By Fox Van Allen 4:53 PM PDT, July 13, 2021
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If you’re searching for the best and easiest way to watch your favorite Netflix shows, Hulu shows, Disney+ shows and more on your television, look no further. You need a streaming media box.
Streaming media boxes have become incredibly popular with those looking to upgrade older TVs they can make a dumb TV smart (so long as that older TV has an HDMI port available). They’re also popular with those looking for an easier-to-use alternative to the wonky user interfaces that come pre-installed on many new televisions.
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As TVs slim down, picture quality keeps getting better while built-in audio continues to deteriorate. That s why, as we note in our best TVs guide, it makes sense to pair your TV even a brand-new model with a soundbar.
Sure, you could wire a few different speakers up around the room. But the all-in-one solution of a soundbar is the simplest way to boost your audio experience. Plus, soundbars today rival the output of surround-sound systems. What s more: You don t have to spend a small fortune to get a quality soundbar. Many soundbars in the $150 to $350 price range proved to deliver a surround-sound-like experience. But, of course, if you re willing to spend more, you ll get a herculean audio experience.
Roku tips and tricks: Master your streaming media player
(Pocket-lint) - You ve landed yourself a Roku streaming media player and want to know its hidden features. No problem.
To help you get the most of your set-top box, we ve rounded up 21 cool things you likely didn t know were possible on the Roku platform. For instance, we ve included a tip on how to stream local media from your devices. We ve also mentioned tricks, like how to rearrange your streaming channels or transform your TV screen into a crackling fireplace.
Check them all out below.
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Rearrange your channels
When you add channels, they are auto-arranged by default on your home screen. But you can rearrange them to how you prefer. With your Roku remote, select the channel from your My Channels section, then Options ( ), and Move channel.