I recently left town for a few days and one of my good friends graciously volunteered to cat sit for me. When I returned, my cat was just as I had left her, but I couldn’t say the same for my Roku. My friend had logged into my Roku with her email, linking it to …
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Signing into your Google account is crucial to seamlessly consuming personalized content on YouTube. You must do that for each device you want to watch YouTube on. If you pay for your YouTube, logging in helps you enjoy the various perks of being a Premium user—for example, you don’t see ads. If you’re on your …
Picture this: It’s a cozy evening, and there is nothing else you’d rather do than dive into the world of (HBO) Max on your Roku streaming stick. You pick your favorite program while eagerly adjusting to sink into the show. But wait, there’s a glitch somewhere! Every time you hit play, you get a momentary …
Are you tired of the unsightly mess of TV cords and wires ruining the aesthetic of your living space? Whether you have a wall-mounted TV or not, dealing with cable clutter can be a frustrating challenge. But fear not, because we’ve got you covered with our comprehensive guide on how to hide TV wires to …
Like most TVs, your Roku TV has a small LED light on the front. The light helps indicate critical TV statuses. It usually denotes whether the device is powered off. When you press a key on the TV remote, the light blinks to indicate the TV received the command and shall respond. When the TV …
Samsung TV+ is a streaming package that provides instant access to news, sports, and other entertainment programs at no extra cost. With Samsung TV+, you don’t need downloads, logins, additional devices, subscription fees, or credit cards. If Samsung TV+ is not working on your Samsung TV, you’re missing out. This situation can result from unsupported …
Choosing a name for your Apple TV can be a daunting task. Sure, you could go with the basic “Living Room TV” or “Bedroom TV,” but where’s the fun in that? If you’re looking to add a little personality to your device, consider giving it a funny name that will make you smile every time …
Your Roku TV has it all: endless content, an incredible picture resolution, and an OS that’s easy to navigate. However, there’s one thing you still haven’t been able to figure out: How do you change your Roku TV’s input? You’ve scoured your TV’s settings but can not find its input settings for the life of …
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 …
Your Roku remote mysteriously stopped working a few days ago, and to say you’re going through Roku withdrawals would be an understatement. You could order a new Roku remote, but if possible, you’d like to figure out a free solution. Then, you remember your LG TV’s original Magic Remote that’s just begging to be used. …
Audio and video are two major aspects of any visual media consumption experience. Regardless of their exquisite quality, video can never cover up for mediocre quality or low-sounding volume. If you stream a movie on your Roku TV and the sound is excruciatingly low, the 4K HDR screen will provide no relief. You want the …
Like a modern-day Red Ring of Death, some Sony TVs will begin to turn on, only to shut down and flash a red light at the bottom. Once this happens, any attempt to turn on the TV yields the same behavior. There are several ways to address and resolve this issue. However, some trial and …
Are you tired of endlessly surfing through Roku’s live TV channels, clicking through each one just to find your favorite? We understand how frustrating it can be to navigate without the convenience of numeric buttons on your Roku remote. But fear not! There are simple and effective methods to change the channel and quickly access …
TCL TVs are the perfect budget-friendly purchase for anyone who wants a smart TV without paying a premium price. However, your experience with your TCL TV network has been less than satisfactory. Your TV’s Wi-Fi consistently cuts out or throttles, making your nightly streaming sessions more stressful than relaxing. Nothing makes you want to tear …
With the 3rd generation Apple TV 4K rocking the A15 Bionic chip, the Apple TV has always been at the forefront regarding raw processing power. The device is also sleeker-looking and robustly built, made predominantly with recycled aluminum compared to the plastic casings most streaming devices incorporate. But good looks and a powerful CPU are …
Dolby Vision can make your TV’s image look more vivid and defined than ever before. It was first developed by Dolby Laboratories for HDR (or High Dynamic Range) video and quickly became a favorite of both film fanatics and gamers alike. However, since HDR intensifies an image’s shadow, enabling it will often cause the video …
Imagine you’ve eagerly registered for an Apple TV plan, looking forward to the numerous interesting programs it provides. You plug your Fire TV Stick into your TV and are ready to stream the Apple TV app, but to your dismay, it’s nowhere to be found. Or, you could be settling down on your sofa, Fire …
TCL TVs have tons of apps to satisfy your every whim. Whether you want to stream a niche overseas show, play a casual game, or listen to music, your TCL TV has it all. However, can you use a web browser on your TCL TV to search for content online or open web pages? Do …
Your once beautiful TCL TV screen is beginning to look like a muddled mess of colors and glitches. While it will display an image clearly one moment, the same image will be frozen or distorted the next. The TV is only a year old, so you’re not sure this problem can be chalked up to …
Your TCL TV has been stuck on its startup screen for hours. You may have liked the TCL logo before, but after staring at it in frustration for what seems like forever, it’s starting to get a little old. You’ve tried turning your TV on and off again, but the startup screen still won’t budge. …