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Your Roku TV Is Getting a Major Update

The Roku operating system receives occasional updates, usually at least once every few months, bringing new features and improvements to Roku-based smart TVs and streaming players. Now there’s another major update rolling out…

9 Secret Menus in Roku and How to Find Them

Secret codes and menus for any device are tantalizing. But when it comes to your Roku, these hidden gems may just give you the information you’ve been seeking. Here are several secret Roku menus with the codes to open them….

How to Customize the Roku Home Screen

The Roku’s home screen is the first screen you see when you turn a Roku TV or streaming device on. It’s a simple interface, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be personalized to your liking. We’ll show you a few easy ways to do i…

How to Use Your Phone to Control a Roku

A great thing about Roku devices is they all come with a handy Roku remote. However, we all know how easy they are to lose. Thankfully, you can use your phone as a Roku remote too.

How to Remove Channels From a Roku

“Channels” are the apps that make up the majority of your Roku experience. There are some that come pre-installed and you can also install your own from the Channel Store. Eventually, you may want to remove a few….

How to Add Channels to a Roku

Apps on Roku devices are referred to as “Channels,” and they’re an integral part of the experience. Your Roku probably came with a bunch of pre-installed channels, but you can install more on your own. We’ll show you how….

7 Roku Features You Should Be Using

Roku devices are well known for being easy to use—that’s one of the main reasons why they’re so popular. That doesn’t mean they can’t do a lot of cool things, though. We’ll show you some features you should use….

How to Use AirPlay on Roku

If you take advantage of Apple’s AirPlay feature to watch videos or listen to music from iPhone or iPad on Mac, or vice versa, why not enjoy it on your Roku TV too? Here’s how to AirPlay to Roku.

Why Is It Called Roku?

Roku is a name that has become so common to see that you probably don’t think much about where it came from. Roku devices can be found in millions of households, but what does “Roku” actually mean? Is it anything?…

What Is Roku, and How Does it Work?

Roku is one of the most popular names in the streaming device category. You’ve probably seen it on Amazon and at Best Buy. What does this strange name and purple color scheme bring to your TV? Let’s find out….
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