If you're struggling with buffering and lagging on your Amazon Fire TV Stick, there's a simple setting change you can make that will help speed things up and stop the annoying delays.

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In trying to help grown children, parents can hurt their own retirement security. Here’s how to stop the flow of money. By Martha C. White It starts innocently enough: a check to cover the rent after ...

Roku, Fire, and Chromecast TVs may collect viewing, usage, and screen‑content data. You can disable or limit data collection via privacy/ACR settings. Full privacy requires disconnecting the TV from ...

If your Firestick keeps restarting, it may be because it's drawing power from the TV's USB port, which often doesn’t supply enough electricity; instead, plug it into a wall outlet using the included ...

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While many of us have cut the cord and switched exclusively to streaming content, all those services and their monthly subscription fees add up. It's no surprise that people seek out alternative ways ...

It has happened to many of us. While in the middle of work, a study session or just spending time with friends, your eyelid flutters for no apparent reason. At first, it may be nothing more than a ...

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Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the How to Do It archives to share classic letters with our readers. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Lee Neikirk Lee Neikirk is a writer focused on AV gear. He has tested and ...