cleaning your room, and sharing your toys results in getting what you want from Santa, following certain “good behavior” guidelines with your site will result in getting what you want from Google. If you find that you are one of the many website owners who didn’t see the results they were looking for this year, don’t fret! As we Chargers fans like to say each December, “There’s always next year.”

Imagine your average Joe Schmoe. Joe is driving to work and realizes he wants some donuts. Until recently, Joe would have to rack his brain to remember the nearest drive-through donut place. Chances are that he doesn’t have any donut coupons with him, and he may not even remember how to get to the place he’s thinking of. In today’s technology-centered culture, however, Joe’s donut-finding experience is a lot simpler. He just pulls out his smartphone and searches for “donuts.” Within seconds, his phone pulls up three options, all within five miles of his location. The first option has four stars, it’s a drive-through, and it offers a 25% off coupon for an order of jelly donuts.

Basically, illegal streams are like horcruxes: 1. They corrupt your soul—and your hard drive. Illegal streaming goes down on some pretty sketchy sites (read: virus-infested internet cesspools). 2. Every illegal stream destroys a talented, hard-working artist’s hopes and dreams. 3. That dark (web) magic is most definitely illegal. What would your mother think? Fortunately, there are better options that don’t violate federal regulations and mutilate your very soul.

The holidays are coming up, and you know what that means: eggnog. Also, a huge upswing in tech sales because let’s, face it, everyone and their mom wants the latest and greatest TV, right? Before you rush out and take advantage of Best Buy’s excellent Black Friday deals, it pays (sometimes literally) to do your research. So let’s talk smart TVs.

If the Show is your life, you need a TV provider that can deliver the max NHL coverage without kicking you in the chiclets with high price tags. Here are the top TV options that really light the lamp. . . . NHL.TV is the Wayne Gretzky of hockey streaming. It wins our title of “The Great One” simply because it’s the cheapest and best way to watch the NHL.

The Apple TV 4K remote features a touchpad, which is so sensitive it often requires more work to actually get to the app or selection you want. Seriously—if you want to actually make it to the newest episode of Rick and Morty, for instance, you’ve got to be very still, concentrate, and pray to the Elder gods that you won’t overshoot and click on the next episode of Paw Patrol. And heaven help you if you lose your remote between the couch cushions. You could wind up rewinding, fast-forwarding, or performing a jump to an alternate reality—all before you even have the chance to find the tiny thing.

There are a lot of reasons to hate cable TV. Long contracts, arbitrary price hikes, extra costs for channels you never watch—who needs all that trouble? Fortunately, livestreaming has taken off in a big way, making it easier for you to get the channels and features you want and avoid the pitfalls of cable service. And we’re here to help you navigate it. . . . Are you a binge-watcher? A TV fan with a busy schedule? A hater of foot cream commercials? Believe it or not, all that can have a big influence on which streaming service works best for you.

YouTube TV is a relative newcomer to the live TV streaming game, so it certainly has its drawbacks (hello, limited availability). But overall, it’s our favorite because it’s smooth, streams in 1080p definition, and features more local channels per area than any other streaming service. YouTube TV just makes it easier to watch all the shows you love without the frustration of buffering, lagging, or low-quality definition. Is a synopsis not enough for you? We respect that. Below, we’ve gathered all the nitty-gritty details you need to know about YouTube TV.

Let’s face it: there is no perfect, one-size-fits-all TV streaming solution. But, in our book at least, YouTube TV gets pretty darn close.

Finally, the yearly sports drought is over. Football’s back, baby, and it’s time to kick back with some snacks and watch America’s favorite sport. Whether you’re a Patriots fan or a Buffalo Bills fan (no judgment), you need to find a provider that gets you every game. Not to worry—we at HowtoWatch.com have brought you everything you need to know to cheer on your favorite teams during the 2018–2019 season.

Here’s the thing: on paper, it looks like Sling TV should be the winner. What can we say? Sling’s packages are split up in a way that makes it seem like the service offers more than it does. Crafty, right? But when you dig in deep and actually examine the offerings of each service, particularly at the basic package level, it’s really no contest.

