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  2. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

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    4 hours ago, Zlinedavid said:

    Is anything even broadcast in 8K?

    Not at lot right now.  Kind of like when 4K was state of the art. Not much was produced at first in 4K.   Now tons of things are broadcast in 4K. And Roku has an entire channel dedicated to 4K streams.  One thing 8K will allow, just as 4K did when it was first introduced, is an even greater picture quality... even if one is not watching an 8K broadcast.  It's like when 4K was first introduced... the picture quality was superior to HD, even when things were not produced in 4K.

  5. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

    Posted · Edited by milehiiu

    1 hour ago, Zlinedavid said:

    How is the Roku connected compared to the TV itself? Both wifi, both hardwired or split?

    IMHO.... All the Roku devices are excellent, and very affordable.  I have several. Including a Roku Ultra, which is the most expensive, at just under $100.  The devices simply plug into the tv.  Roku even has devices for those that have old, old tv's that don't have HMDI connections.  And for those that have their tv's close to their routers, there is an ethernet connection, which is said to be the best. I don't use an ethernet.  But I do advise using the highest power wifi connection from your provider.

    One thing I love, is that when I add a channel on any device... it automatically adds the channel to every device. 

    Needless to say.  I love Roku.

     Roku Tutorial: The Basics of Roku. What is a Roku? 

     

     

     

  6. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

    Posted · Edited by milehiiu

    Yeah.  I have two smart tv's. One is a 4KHDTV. And frankly, I get a  better picture when I go through Roku than the smart app on the tv, outside of a Roku.  I also have a Chromecast Ultra hooked up to that tv, along with a Roku. And have to say the Roku outperforms the Chromecast.  As long as Roku is doing the great job they currently are doing...I highly doubt I will ever buy another  non Roku smart  tv. Making sure is is a TCL. 

    Drroogh.... a Roku smart tv is the way I would go... as my son has already done. The TCL Roku is a fabulous TV.... at an unbelieveably affordable cost.

  7. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

    Posted

    19 minutes ago, rico said:

    One quick question.  Will a cell phone "power" Roku?

    First things first.  Understand I am a guy approaching his 73rd birthday.  I am far from a computer nerd.  What I learned to run HSN in the early days and the "Stuff" we are talking about now.... is purely self taught. But I love learning.  I am sure there are younger people who can come to an answer quicker and better than me.

    With the above caveats, I am not sure I completely understand your question.... about a cell phone powering a Roku.

    This may help :

    Roku Mobile App - Free for iOS® or Android™ 

    The Roku's in my house are connected to a t.v. Basically plug into the tv and go.   My son has a Roku TV, which he loves, that does not require the Roku device. Everything is built in.

    Also.... in terms of Hulu.  I opted for the unlimited device option.  A recent example of how that works...... my son picked up my wife at DIA this past Thursday. While sitting in the cell phone lot waiting for the plane to come in.... he watched a movie through Hulu on his smart phone.

     

    I know. I know.  It gets confusing.  I still have cable.  But have cut my services.  And love, love, love Roku on which I can view Netflix, Hulu and so much, much more.

     

     

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  8. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

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    2 minutes ago, rico said:

    Thanks Bro, I will try to "muddle" my way through this stuff.

    I found the representatives of both Hulu and Roku extremely helpful, when I was first wading into this "stuff".   They were very patient, and knowledgeable. And unlike the cable companies did not try to bundle services.  Just a simple explanation of what is available.

    I also found You Tube with many instructional videos from the companies, and regular people very helpful as well. 

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  9. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

    Posted

    Rico.  I know it can be confusing.  Until one starts using the services.  Drroogh is correct.  Hulu and Netflix are separate subscription services. Interestingly enough I pay for Netflix through my Hulu account.

    DrRoogh is also correct about the fact that most of the subscription services, such as Showtime and HBO offer free trial periods. 

    I got Hulu so I could watch the Big Ten Channel, after Comcast terminated it.  It's back on Comcast, but I have not gone back'

    However aside from the subscription services, there are tons of free streaming channels, which offer free movies, etc.  Such as PlutoTV and many others.  I love a channel called NewsOn, where I can watch local tv all across the nation.  And there is another channel in which I can listen to local radio across the U.S.

    Actually there are more channels than I have time for.  The list seems to be endless.  And they keep adding.

      Currently I have 85 stations set up on Roku.  But I read a while back, that there are over 3,000 streaming channels available.

  13. Strange food you ate that was really good! Now with RECIPES!

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

    Posted · Edited by milehiiu

    Not really a strange food. But one, I am sure many of you have never heard of.  In that regard, it make it strange to you. Since I am making them for dinner tonight.  I thought I would introduce you to the Pueblo Slopper. Famous in Pueblo, Colorado.... and hard to find in many other parts of Colorado.

     Where are the best sloppers in Pueblo?

    Many different ways to make them. I use a cheeseburger, instead of pork as in this recipe :

    The Slopper | TODAY.com

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  16. Strange food you ate that was really good! Now with RECIPES!

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    Posted

    On 2/14/2019 at 7:06 AM, Steubenhoosier said:

    I have never had this, but have a manager whose family swears by it.

    Every Thanksgiving, he buys about a dozen White Castles and his wife makes their stuffing from them. Several key ingredients are there--meat ( I think) bread, onions. She just adds celery and spices, puts it all in a food processor, and voila. There adult kids request it every year, and won't eat anything else.

    The recipe is out there on the net, for those who want to give it a shot.

    Yes. I have seen it.  Plus this one :

    White Castle Casserole 

  19. Strange food you ate that was really good! Now with RECIPES!

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

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    10 hours ago, Drroogh said:

    Now we have recipes? Not sure I want to share some of the family secret recipes? Actually, since I am trying to limit carbs in my diet I'm actually eager to try a thought I had about flatbreads. My Norwegian relatives make Lefse with potatoes, I wonder how things would turn out if I substituted Cauliflower? I'll let you know, although I don't have a reference as I've never made traditional Lefse before?

    Consider it the evolution of a good thread.  That's how a good thread becomes a great thread. 

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