How I’d set up a Roku for a 90-year-old
A couple weeks ago, a reader asked me about the best streaming TV setup for a 90-year-old neighbor who is not tech-savvy. My mind immediately jumped to Roku, whose smart TVs and streaming players have…
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The newest Roku HD streaming stick is an insta-buy at just $19
Watching your favorite movies and TV shows wherever you go is easier when you have the right tools, and it’s so nice when you can do that at hotels, Airbnbs, etc. The Roku Streaming Stick…
New to Roku? Check these 8 settings before streaming
Roku streaming sticks are known for their easy of use; just plug the player in your TV’s rear HDMI port, connect the USB power cable, and start binging. But as plug-and-play as Roku devices can…
Roku is doing what most of its rivals avoid
Roku is spending $185 million to get into a business that most other streaming platforms have avoided. In early May, the company announced that it will acquire Frndly TV, the cheapest of all the live…
Roku is doing what most of its rivals won’t
Roku is spending $185 million to get into a business that most other streaming platforms have avoided. In early May, the company announced that it will acquire Frndly TV, the cheapest of all the live…
How to stop your Roku player from talking
Has your Roku player or Roku TV started talking whenever you’re in a menu or on a settings screen? There’s a simple explanation for a suddenly chatty Roku, as well as an easy way to…
Washed-out HDR on your Roku device? Roku wants to hear about it
HDR processing is supposed to add pop to your streaming image quality, but Roku users are complaining that their HDR images are looking anything but vivid. “It happens with 4K and HDR titles, all white…
The Roku Channel is free, and you don’t need a Roku device to watch
Roku is best known for its streaming boxes and sticks, but it also offers free TV entertainment on its Roku Channel, including live linear TV and some original movies, and you don’t need to have…
Roku to acquire the budget streaming service Frndly TV
Roku, the streaming hardware manufacturer and operator of the free Roku Channel, has announced its intention to acquire the budget-priced streaming service Frndly TV, which offers TV entertainment live and on demand. Frndly TV, launched…
Roku Decision Flowchart: How to pick the right model in 2025
Let’s say you want to buy a new Roku player, either to replace an old one or as an upgrade over your smart TV’s streaming features. You could read a bunch of reviews, or consult…