Cutting cable can save you upwards of $500 a year, and Lifehacker shows you how to do it while still getting to watch all your favorite shows and movies online.

There’s nothing here that will blow away experienced online content-watchers but it’s a good starting point for beginners and there might be a few links or devices in there that more advanced folks have slept on.

How Can I Ditch Cable and Watch My TV Shows and Movies Online? [Lifehacker]

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