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Covering video streaming from all around the web, whether on Netflix, Disney+, or smaller services.

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You might be paying for 4K streaming you’re not actually getting — here’s how to check
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It would be a tragedy to expend 4K money and not get 4K service. Make sure that doesn't happen to you.

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Synology BeeStation Plus NAS kept on table
I stopped paying monthly and turned my NAS into a personal Netflix

It's a self-hosted alternative for your favourite shows and movies.

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A laptop showing the wha's on menu for free content on Plex.
4 Plex settings you should change right away for better streaming

A few simple Plex settings can supercharge your streaming.

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Richard Armitage as John Thornton in North & South
This 4-hour romantic period drama is better than Bridgerton

Bridgerton is the English period drama of the moment, but that doesn't mean it's the best.

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The Arctic Zephyr Reloaded Kodi skin.
These 5 Kodi skins are so beautiful you’ll forget you’re using a media player

These skins turn Kodi's default interface into a stunning entertainment hub, making your media library feel like a true home theater.

Govee Lightbar
I finally found a great use for my TV’s USB port

Light bars are a very neat thing to have, and they're good for eye strain, too.

Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland in episode 309 of The Night Agent
3 Netflix shows you absolutely need to binge this weekend (Feb 20-22)

Netflix goes behind the scenes of reality shows, welcomes comedies new and old, and hosts the hotly anticipated return of The Night Agent.

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moxiplayer home page on computer screen.
Don't fall for this "free streaming stick" scam

The MoxiPlayer streaming stick has red flags all over it.

Laptop showing browser and VLC
This free extension lets me play any online video in VLC

Make VLC your default player for the entire internet.

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Jellyfin app logo on a smart TV
Your Jellyfin server is stuttering on TV because you missed this setting

I blamed my network. Jellyfin blamed me. This setting fixed it.

YouTube app on Sony smart TV
YouTube’s new strategy will help it get closer to its goal of replacing all TV

YouTube has long disrupted the traditional TV market. Now it's trying to replace it.

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netflix on mac and ipad
I found the hidden Netflix setting that dramatically improves video quality

How was I ignoring this simple Netflix fix?

Smart TV with main menu open.
I made one change and streaming instantly got better

I'm a firm believer that this is the best way to watch.

A smart TV showing the Jellyfin streaming app
I never have to search for subtitles again thanks to this Jellyfin plugin

Automatic, reliable subtitles with zero extra effort required.

Jellyfin running on Windows 11 laptop.
I turned my old PC into a media server in under an hour

I turned a forgotten laptop into a full media server—no money, no pain.

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I finally blocked the annoying ads on my smart TV using this DNS trick

Getting around my menu has never been easier than this

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The Onn 4K Plus streaming box with its remote
This $30 streaming box completely blew my expectations out of the water

For $30, I expected the Onn to turn me off, but I was pleasantly surprised

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VLC Media Player is working on Windows Desktop.
VLC is more than a video player — 4 features you didn’t know it had

Until date I thought VLC was just a video player, but I was wrong!

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twitch on android smartphone screen.
7 video sites that are better than YouTube

If you're done with YouTube, here are the best alternatives you should try.

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ElGato 4KS on top of my PC
The tiny video adapter that everyone should have (even if you don’t have a TV)

A capture card does a lot more than just capture game footage, you know

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