If you’ve ever lived with a six-year-old, you know that their “favorites” change almost as fast as their mood when you tell them it’s bedtime. The same goes for most kids’ career aspirations. Just because little Jimmy wants to be a train conductor today doesn’t mean he won’t turn around and proudly declare himself a future rockstar tomorrow.

Which is more romantic: Paris in the spring or the conference room at 3:00 in the afternoon? Surprisingly, your drab little cubicle may be a more likely place to find love than you think. . . . We were shocked—shocked!—that Leslie and Ben from Parks and Rec didn’t get more love. Props to Massachusetts for being the only state to show a little taste, though even there our precious Beslie still tied with Kelly and Ryan. Consider this a formal reprimand, America. #BenandLeslieForever

December is a banner month for many small businesses. But with the year-end shopping surge comes a greater risk of shoplifting. So what are the odds that your small business will be hurt by shoplifting? According to the FBI, approximately $116.4 million worth of merchandise is shoplifted per year in the US, with roughly 10.4% of those losses occurring in December. And naturally, some states fare worse than others. So which states have the stickiest fingers?

We can understand Israel liking Phantom Menace. After all, it featured Israeli-born actress Natalie Portman in one of her first mainstream leading roles. The others? We’re not sure. Maybe they just really have a thing for podracing. . . . Let’s face it: George Lucas is not exactly a master of character development, as evidenced by Padmé and Anakin in 2002’s Attack of the Clones. But while most Star Wars fans were not impressed by Anakin’s hatred of sand, we think most of the countries below really related to Padmé’s pronouncement that she “loves the water” since three out of four have significant amounts of coastline.

We at HowtoWatch.com were curious to see which classic ‘80s movies took the cake (and the 16 candles on top) in each state. District of Columbia: The Breakfast Club. Wait a second. . . our nation’s capital prefers a movie about people of diverse backgrounds coming together and finding common ground? That doesn’t sound right. New England loves its sci-fi. While the following states’ favorite ‘80s movies are all different, they do all tend to fall into the sci-fi genre. Forget Roswell—somebody send Mulder and Scully to New Hampshire!

Holy streaming, Batman! Overpaying for cable sucks. We know—we’ve been there. But figuring out which streaming services deliver all the shows you want while actually saving you money is no picnic either.

Get ready for a new way to manage your TV streaming. We’re designing new tools that allow you to input your preferences and get personalized show, service, and device recommendations. Think of us as your one-stop shop for all your streaming needs.

Let’s demystify what it is we do here at HowtoWatch. It’s actually pretty simple: we want to help you find the best way to watch your favorite shows, channels, and sports. To do this, we show you your streaming options, ranked based on what will best help you watch the content in question.

HowtoWatch is a professional review and comparison website. We pay a team of brilliant, experienced, and incredibly attractive writers to conduct in-depth research and product testing, then provide honest analyses about the products and services they review.

We’ve given our site a facelift, but there’s one thing that’ll never change: we are here for you. . . . Basically, we’re investing more in our relationship. Sure, we’ve gotten a bit of a makeover, but underneath we’re still the same sassy TV site you fell in love with. We’re just trying to be the best version of ourselves because baby, you’re worth it.

Quick example: You start out wanting to sell pop culture–themed jewelry. But while shopping for domain names, you realize that generic pop culture jewelry domains are a bit picked over. So you decide to focus on selling Labyrinth-themed jewelry exclusively and choose a domain and store name to match your new product offerings. Sidenote: Does anyone know where we can find Labyrinth-themed jewelry? Just asking for a friend.

Basically, illegal streams are like horcruxes: 1. They corrupt your soul—and your hard drive. Illegal streaming goes down on some pretty sketchy sites (read: virus-infested internet cesspools). 2. Every illegal stream destroys a talented, hard-working artist’s hopes and dreams. 3. That dark (web) magic is most definitely illegal. What would your mother think? Fortunately, there are better options that don’t violate federal regulations and mutilate your very soul.

