Mitch Bartlett

I have over 25 years of experience working with the latest technology. As a child, I delighted in tinkering with radios, VCRs, and TVs—a passion that still resonates with me today. I possess an extensive array of TV and music streaming tech, fostering my ongoing fascination with these innovations, which I enjoy documenting through my writing. When I'm not engrossed in technological pursuits, I enthusiastically support my Chicago Bears or the Chicago Cubs. Additionally, I indulge my passion for collecting baseball cards, amassing a collection that some might consider excessive.

Is There a Roku Web Browser?

January 18, 2023March 4, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett

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The Fire TV has a built-in web browser called Silk. As a Roku user, it made me wonder if there was a Roku web browser available. Does the streaming player support one?

Roku vs. Fire TV: Which Device is Best for You?

April 10, 2024February 26, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett

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When it comes to streaming devices, two of the most popular options are Roku and Amazon’s Fire TV. Both offer a wide range of features and capabilities, but which one comes out on top? Let’s take a closer look at how they compare across key areas.

Fire TV / Firestick: Where to Find WPS PIN

October 24, 2023February 23, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett

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You can easily connect the Amazon Fire TV to a Wi-Fi network by finding the WPS Pin for the device and inputting the PIN into your Wi-Fi router. Where can you find the PIN though? If you’re not sure where to find it, we’ll help you with this guide.

How to Connect Keyboard to Firestick

April 20, 2024February 12, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett

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Unlike other models of the Amazon Fire TV, the Firestick and Fire TV Stick Lite does not have a USB port. You can still connect a keyboard to the Firestick with a little tech know-how though. We cover what you need in this guide.

Fire TV / Firestick Stuck at ‘Connecting to Amazon’

April 20, 2024February 10, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett

Some Amazon Fire TV users may find themselves stuck at a screen that say ‘Connecting to Amazon’ when trying start it up. The device is unresponsive to buttons and won’t let you go any further. Restarting only takes you back to the same screen.

How to Cast Android Screen to Fire TV / Firestick

January 18, 2023February 8, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett

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Do you need to learn how to cast the screen of your Android device to your TV? You can mirror your Android screen and cast media such as videos or photos to the Amazon Fire TV, Firestick, and Fire TV Stick Lite devices using these steps.

Roku: How to Sign Out of Prime Video Account

April 18, 2023February 5, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett

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Much of my time has been wasted trying to figure out how to sign out of Amazon Prime Video accounts from the Roku app. So, I thought I’d write this post up to save others the trip.

How To Install Kodi on Fire TV / Firestick

January 18, 2023February 3, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett

You won’t find the Kodi app in the Amazon Fire TV Appstore. You’ll have to use a sideloading method to download and add it. Here are the easiest steps to install Kodi on Firestick/Fire TV Cube, box, and other models.