Google TV

Google TV is one of the most popular streaming box platforms out there, and there's a lot to learn about it.

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I turned off these 4 Google TV defaults and got a much cleaner home screen

Plus, a bonus tip for an ultimate revamp.

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Google TV Freeplay now has on-demand movies and shows, but it still trails rivals in one key category

Yes, Google TV Freeplay has some titles you'd want to watch.

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3 hidden Google TV Streamer settings you should change right now

These might change your life, or at least your streaming experience.

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Why your Google TV feels slower every month (and how I fixed mine)

Making it fast again only takes a minute.

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The 4 apps I uninstall on every Google TV

Save space and clean up bloatware.

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Don't throw away your old Fire TV Stick, it's more valuable than ever before

Amazon's move to Vega OS has breather new life into the older Fire Sticks.

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5 essential Google TV apps that have nothing to do with streaming

Apps that turn your TV into something way more useful

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You can solve most Google TV problems with this 30-second fix

Is your Google or Android TV running slow? Try this!

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I ditched the default Android TV home screen—here's what I use instead

Home screen launchers aren't only for phones.

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The NVIDIA Shield is still getting better with the latest update

10 years old and still getting updates.

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Nvidia has no plans to stop Shield TV updates, hasn’t ruled out a Shield 2

The streaming device that just won't quit.

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Google TV voice controls are amazing—but I’m tired of repeating myself

Ok Google, let's try that again.

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I found out my Google TV was tracking me, here's how I stopped it

I always feel like somebody's watching me.

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You’re not alone: A popular Android TV app has been pulled from devices

But a new version is available to download.

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5 ways to repurpose an old Google TV

Squeeze some extra life out of that slow streaming device.

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Your next Google TV might have a remote with infinite battery

Infinite power!

Google TV Streamer box on top of a TV cabinet.
The best Google TV Streamer just hit its lowest price yet

This streamer rarely goes on sale, grab it for it's lowest-ever price today.

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Your Next Hotel Stay Might Have Google TV

A TV you'll actually want to watch.

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Google TV Might Borrow This Divisive Netflix Feature

Interrupting your binge session.

An LG CS OLED TV showing the webOS home screen.
Smart TV Makers Need to Kill Their Proprietary OSes

Imagine a world where your smart TV's software is as reliable as your smartphone's.

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