The Ematic Jetstream series of Android TV Box has been discontinued by the manufacturer, but this review will stay up for reference. I recommend checking out our list of the best Android TV boxes for other options. There’s no doubt that the NVIDIA Shield TV dominates Android TV devices. However, the price leaves many people …
If you’re looking for the ultimate streaming device, it comes down to this: the NVIDIA Shield TV vs. the Amazon Fire TV Cube. Sure other devices are worth a look, but it’s tough to find a compelling argument for anything else. With what seems like hundreds of different streaming networks popping up every day, getting …
You’re looking for something to watch and having trouble deciding. The entertainment offered by streaming services like Netflix isn’t cutting it. So you decide to go with Kodi, a free, open-source software program that allows you to make your home a personalized theater to watch movies and TV. Kodi is compatible with many platforms such …
The VLC media player is a lightweight, simple, cross-platform multimedia player. Not only does it play just about every type of media file imaginable, but it can cast content to your Chromecast. This works on any generation of Chromecast and doesn’t need any cables or direct connections. Simply download the VLC media player and share …
As good as they are, you will encounter some problems with your Samsung TV every once in a while. While it includes several self-diagnostic features that can help get you back on track, sometimes the best solution is a factory reset. However, how do you know your Samsung TV is ready for a reset? This …
Sony TVs are known for their dependability. So it was a little upsetting when my Sony Bravia Android TV started turning off by itself. As it turns out, Sony TVs turning off or on by themselves isn’t that uncommon. After some digging and research, I found the perfect way to troubleshoot and fix it. If …
There’s a lot to consider when buying a new TV. Each brand has its own pros and cons, but you also have to pick the right size for your room. The two most popular TV sizes are 55-inch and 65-inch TVs. But how do you choose between them? How to Choose Between 55-inch & 65-inch …
Plex media server is a great way to organize our digital audio, video, and photo collections and access those files from their phone, tablet, PC, or television from anywhere. However, as good as it is, using Plex out of the box does not give subtitles to your videos. This article will show how to add …
There’s a lot of discussion about finding the best file manager app 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 …
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 …