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Is Cutting the Cable Cord the Right Decision for You?

Cable TV is expensive, and people that are looking to reduce their budget often see it as a large expense that they wish they could eliminate. But many of us rely on TV for news and entertainment, and it has been a big part of our lives for a very long time. So determining if cutting … Read more

Cheaper Alternatives to the Apple TV

The Apple TV is part of a class of electronic devices called set-top streaming boxes. These are devices that you can connect to your TV that allow you to stream digital videos from the Internet to your television. These have become increasingly popular as services like Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Prime have increased their … Read more

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How to View iPhone Pictures on Your Roku

One of the best parts about using a Roku is the remote. It’s small, functional and easy to use. But there is also a Roku app that you can download to your iPhone 5 which allows you to control certain parts of your Roku with your phone. It also integrates into some of the media … Read more

Is a Roku Wireless?

There are many different models of Roku devices available, and they all serve the function of connecting to the Internet so that you can stream movies from services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime and more. So if you intend to use your Roku to watch movies and TV shows from services like those, then … Read more

Does a Roku Work With Old TVs?

If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a Roku model so that you can stream video from the Internet to your television, then you already know how great of a device it is. We’ve written about why you should buy a Roku, as well as answered some common questions about it, but you might be wondering … Read more

What to Know Before You Buy a Roku

When you are considering a device to connect to your TV so that you can stream video content, then then you’ve probably had some recommendations to buy Roku devices. They are among the best and most popular solutions for this problem, and have been offering a constantly-updated line of products that keep getting better and … Read more

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What is a Set-Top Streaming Box?

The Internet has changed the way that we consume media like music and movies. Less and less people are relying on physical CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays and are switching to digital media that is either stored on their computer hard drives, or is streamed over the Web. This has led to an increase in popularity … Read more

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Roku LT vs. Roku XD

Roku set-top streaming boxes have gained a lot of attention recently with the release of the Roku 3, but the company also has several other cheaper models available for purchase. And while the Roku 3 is far and above the other options in terms of performance and features, the Roku XD and the Roku LT … Read more