There’s a lot of discussion about finding the best file manager to use on Android TVs, Google TVs, and TV boxes, especially on places like Reddit. After reading through most of them, I found a lot of opinions. Most people would try out one or two file managers and stop there. Nobody took the time …
We use both wall mounts and stands for our TVs in our house. I can honestly say I wasn’t expecting it to make a difference in how I watched TV. But I was wrong. TV stands and wall mounts have pros and cons, which we’ll cover in the below sections. Choosing the right one for …
Imagine you want to show your friends a funny YouTube video, only to suffer through a loading circle before your Chromecast completely disconnects and goes offline. While that’s frustrating, there are some simple troubleshooting steps you can perform to try to get your Chromecast working again when it disconnects. Perform a Power Cycle There’s a …
Even if you’ve been streaming movies and TV for years, you may be confused about IPTV (Internet Protocol Television). You might even understand the concepts of “IP” and “TV” separately, but just not how they work together. It’s understandable to be confused. There’s a lot of misinformation about accessing IPTV services and whether it’s legal. …
The biggest problem with the NVIDIA Shield is you never have enough internal storage space. In fact, unless you’re still using an original 2015 NVIDIA Shield Pro, you’ve only got 16 GB of storage space at most. The 2019 base model NVIDIA Shield TV has an even more stingy 8 GB of storage space. The …
No matter what generation of Chromecast you have, you’ll probably need to reset it to factory specs eventually. Why? Resetting puts the device back to the way it was when you first pulled it out of the box. It’s helpful for troubleshooting or adding it to a different home in your Google Home app. It’s …
One of the features in Plex I use most often is Collections, but it’s a feature often overlooked by new users. They’re an incredible way to help you organize and group all your media. Whether it’s music, TV shows, or movies, Plex collections make finding movies with a specific actor, theme, or even a particular …
As good as it is, the NVIDIA Nvidia Shield still runs into issues, usually centered on display issues where it won’t turn on. This article covers a troubleshooting checklist of steps to take when you run into this issue. As always, you’ll want to pack your patience and put your troubleshooting hat on. Let’s fix …
You used to need either a high-end gaming PC or a next-gen console if you wanted to play the latest games. There are more options than ever for gamers looking to play their games through the cloud. Shield TV owners are already familiar with NVIDIA’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service. If not, I cover it …
Occasionally, the Android TV version of Netflix has a bug that throws an error code UI-800-3. But what does that mean, and how do you fix it? Thankfully, there’s an easy fix. This article will show you how to fix a Netflix UI-800-3 error on the NVIDIA Shield TV and other devices. What Does Netflix …
Installing new firmware on your Android TV box is a great way to get additional features or fix some pesky bugs. Many manufacturers have an OTA (Over The Air) process to update their firmware. If your device doesn’t have OTA updates, you can still flash your firmware using the Amlogic USB Burning Tool. Important Notes: …