Articles by: Susan Arendt

Susan Arendt is a writer, editor, and consultant with more than two decades of experience from companies including AOL, Conde Nast, and The New York Times. You can find her most recent written work on Wired (opens in new tab), or look for her on Twitter. Be prepared to see too many pictures of her dogs.

Best eyeglasses online: Man wearing glasses and smiling at laptop screen

Best eyeglasses online 2022: Where to buy glasses online

By Claire Davies, Susan Arendt published 17 August 22

Buying guide All of the best eyeglasses online to make finding your next pair easier, including prescription, reading and sunglasses.

Best TV streaming services 2022: Streaming sites for TV, kids shows, and more

Best TV streaming services 2022: Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, and more

By Susan Arendt published 2 December 21

Buying Guide We’ve tried and tested all of the best TV streaming services — here are the ones that come top in our list of favorites.

Wide Open West Internet review

By Susan Arendt published 16 September 21

Review The fact Wide Open West doesn’t offer service in the West is just the first problem.

Spectrum Internet review

By Susan Arendt published 2 September 21

Review Spectrum offers some of the fastest internet speeds available in the U.S.

RCN Internet review

By Susan Arendt published 2 September 21

Review RCN: The only thing more inconsistent than the connection is the monthly fee.

Red Pocket Mobile review

By Susan Arendt published 10 August 21

Review Red Pocket Mobile is a nationwide wireless service that’s very easy on the budget — but there are some tradeoffs.

HBO Max review

By Susan Arendt published 19 July 21

review HBO Max offers an amazing blend of high quality TV, classic movies, and new releases.

Best vision insurance 2022: Coverage for your vision care needs

By Susan Arendt, Leanne Macardle published 15 June 21

Buying Guide Find the best vision insurance and you’ll be able to spread the cost of your vision care for long-term eye health.

Paramount Plus review

By Susan Arendt published 18 March 21

Review CBS All Access has reinvented itself as Paramount Plus and has more to offer than just a new name.

Disney Plus review

By Susan Arendt published 19 January 21

Review Disney Plus seems unstoppable on its current trajectory, with Star Wars, Marvel, Simpsons, and more, especially now the original content is rolling in.

Peacock review

By Susan Arendt published 24 July 20

Review NBC's Peacock is showing up a little late to the streaming party, and is bringing commercials along with it.

Sling TV review

By Susan Arendt published 5 May 20

Review Sling wants to do cable television without so many strings (or cables) attached.

Amazon Prime Video review

By Anna Burleson, Susan Arendt, Ian Stokes published 30 March 20

Review Amazon Prime Video is a fantastic side benefit of Prime Shipping, but is it worth having all by itself?

Hulu review

By Susan Arendt published 26 March 20

Review Hulu may be the final push you need to cut yourself free of cable and satellite TV.

Apple TV Plus review

By Susan Arendt published 12 March 20

Review Apple TV Plus wants to be your new HBO, but it doesn’t have the goods... yet.

Shudder review

By Susan Arendt published 10 March 20

Review If you enjoy all things spooky and bloody, Shudder wants to be your go-to streaming service.

Netflix review

By Susan Arendt published 19 February 20

Review Netflix is the service that made video streaming a household staple but, with so many new services to choose from, is it still worth the money in 2021?

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