If the Show is your life, you need a TV provider that can deliver the max NHL coverage without kicking you in the chiclets with high price tags. Here are the top TV options that really light the lamp. . . . NHL.TV is the Wayne Gretzky of hockey streaming. It wins our title of “The Great One” simply because it’s the cheapest and best way to watch the NHL.

There are a lot of reasons to hate cable TV. Long contracts, arbitrary price hikes, extra costs for channels you never watch—who needs all that trouble? Fortunately, livestreaming has taken off in a big way, making it easier for you to get the channels and features you want and avoid the pitfalls of cable service. And we’re here to help you navigate it. . . . Are you a binge-watcher? A TV fan with a busy schedule? A hater of foot cream commercials? Believe it or not, all that can have a big influence on which streaming service works best for you.

The holidays are coming up, and you know what that means: eggnog. Also, a huge upswing in tech sales because let’s, face it, everyone and their mom wants the latest and greatest TV, right? Before you rush out and take advantage of Best Buy’s excellent Black Friday deals, it pays (sometimes literally) to do your research. So let’s talk smart TVs.

Finally, the yearly sports drought is over. Football’s back, baby, and it’s time to kick back with some snacks and watch America’s favorite sport. Whether you’re a Patriots fan or a Buffalo Bills fan (no judgment), you need to find a provider that gets you every game. Not to worry—we at HowtoWatch.com have brought you everything you need to know to cheer on your favorite teams during the 2018–2019 season.

Imagine your average Joe Schmoe. Joe is driving to work and realizes he wants some donuts. Until recently, Joe would have to rack his brain to remember the nearest drive-through donut place. Chances are that he doesn’t have any donut coupons with him, and he may not even remember how to get to the place he’s thinking of. In today’s technology-centered culture, however, Joe’s donut-finding experience is a lot simpler. He just pulls out his smartphone and searches for “donuts.” Within seconds, his phone pulls up three options, all within five miles of his location. The first option has four stars, it’s a drive-through, and it offers a 25% off coupon for an order of jelly donuts.

Like Santa, Google keeps a list and checks it twice, constantly striving to figure out who's naughty and nice. The goal for every website owner is to be so good that you make it to the top of Google’s “Nice” list (aka. the SERPs). In order to do that, however, it’s important to understand what Google's looking for. Just as obeying your parents, cleaning your room, and sharing your toys results in getting what you want from Santa, following certain “good behavior” guidelines with your site will result in getting what you want from Google. If you find that you are one of the many website owners who didn’t see the results they were looking for this year, don’t fret! As we Chargers fans like to say each December, “There’s always next year.”

When we were testing Squarespace, it felt a bit like dating a good-looking doctor or lawyer—and we figured no website building platform could be easy to use, beautifully designed, and offer full functionality where it counts. But we were delightfully surprised to find that, actually, Squarespace was the full package.

Let’s face it: there is no perfect, one-size-fits-all TV streaming solution. But, in our book at least, YouTube TV gets pretty darn close.

If you need to set up an online store for your small business, chances are your website needs differ from those of a restaurant, dental office, or PR firm. While e-commerce businesses might use a blog to drive traffic to their store, they probably don’t need a lot of fancy features or extra pages—just a home page, store page, and maybe an about page.

YouTube TV is a relative newcomer to the live TV streaming game, so it certainly has its drawbacks (hello, limited availability). But overall, it’s our favorite because it’s smooth, streams in 1080p definition, and features more local channels per area than any other streaming service. YouTube TV just makes it easier to watch all the shows you love without the frustration of buffering, lagging, or low-quality definition. Is a synopsis not enough for you? We respect that. Below, we’ve gathered all the nitty-gritty details you need to know about YouTube TV.

The Apple TV 4K remote features a touchpad, which is so sensitive it often requires more work to actually get to the app or selection you want. Seriously—if you want to actually make it to the newest episode of Rick and Morty, for instance, you’ve got to be very still, concentrate, and pray to the Elder gods that you won’t overshoot and click on the next episode of Paw Patrol. And heaven help you if you lose your remote between the couch cushions. You could wind up rewinding, fast-forwarding, or performing a jump to an alternate reality—all before you even have the chance to find the tiny thing.