Streaming Platform Hacks & Guides

Streaming services have revolutionized how we consume entertainment, but unlocking their full potential often requires some insider knowledge. From unblocking geo-restricted content to optimizing your streaming subscriptions, our expertly crafted guides will help you get the most out of your favorite platforms. Whether you’re tackling Netflix errors, finding ways to save on subscriptions, or exploring hidden features, our content is designed to provide clear, actionable solutions.

Our collection of streaming platform hacks includes practical tips and strategies to enhance your viewing experience. Learn how to bypass restrictions, eliminate ads, and find the best tools to manage your subscriptions. Explore the possibilities with our detailed guides and take control of how you stream your favorite shows and movies.

10 Best Buffstreams Alternative Sites for Live Sports Streaming

Buffstreams is a popular streaming website, but it has its days. Streams sometimes don’t load, and its website is ad-heavy — in my testing, I had to close 13 pop-up ads and redirects before accessing a tennis game, only to face a never-ending buffering wheel. To avoid missing your favorite games, I recommend using a...

By Wisdom Sablah — 27 Oct'25 Last Updated: 27 Oct'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

10 Best Stream2Watch Alternative Sites for Live Sports Streams

Unfortunately Stream2Watch is no longer reliable for watching live sports events. While writing this article, I noticed that all its mirror URLs led to one site. Unfortunately, that site didn’t load any livestreams, simply stating, “Your ISP is blocking this stream.” Your best bet for watching live games is to use a Stream2Watch alternative site. ...

By Wisdom Sablah — 19 Oct'25 Last Updated: 19 Oct'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

10 Best CrackStreams Alternative Sites to Watch Live Sports

CrackStreams used to be one of the most popular live sports streaming sites, but it was taken down in December 2024. Although some mirrors have sprung up, many of them are unreliable or full of ads. As a Cloudwards entertainment and online privacy writer, I examined over 30 similar streaming sites, and I’ll reveal the...

By Wisdom Sablah — 21 Sep'25 Last Updated: 21 Sep'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Netflix Prices by Country: How Long Do You Need to Work to Pay for Netflix in Every Country?

Streaming giant Netflix is a staple for scores of movie and series lovers, with more than 300 million memberships worldwide as of 2025. For people in some countries earning within the median income range, Netflix is no great expense, but for others, as our study of Netflix prices by country reveals, it can take days...

By Kit Copson — 18 Sep'25 Last Updated: 18 Sep'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

10 Best Free Sports Streaming Sites

Finding a dependable free sports streaming website to watch your favorite matches is harder than it should be. While legal free streaming comes with ads or geoblocks, unofficial sites can have shady mirrors, lagging streams and even more ads. As a Cloudwards VPN and streaming writer, I conducted extensive research and testing to find the...

By Wisdom Sablah — 14 Sep'25 Last Updated: 14 Sep'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

The 12 Best Free Illegal Movie Websites: Free Online Streaming Sites

Free illegal movie websites are everywhere, but finding a safe, functional and high-quality option is a challenge. Many sites suffer from downtime, are riddled with malware and offer poor streaming qualities. As a Cloudwards entertainment writer, I spent several days testing and reviewing free online movie websites, and I’ll share my findings with you. Beware...

By Wisdom Sablah — 31 Aug'25 Last Updated: 23 Sep'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Best 123Movies Alternative: 10 Free Streaming Sites

You’d be forgiven for thinking the original 123Movies still exists, given that several mirror sites have emerged promising free, high-quality streams. As a Cloudwards entertainment and VPN writer, I know that many of these spin-offs are plagued by intrusive ads, malware and poor streaming links. The good news is that a reliable 123Movies alternative can...

By Wisdom Sablah — 24 Aug'25 Last Updated: 10 Sep'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

The Top 6 StreamEast Alternatives: Live Sports Streaming for Free

Like many free livestreaming sites, StreamEast is unreliable. The U.S. government has blocked its primary domain, and any working mirror site can suffer the same fate. In addition, StreamEast’s mirrors often experience downtime. To ensure you don’t miss your favorite sports matches, we recommend knowing a few Stream East alternatives. In this article, we’ll recommend...

By Wisdom Sablah — 04 Jun'25 Last Updated: 04 Jun'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Fix Common Netflix Error Code Issues in 2025: List of Netflix Errors Included

If you use Netflix, you may have noticed that several codes occasionally appear to tell you something is wrong. With so many different codes, it can be perplexing to decipher what they all mean and determine how to resolve each one. That’s why we put together this collection of common Netflix error code issues and...

By Kit Copson — 04 Oct'24 Last Updated: 28 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Best Streaming Services 2025: List of All Providers and Prices

There’s no doubt about it: The allure of streaming platforms is hard to resist. They’re cheaper than movie theater tickets and let you watch what you want, when you want, free of scheduling restrictions. However, the cost of the best streaming services can start to add up. Each streaming service has a collection of shows...

By Kit Copson — 02 Sep'24 Last Updated: 28 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz