Own a Roku TV? I changed 6 settings to give the system a noticeable speed boost

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Nothing kills the vibe of a good show faster than the dreaded spinning icon or random freezes. If your Roku TV is stuttering or buffering, don't give up -- here's how to fix it.

Also: I watched Roku's free live TV channels, and it felt like the cable I grew up with

Like phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate temporary data, which inevitably slows them down over time. There are simple ways to clear up this hidden clutter and get your Roku TV behaving like its normal, healthy self.

Here are a few methods to clear your Roku's cache, improve its speed, and make shows play smoothly again.

1. Start by unplugging it

This one almost sounds too easy to bother with, but it's commonly the first step ...