Controlling your Samsung TV is usually quite straightforward, thanks to the remote that comes with it. It includes a directional pad for navigating menus, volume controls, and even dedicated shortcut ...

One of the best ways to make your Roku stick, box, or smart TV feel faster is incredibly easy to miss. With Roku’s fast forward, rewind, and play buttons, you can do a lot more than control video ...

There’s nothing quite as annoying as losing your TV remote. Decades ago, when remote controls were cutting edge, you would at least be able to use manual controls instead. But these have been ...

Compared to the olden days of television, where you could use just about any $5 remote control from Circuit City with your set, the remotes that come with smart devices like an Amazon Fire TV are a ...

When trying to replace a lost or broken Roku remote, you can quickly fall down a rabbit hole of options. Between Roku’s various replacement remotes, apps that turn your phone into a remote, and ...

Developers have come up with endlessly clever uses for interactive widgets. I love testing them all, but one type is beginning to stick more than others. It’s the widgets for apps that require quick ...