Everyday life has changed amid the coronavirus crisis, and it can be pretty boring being on lockdown. If you don’t have access to any streaming services because money is tight, or you’ve watched everything worth seeing on the platform you do have, don’t miss this. In this Komando DIY, we have the five best free, legitimate streaming sites for you to check out. You can thank us later.

The streaming market is more crowded than ever — and every one of them wants your money. If you subscribe to Netlflix, Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV or some combination of these, your monthly bill might be enough to make you rethink all these options. That’s why you need to look at the bottom line. In this Digital Life Hack, Kim has 9 insider tips to help you save big money and still get all the content you want.

Which streaming player is best? Kim breaks down the options and tells you why you may want to choose one device over the others. Whether you’re looking to cut the cord and ditch cable, or just get access to even more content, this complete guide to the top streaming devices can help.

Exciting news! Full episodes of “The Kim Komando Show” are now available on Amazon Echo. Just say, “Alexa, play The Kim Komando Show” and follow the prompts to sign up. For just $2.99 per month, listen to full episodes of my weekly show on your time! Stay up on the latest digital news, get tips to stay safe and secure online, learn how to use the latest technology to make your life better — and learn what to avoid. Alexa, play The Kim Komando Show!

A long plane, train or car ride (if you’re a passenger, of course) is the perfect time to binge-watch a TV show or watch a movie. To save your wireless data, and ensure you can watch with or without reliable Wi-Fi, download your content in advance. I’ll show you how to download movies, TV episodes and more from Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and even the Library of Congress.

Scotland is a place of wonder — filled with sweeping mountain vistas and deep, mysterious lakes called “lochs.” You may have even heard of one, “Loch Ness,” and the famous monster that supposedly lives inside its waters. See the beauty of the Scottish Highlands, and learn how it even inspired filmmakers to place the Hogwarts Express from Harry Potter among its beautiful green valleys.

On her June 15 show, Kim talked to Davide Cerretini, a restaurant owner who deliberately asked for one-star reviews on Yelp. Why would he do that? The small business community sees Yelp’s sales tactic as extortion. Does Yelp genuinely have an interest in helping people support the best local businesses, or are they a pay-to-play advertising platform? His story was turned into a documentary, and this is the offiicial trailer. “Billion Dollar Bully” is available to purchase or rent on Amazon and iTunes.

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Andrew Babinski, Kim’s cohost, recommends ‘Nailed It,’ a Netflix original in its third season. This isn’t your mother’s cooking show. Contestants with no kitchen talent — or a reputation for kitchen disasters — compete for cash by recreating edible masterpieces. Hosted by comedienne Nicole Byer and pastry chef Jacque Torres. Check out the official trailer for Season 3, which premiered May 17, 2019.

Unsurprisingly, Game of Thrones’ fifth episode of its final season left many viewers in a state of shock. Between plot twists, violence, and incredible cinematography, the clashing armies of Westeros have never looked this ferocious (or terrifying.) What you might not have noticed, however, are subtle details in the background of many frames. Eagle-eyed viewers have been keen to point out the secrets hidden in the episode, and this list compiles some of the best findings into one place. Oh, as a courtesy, here’s a spoiler alert!

Good TV shows can go on for years, but sticking the landing is exceptionally hard. Few shows are able to do it, and those who don’t become famous for an entirely different reason. See 10 of the best examples of misguided decision-making by TV producers. You won’t believe how much one small change could have saved these shows.

Crafted from a newly discovered trove of 65mm footage, and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, “Apollo 11” takes us straight to the heart of NASA’s most celebrated mission—the one that first put men on the moon, and forever made Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into household names. Immersed in the perspectives of the astronauts, the team in Mission Control, and the millions of spectators on the ground, we vividly experience those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future.

The world lost one of its most beloved conservationists when Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, passed away in 2006. His family, however, has made it their life’s mission to carry on his legacy of protecting wildlife and educating people. Steve’s son, Robert, has grown up to be the spitting image of his father, and has landed his own show alongside his sister and mother in Crikey! It’s the Irwins. See the next generation of crocodile hunters tango with some impressive wildlife. You’ll be saying g’day before you know it!

The Endgame is here, and The Avengers have taken the world by storm! In the popular two-part Marvel spectacular, the characters aren’t just superheroes — they’re icons in their own world! Because of this, an entire market of in-universe products exists for the people of Earth 616 to enjoy. In the most recent movies, the Avengers talk about Ben & Jerry’s flavors based on their superhero identities, but sadly, these treats don’t exist in real life. Thankfully, YouTube cooking icon Babish is here with his own twist on these fictional frozen flavors. Bon appetite! (This video is spoiler free, by the way!)

Kim’s streaming pick this week is the Oscar-winning documentary, “Free Solo.” It tells the story of rock climber Alex Honnold, who attempts the first known free-solo climb of El Capitan’s 900-meter vertical rock at Yosemite National Park.

What’s it about? Well, you may have heard about Flat Earthers — people who believe the Earth is flat. Yes, there is a small but growing movement of people that may number in the millions who believe the Earth is not a sphere but more like a flat saucer hanging space. Join the filmmakers as they follow a group of Flat Earthers, and get to know the people who actually say they believe the Earth is flat.

It was Kim’s pick this week of what I streamed and really liked, and she found herself learning more about the classic comedy duo Stan & Ollie. It was a sweet story of two legendary comics with spot-on performances, big laughs, and genuinely touching moments.

Every week on the Kim Komando Show, Andrew and Kim share what shows they streamed and really liked. This week’s show is “Catastrophe.” An American in London on business meets an Irish teacher and the sparks fly. Things don’t go as planned and what was meant to be a fling gets serious fast between the recent acquaintances. It’s a comedy series and it’s funny.

Celebrities, costumes, and singing? It’s a strange and ridiculous combination that comes together to make great TV in “The Masked Singer.” In this spectacle of a game show, celebrity contestants dress up in elaborate costumes and sing while a panel tries to guess their identity. Some of the voices are unmistakable, but others might just catch you off guard. Can you unmask The Masked Singer?

Cutting the cable doesn’t always cut the bill. Now, besides paying for cable, we pay for multiple streaming services with different exclusive content. But why do that when there are free streaming services out there? Watch this clip from The Kim Komando Show for a Money Tip that will give you 5 streaming services you can use immediately for FREE!

Google has announced one of its newest creations. It has been slowly entering different markets, including the smartphone market with the Pixel phone, the smart home market with Google Home, and now the gaming console market. The Stadia is a new console for a new generation, and Google is making some big promises about what it has to offer. Get a quick peek at Google’s announcement of the console at GDC 2019.