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.

Firestick Won’t Pair to Bluetooth Device

March 17, 2024December 3, 2020 by Mitch Bartlett

Every once in a while, my Firestick will not connect to a Bluetooth device such as a speaker or headphones. I thought I would share some common troubleshooting steps you may want to take if you are experiencing the same issue with your Bluetooth device.

Netflix: Fix Missing Component Error Code M7357-1003

January 18, 2023November 23, 2020 by Mitch Bartlett

If you are using Google Chrome to watch a show on Netflix and receive error that says “Whoops,. something went wrong… Missing Component. Error code M7357-1003“, give these steps a try to fix the issue.

Downton Abbey Has a UK and US Version

January 18, 2023November 19, 2020 by Mitch Bartlett

I recently noticed that Season 2 of the PBS show Downton Abbey was recently added to Amazon Prime Video. I had been waiting to watch the series on Netflix for a while.

After deciding to sit down and start season 2, I noticed the title said “Original UK Version”. UK Version? Is there a difference between the US and UK version?

How To Limit Netflix Bandwidth Usage

March 17, 2024November 19, 2020 by Mitch Bartlett

Watching Netflix 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.

How to Connect Roku to an Analog CRT TV

April 21, 2024October 14, 2020 by Mitch Bartlett

What if you have an old, non-smart TV that’s doesn’t have an HDMI port? Even without an HDMI port on your TV, you can still connect a Roku device to it. In this guide, we are going to cover two solutions you can use.

Fix: Roku Thumbnail Pictures Are Missing

January 18, 2023September 28, 2020 by Mitch Bartlett

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’

January 18, 2023September 24, 2020 by Mitch Bartlett

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

April 21, 2024June 17, 2020 by Mitch Bartlett

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.