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Google TV is winning by doing nothing as Fire TV and Roku self-destruct
Ads, interface changes, and even AI slop are helping Android-powered sets.
I changed these 4 settings on my Roku to reclaim my Home screen
These four Roku settings cut down on Home screen clutter, recommendations, sponsored content, and other distractions.
Pi-hole won't stop your smart TV from spying, here's what actually works
Pi-hole isn't enough to stop your smart TV from spying.
Stop letting Roku bury your apps under ads and recommendations
Giant ad billboards dominate the Roku skyline while familiar apps drift farther down the screen, disrupting flow.
Roku now offers subscription bundles—choose wisely
You'll save money if you'll make good use of the bundles.
There's never been a better time to build your own Fire TV Stick or Roku replacement
Don't buy another streaming stick—here's why building your own is easier than you think.
Roku is destroying the clean home screen that convinced me to buy it in the first place
Roku sold me on a clean interface, then buried it under ads and recommendations.
Fire TV and Roku keep getting worse, but this streamer I bought in 2022 has only gotten better
A 2022 impulse buy became a surprising long term winner with continual software polish and useful hardware upgrades.
Your Roku can do more than streaming, here are the hidden features most people miss
Most people use their Roku just to stream shows, but it has features that can make it easier, more flexible, and even save you money.
Forget Roku and Fire TV, this is a better way to stream
Skip the streaming stick. This setup gives you more control, better performance, and fewer limits than Roku or Fire TV.
Why you shouldn't use Roku, Tubi, and Pluto TV the exact same way
Roku, Tubi, and Pluto TV are all free, but each one works best for a different kind of viewing mood.
I bought a Roku for the hardware but stayed for the free streaming library
Roku's affordable sticks won me over on hardware—but The Roku Channel's free library is what really surprised me.
These are the 4 settings that made my old Roku TV feel new again
Stop replacing your Roku TV, disable these 4 settings instead.
Your old Roku may be long past its expiration date, here's how to check
It's an older Roku, sir, but it checks out.
Fox buys Roku—what does this mean for your streaming services?
Fox wants to rule both live sports and streaming shows.
Stop wasting money on expensive projectors—these 5 tweaks fix the cheap ones
A few simple changes can make a big difference.
A new router won't fix your old TV's buffering problem
Discover the surprising reason your smart TV's Wi-Fi signal is weak, and how a simple addition can solve the buffering issues once and for all.
Your Roku is tracking more than you think, here's how to limit it
Your Roku tracks more than you might expect. These quick settings changes can reduce tracking and give you more control over your privacy.
Your streaming subtitles are probably too small—here's how to fix them
Your streaming subtitles are probably too small—here's how to fix it across all your apps
This overlooked Roku feature lets me jump back into shows without opening any apps
Roku has a way to find all the shows you've been watching without the scavenger hunt and long loading times you typically to go through.