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    Some streaming apps don't work via TV, but work via Chromecast

    Hi everyone, I'm pretty stumped by this puzzle, maybe one of you have an idea? I have an ASUS RT-AX3000 router, Xfinity internet, and a 2022 Samsung Smart TV (QN55QN90AAFXZA). For the past month, certain streaming apps via the TV won't play any video. They'll load menus and clearly are...
  2. Cool Games

    Cool Games - From 60 to 21 at 71

    Short timeline - Bullet points - my tech life 1975 - Most important Popular Electronics - January - my first 1978 - Arp Lexington MA job - 2600 & Odyssey 1980 - DEC Ed Services - instructor - RSX-11 on PDP-11 1984 - MIT, Project Athena and IVIS (DEC) - X11 1985 - (6) Roland Juno 106 - I...
  3. rmiller1959

    Question on 4K streaming and Internet Speed

    I bought an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K so I could watch the Super Bowl in 4K HDR, and my experience left me frustrated. It worked beautifully for a while – the picture was absolutely gorgeous. At some point, however, the picture would occasionally freeze, and then it stopped altogether and gave me...
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    RT-AC3200 - can I selective route (split) traffic on the VPN client so Apple TV will always work?

    I'm trying to make my network more secure by upgrading from my stable but very, very old Linksys routers running DD-WRT. Have a number of Windows workstations, MAC mini, Raspberry Pi based security cameras and network printers. The rub is the Apple TVs both a 4th generation and a 4K. I can...
  5. Julio Urquidi

    Roku Updates Streaming Device Line-Up With Five New Players

    Starting with the Roku Express and Roku Express+, these second generation players get added horsepower that Roku touts is five times more powerful than previous models. Both entry level items run up to Wireless N speeds and are powered by a quad core processor. The Express model is built to...
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    Basic Home Cloud. Tried Lacie Fuel. Falls short. Need Advice.

    Have tried twice to setup a simple home cloud for files and streaming by connecting an external drive; first to an additional router; and later on to my local wifi. Each time with PCs, androids, and streaming sticks logged into the same local wifi network. With no complete success yet, I need...
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    anonymous ip streaming KODI

    I have an ASUS AC3100 router. I'm wondering if there is a way to stream anonymously so my isp doesn't know where my content is coming from. I know I can purchase IPVanish or other software but wondering if my router alone has this functionality. Running KODI on a tv box and Amazon Firestick. TIA
  8. Julio Urquidi

    Roku Refreshes Its Streaming Player Lineup

    Roku has refreshed its streaming player line with five new models, starting at a new low price of $29.99. The Roku Express and Roku Express+ are the smallest and least expensive of the new products, costing $29.99 and $39.99, respectively. Features for the Express will include 1080p HD...
  9. Julio Urquidi

    Voice Search Capability Added To Amazon Fire TV And Fire TV Stick

    Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick customers will soon be able to use voice commands to search for content from a variety of over 75 apps and channels, including Netflix and HBO Go. The new voice feature is enabled automatically via the Fire TV devices’ most recent over-the-air update. The search...
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