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Yesenia Achlim

Yesenia Achlim is a technical copywriter and editor with a focus on AV equipment. She aims to break down complicated topics and make technology accessible, no matter your technical expertise. When she’s not teaching you how to replace a projector lamp, you can find her reading and baking.

What To Know Sharing your PlayStation Network (PSN) account is against PlayStation’s terms of service and can result in being banned. Sharing your PSN account exposes your personal data, banking details, and purchases. Sharing your PlayStation Network (PSN) account can, as it violates PlayStation’s terms of service. Additionally, this risks your personal information and banking …

What To Know To sign out of someone’s Roku account, perform a factory reset: Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset > Enter code > OK > Start factory reset. Unlink a Roku player from an account via the Roku website: Log into my.roku.com/account > My streaming devices & TVs > Remove …

What To Know To enable Roku Guest Mode: Log into my.roku.com > Update option under PIN preferences > Create PIN > Enter a 4-digit PIN > Save PIN > On Roku, go to Settings > Guest Mode > Enter Guest Mode > Enter PIN > Select checkout date. To disable Roku Guest Mode: Navigate to …

What To Know Change the Roku TV input with a remote via Settings > TV Inputs > Set up input > Select the input from the Home menu to display it. Without a remote, use the joystick or standard Power button on the Roku TV to access the Quick menu and select the desired input. …

Nowadays, most modern living rooms are defined by their TV, its size, orientation, and placement. Walk into almost anyone’s home and you’ll see that black screen at the epicenter of their living room, with almost every piece of furniture facing it. While you do your fair share of TV watching, you hate the way TVs …

You’re getting ready for a long transatlantic flight and are committed to staying entertained the entire time. You’ve packed a few books, snacks, and a sketchbook, but one thing is clearly missing: the music! Since you’ll be several thousand feet in the air, you won’t be able to use your iPhone’s data or connect to …

What To Know Thanks to the IR technology, you can control a Roku device with an LG Magic Remote once they are connected to each other. The LG Magic Remote allows basic commands on Roku but lacks the Asterisk (*) button for accessing app options. Alternative: The Roku Mobile app offers a full-featured virtual remote …

What To Know Enabling network pings via a remote sequence can help TCL TVs detect Wi-Fi. Switching to a less congested Wi-Fi channel may enhance connectivity. Incorrect date and time settings or a blank MAC address on TCL TVs can hinder Wi-Fi detection. Are you experiencing issues with your TCL TV’s Wi-Fi? You’re not alone. …

What To Know You can turn off Dolby Vision by disabling the HDR in your TV’s or streaming device’s Picture or Display settings. The process of turning off the HDR feature varies across devices like Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL TVs, Apple TV, and Roku. For some TV brands like LG and Sony, HDR must be …

What To Know TCL Android TVs and Google TVs come with web browsers, but TCL Roku TVs do not have a built-in internet browser. Users can display a browser on TCL Roku TVs using methods such as screen mirroring via HDMI, AirPlay, or Google Cast. Although not natively available, Google Chrome can be manually installed …

What To Know TCL TVs freezing or glitching can be attributed to software or hardware problems, with symptoms including screen flickering and colorful stripe displays. Common solutions include disabling the Auto Brightness Adjustment feature, ensuring a strong internet connection, and checking the integrity of HDMI connections and cables. If standard troubleshooting doesn’t help, consider performing …

What To Know The primary reason a TCL TV might get stuck on its startup screen is due to a malfunctioning operating system, often stemming from software updates with bugs. Possible solutions vary based on whether the user can access TV settings: options include soft reset, updating TV software, or performing a factory reset. For …

What To Know TVs can be controlled by the same remote due to universal remotes or same-brand TVs using identical remote types. Distance TVs, use mobile apps (e.g., SmartThings for Samsung) for separate control, or cover one TV’s IR sensor to stop simultaneous control. Pairing with Bluetooth remotes also allows independent control, ensuring your TV …

What To Know Your Apple TV’s blinking white or blue light signifies it’s receiving remote signals, starting up, or performing a software update. To restore your Apple TV HD or earlier: Disconnect it from power > Use a USB-C/Micro-USB cable to connect it to a computer & power > In Finder or iTunes app, click …

What To Know Ensure your Roku player or TV is compatible with Apple TV by checking the model numbers listed in the article or searching the app on the App Store; if not found, it’s unsupported. Resolve Apple TV issues on Roku by adjusting audio settings, loading the frozen program on another device, reinstalling & …

What To Know Basic solutions: Check and potentially replace your HDMI connection, adjust Apple TV’s video settings, and soft-reset or restart the Apple TV. More advanced checks: Ensure resolution compatibility between your Smart TV and Apple TV, or update the tvOS may solve software-related flickers. If flickering persists after troubleshooting, the issue may lie with your …

What To Know A Fire TV Stick can be connected to a MacBook using a capture card, even if the MacBook lacks an HDMI port. To set up the connection: Connect the Fire TV Stick to a capture card > Plug the capture card’s USB into the MacBook > Use the OBS app for configuration. …

What To Know Change Fire TV resolution via Settings > Displays & Sounds > Display > Video Resolution. Change Fire TV resolution manually by pressing the remote’s Up and Rewind keys together for 5 seconds. If your Fire TV screen is blank or you can’t change the resolution, try using the remote shortcut or consult …

What To Know To check for a sleep timer: Long-press the Fire TV remote’s Home button > Look for “Sleep Timer” in the Quick Menu. If no native sleep timer is available, download the Auto Sleep TV app: Navigate to the Fire TV app store > Install the Auto Sleep TV app > Choose your …

What To Know You can physically move your router to a new house, but whether it can access the internet depends on your ISP’s coverage range. For internet access in your new home, it must be equipped with the necessary infrastructure, e.g., if you use fiber optic cables and they aren’t present at your new …