5 hacks to get faster streaming video and avoid endless buffering

As Americans step away from pricey cable packages and grow accustomed to streaming on-the-go, they're increasingly using their tablets, smartphones and computers to view media they once watched on TV.

According to Nielsen's Total Audience Report, online video streaming grew 60% while traditional television viewing dropped 4% in the final quarter of 2014

That same year, Americans watched nearly 11 hours of online video a month, a figure that would be higher if it accounted for viewing on mobile devices, gaming consoles and streaming media players. Read more...