You sit down to watch your favorite show on ABC iView or Netflix in your Ningi home, and the video keeps stopping to “buffer.” Before you call your internet provider to complain, the issue might actually be the age of your Smart TV.
The “Planned Obsolescence” Problem
Smart TVs are essentially computers with a screen attached. Over time, streaming apps update their code to add new features. Eventually, the little processor inside a 5-year-old TV simply becomes too slow to handle the heavier, modern apps, causing crashes and stuttering.
The $50 Fix
You don’t need to spend thousands on a brand-new television. A much cheaper and more effective solution is to buy a dedicated plug-in streaming device, such as a Google TV Chromecast or an Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Why it Works
These small gadgets plug into the back of your existing TV and take over the “brain power” of running the apps. They have much faster processors than older TVs, instantly giving your reliable old screen a modern, snappy lease on life.
