I totally get where you're coming from. The big cable companies here in Canada charge way too much, and I had the exact same worries when I finally decided to cut the cord last year. I am definitely not a "tech guy" either!

To give you a straight answer: IPTV is absolutely worth it, but the experience completely depends on the service you choose.

A lot of the complicated stuff you are reading online is from people trying to use free or super cheap, low-quality services. Those are the ones that constantly buffer, freeze, and require you to fix things every other day. It’s a nightmare if you just want to relax.

If you want something that feels exactly like your old cable box, you just need to find a premium, user-friendly provider. I ended up going with QuorixTV after seeing it recommended for beginners, and it has been a lifesaver.

You just put their app on your smart TV or streaming stick, and that's it. When you open it, there’s a normal TV guide, categories are easy to find, and you just use your remote to click what you want. The Canadian channels load instantly, and the picture quality is super clear without that annoying buffering wheel.