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I’ve seen people superglue their hand to their face, smash themselves in the teeth with a hammer while trying to put up storm shutters, struggle for over an hour trying to start a gasoline generator that didn’t have any gas in it, turn an expensive tent into a fireball attempting to refill a gasoline stove that was already lit, slice their hand open with a screwdriver, and settle down to read the instructions for some essential bit of kit as a massive storm approaches.Also: You’re using super glue all wrongAdd stress and fear into the mix, and you have the potential for a lot of chaos.Not sure how your portable battery pack, generator, or new weather app works? The time to be figuring this out is now, not when the winds are strengthening, the rain is starting, and the lights have gone out.Oh, and now is a good time to download and print out any manuals you might need.Also, the more you practice and use your gear, the more likely you are to remember you have it. I’ve known people forget that they have some useful bit of kit when an emergency hits. This is why practice and drills are important! More

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Roku is a popular streaming platform for people looking for an affordable smart TV or a way to turn a “dumb” TV into one that’s capable of easily streaming movies, shows and music. TCL and Hisense were among the biggest brands to partner with Roku to provide the streaming platform to customers, but in 2023, Roku began to produce its own TVs, while TCL and Hisense moved to Google TV for their platform. You can still find Roku-based TCL and Hisense models if you’re willing to pick up a slightly older model from 2023, but your best luck will be a Roku-branded Pro, Plus, or Select Series TV. Also: The best TVs: Expert tested What is the best Roku TV right now? At ZDNET, we’ve tested and researched some of the best Roku TVs to help you choose the right one. The Roku Pro Series More

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