You’re comfy on your couch, getting ready to watch a show — then your Roku starts to stutter, buffer and freeze. Even if it’s built into one of the best smart TVs on the market, your Roku can still slow down over time. But before you abandon it or look for a replacement, try this 30-second fix that could bring your Roku back to life.
Like smartphones and laptops, streamers cache bits of background data to help apps load faster. But when too much junk builds up behind the scenes, it can bog everything down instead. Clearing that hidden clutter is one of the easiest ways to speed things up, free some memory, and get your Roku feeling fresh again.
It’s fast and easy — and it could save you from a frustrating night of lag and loading screens. Here’s how to do it and why you’ll wish you had tried it sooner.
How to
...
Keep reading this article on CNET.