Watching Netflix Instant can quickly use up your monthly Internet bandwidth allocation. Fortunately, Netflix provides customers the ability to adjust the video quality so that you don’t exceed your limit. We cover the steps here in this tutorial.
Mitch Bartlett
How to Connect Roku to an Analog CRT TV
Breathe new life into that old Analog CRT TV by connecting a Roku to it. But what if you have an old, non-smart TV that’s doesn’t have an HDMI port? Can you connect a Roku to it? Here are two solutions you can use.
Fix: Roku Thumbnail Pictures Are Missing
Roku device owners may find that they have a problem where the thumbnail pictures are not showing for the titles of shows and movies. You can usually fix this problem with one of the following solutions.
YouTube TV: How To Mark Shows as ‘Unwatched’
Are you wondering how to mark shows as “Unwatched” on YouTube TV? You’re not the only one!
If you’re looking for a single setting on your videos to set them as “Unwatched” after you have watched them, you won’t find one. But clearing the show from your watch history will do this.
How to Connect Roku to a Computer
I love the interface of the Roku. It’s so simple to use. I wanted to Connect my Roku box to a computer so that I could watch the content within the window on my computer. I know that may be strange to some folks, but navigating to the different video content providers is a much clunkier experience in a browser. It also helps to have it available to grab screenshots from the Roku.
How to Enable HDMI-CEC on Your TV
The HDMI-CEC feature on your television allows virtually any remote control to communicate directly with devices that attack to the HDMI port on your TV. It can allow you to use a remote with streaming boxes like the Roku or Chromecast.
Enabling HDMI-CEC on your TV can be confusing because manufacturers call the feature different names. You may have to check the documentation provided with your TV to see if it supports HDMI-CEC. If it does, these steps should turn the feature on.
Apple TV: 3 Universal Remotes That Work
I was recently thrilled to learn that there are options for replacement universal remotes that work with Apple TV. It’s difficult to find them, since some of the universal remotes for sale out there can be expensive or not work quite right as far as button assignments. These options work best with the Apple TV.
Play Windows Media Center Recordings on Roku
I have a PC in my living room that rocks Windows Media Center for recording TV. The bedroom is where the Roku is located. I thought it would be oh so nice to be able to play some of my Windows Media Center recordings on the Roku. I had to find a solution for this. Here are the steps you can take to get started.