Category: How To
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How to Solve Hulu Streaming Issues
Stuttering or freezing video playback is certainly no fun, no matter which service you’re dealing with. In this how-to guide, we’ll walk you through some tried-and-true steps to get your Hulu content back up and running. We’ll start with the simpler, quicker fixes before resorting to more drastic measures, but we hope this guide can…
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Which Devices Work with Hulu?
We know it can get a bit confusing trying to match up streaming services with smart TVs and other devices that support them. So we’re putting together guides to the various streaming devices, platforms, and other hardware that play nice with some of the most popular services. For this guide, we’re focusing on Hulu, which…
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How to Get Fire TV to Fit Your TV Screen
Amazon’s Fire TV is a simple way to add some smarts to your TV. The Fire TV Stick and Stick 4K, especially, are extremely portable, so they can be rather handy when you’re traveling and want to bring your favorite services and content along. But sometimes the image needs a little adjusting, so if your…
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How to Pair a Chromecast to Your TV
Google’s Chromecast devices are small and unassuming, but they pack some surprising capabilities in a tiny package. In this guide, we’re going to walk you through the basics of setting up your Chromecast with your TV and mobile devices so you can get down to business and start casting. Plug Your Chromecast into Your TV…
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How to Watch the Grand Ole Opry with Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood Tonight
Tonight, country music legends Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will be performing their hits live, as part of the Grand Ole Opry Saturday Concert series. Garth Brooks has had a chart-breaking career with hits like “Friends in Low Places,” “Papa Loved Mama,” and “The Thunder Rolls.” Trisha Yearwood has also had a run of chart…
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How to Use The Roku Channel’s Parental Controls
While Roku streaming devices don’t offer a single, one-stop location for parental controls that govern all your streaming services and apps, you can set up PIN-protected access for playback restrictions within The Roku Channel. Also, Roku TVs can restrict over-the-air content based on ratings. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to set up…
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Which Devices Work with Sling TV?
With so many streaming services, and so many streaming devices, knowing what works with what can get a bit a confusing. And since we’re all about making cord cutting simpler, not harder, we thought we’d put together a guide to the different streaming devices, platforms, and other hardware that support some of the most popular…
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How To Stop Netflix From Suggesting Certain Titles
Netflix usually does pretty well at suggesting titles it thinks you might like based on shows you’ve watched in the past. However, sometimes it can get frustrating seeing the same recommendations over and over, especially if you’re not interested in them. How to Hide Titles from Netflix Suggestions: Go to “Your viewing history” and click…
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How to Watch the ‘Parks and Rec’ Reunion Tonight
A Parks and Rec reunion is finally here. In the episode, Leslie Knope keeps the Parks and Rec department connected during the quarantine, with help from Zoom. “I’ve been practicing social distancing since I was 4 years old,” Ron Swanson says, in a teaser clip, shown below. Tune in tonight to see how the rest of…
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5 Amazon Fire TV Features You Might Not Know About
Amazon’s Fire TV lineup currently includes a trio of streaming options at a few price points – from a basic, 1080p Fire TV Stick to a 4K HDR-capable Fire TV Cube. And while features and specs might differ among the devices, there are a few handy tips new owners might not be aware of. For…