21 secret Netflix settings I use to instantly upgrade my streaming experience

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Netflix has hidden settings that make it instantly more powerful.
• There are also cheat codes, buried toggles, and obscure features.
• Unlock more content and upgrade your experience - today.

Netflix seems pretty straightforward and easy to use, right?

You open the app on your TV, phone, or laptop, scroll for 15 minutes to find something new to watch, only to end up rewatching the same comfort show, and call it a night. But beneath Netflix's familiar rows of movies and TV shows lies a world of hidden settings, cheat codes, power-user shortcuts, and privacy controls that let you do way more than just binge-watch.

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Believe it or not, Netflix is a very customizable platform today ...