Fix: Fire TV Stick apps missing from home screen
You turn on your TV to watch your favorite show, but the Fire TV home screen is blank. When your Fire TV Stick apps disappear, … Read more
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Fire OS vs Vega OS: Which interface is best?
When weighing Fire OS vs Vega OS, consumers face the biggest strategic shift in Amazon’s home entertainment history. For over a decade, millions of living … Read more
DIRECTV STREAM vs Traditional Satellite Services examined
For decades, satellite dishes on rooftops were the primary option for comprehensive home channel packages. Today, consumers must compare DIRECTV STREAM vs. Traditional Satellite Services … Read more
DirecTV Gemini Air vs. Comcast Xfinity XR15: Which remote wins?
Most people focus on monthly costs or channel options when choosing a TV service, but the remote is what you use every day. Here, we … Read more
Why Apple TV overheats during normal usage (and how to fix it)
If your Apple TV overheats, it can suddenly stop your movie or TV show. When this happens, you will see a message on your screen: … Read more
How to fix the Roku app keyboard when it stops working
The Roku app keyboard makes searching for movies on your TV easy. But if it stops working while you search on Netflix, YouTube, or Hulu, … Read more
BBC iPlayer will block all uncertified Android devices
If you watch TV with a low-cost streaming stick or an unbranded Android box, there’s an important deadline coming up. Starting in September, the BBC … Read more
Fix the annoying “App Update” pop-up on your Roku
You turn on your TV, start a live sports stream or your favorite channel, and get comfortable. After a minute or two, a small pop-up … Read more
How to fix a Roku USB drive that is not recognized
Plugging a thumb drive into your Roku should be an easy way to watch movies, listen to music, or view photos on your TV. But … Read more
Amazon is now launching Adaptive Display for Fire TV devices
If you have ever squinted at small movie titles or had trouble reading menu text from your couch, you are not alone. Amazon is now … Read more
Why your Fire TV keeps changing apps randomly
Has your Fire TV ever started playing random shows or movies by itself? For example, you might be watching a movie on YouTube TV when … Read more
Why your Apple TV app flickers during movies (and how to fix it)
You are ready to watch a movie on your Apple TV, but the screen suddenly flashes, flickers, or briefly goes black. This is more confusing … Read more
How to fix green squares on your Google TV Streamer
Some Google TV Streamer owners have opened their new devices and found a frustrating problem. Instead of clear 4K HDR video, they see odd visual … Read more
Roku Stick not recognized by TV? Here is what to do
Roku Streaming Sticks can make any regular TV smart. But sometimes, your TV just won’t recognize the stick, even when it is plugged in. Maybe … Read more
How to fix a split or double image on a TCL Roku TV
You turned on your old TCL Roku TV and saw the picture split right down the middle. Even worse, every other horizontal line moves up … Read more
Fix TCL Roku TV playing live TV audio when turned off
Picture this: you walk into your living room late at night. The house is dark, the TV screen is off, but suddenly you hear live … Read more
Sharp replaces Google TV with Titan OS on new smart TVs
Sharp is now moving away from Google TV on several of its new European models. Instead, the company is installing a relatively new software platform … Read more
Fix the Samsung TV Plus region error on your Smart TV
A lot of people run into problems when they change their TV settings. If you recently switched your Samsung Smart TV’s region or country code … Read more
Walmart launches ONN Google TVs under $250
Walmart is now selling ONN Google TVs, including a 55-inch 4K QLED smart TV for only $248. This new line brings Google’s streaming software to … Read more
Hisense vs. Samsung: The best 4K TV you can buy for under $300
Not long ago, a $300 budget meant settling for a small TV with a blurry picture. Now, thanks to better technology, you can get a … Read more