This 1-Second Fix Took Care of All My Roku Freezing Issues

I’ve been using Roku devices for years. They’re simple, reliable and great for streaming all my favorite shows. But lately, my older Roku had started acting up. It was freezing, buffering and just generally lagging behind. I thought it might be time to replace it or give up on my built-in smart TV altogether.

Turns out, I didn’t need to do either. I found a super quick fix that takes less than a minute and made a huge difference. Like phones and laptops, Roku devices store background data to speed things up – but too much of that data can actually slow everything down.

Clearing out that hidden clutter sped things up instantly. It freed up memory and made my Roku feel brand new again. If yours is acting sluggish, try this first before spending money on a replacement.

How to clear your Roku TV cache

This process isn’t as straightforward on a Roku TV as it is on other

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