I cut cable to save $1,200 a year. Here's what helped me do it

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I cut ties with cable when I moved two years ago, and I'm currently saving about $100 a month by doing so. Products like streaming devices and smart TVs have helped me make the transition from traditional cable TV to streaming services.

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If you're looking to do the same, these are the products and services I recommend buying during Black Friday this week so you can still watch your favorite movies and TV shows for even less this holiday season.

By now, most people have a favorite streaming device. Personally, I prefer Roku over other streaming devices like Fire TV Stick or Google Streamer because it is simple and straightforward to use. I also don't have Google or Alexa smart home devices, so there's no need to stay in those ecosystems.

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However, the Amazon Fire TV Stick and the Google Streamer are also both on sale for Black Friday, if you prefer those devices over Roku.

If you're a fan of Only Murders in the Building or into franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, or Pixar, you're going to need Disney+ and Hulu. And right now, you can bundle Disney+ and Hulu for just $4.99 per month for the first year, down from the usual bundle price of $12.99 per month.

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This offer is for the ad-supported plans on both services only, and for both new and eligible returning subscribers.

Going with the theme of Roku, you can get this TCL Roku TV to put in your spare bedroom or office. Simply plug the TV in, sign directly into Roku, and it's set up in seconds.

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There are also other options from Toshiba, Samsung, Insignia, and more built in with streaming capabilities right off the bat–no streaming stick required.

The Eero Pro 7 is the perfest midrange router for those looking to upgrade a congested network to Wi-Fi 7. This mesh router will deliver faster speeds, so you'll experience no more delays in streaming live TV.

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It can easily handle streaming, gaming, and large file downloads without a hint of slowdown.

When is Black Friday?

This year, Black Friday is happening on Friday, Nov. 28, while Cyber Monday will be on Monday, Dec. 1. Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving in the US. This holiday is celebrated on the last Thursday in November.

What are the best gifts?

We've curated our top tech picks for the holiday season, perfect for gifting to yourself or a loved one. Shop our gift guides below:

If you're looking for more Black Friday streaming deals, like HBO Max for $2.99/month, or Disney+ and Hulu for $5/month, ZDNET's covering all the best Black Friday offers -- including streaming, TVs, and more -- live through Dec. 2.

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