I started clearing my Roku cache, and it fixed my biggest TV complaint

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  • Roku TVs and devices can slow down when cache builds up.
  • A hidden remote shortcut soft resets my Roku and clears cache.
  • Clearing cache is a quick first step, as long as I remember to do it.

I have two Roku TVs, one 4K TV with a Roku streaming stick, and a Roku soundbar connected to several Roku speakers. I also have too many Roku streaming devices lying around in old tech drawers that I desperately need to declutter. Speaking of clearing out junk, it's time to clear the cache on my Roku devices again. Why? When I remember to do it, there's a huge performance improvement.

I clearly love Roku devices, but my biggest complaint is that they can get bogged down and start running slowly. Sometimes Netflixtakes a few extra seconds to open. Or...

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