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Maria Diaz/ZDNETFew things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it’s stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don’t give up on it just yet.Also: Should you buy a Roku streaming stick in 2025? Here’s my buying advice after testing oneLike 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. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG Gram 17 (2025) is available now for $1,699. You won’t find a thinner, lighter 17-inch laptop out there, and the Intel “Lunar Lake” processor is a big upgrade from last year’s model. The touchscreen is wobbly, the black matte finish attracts fingerprints, and I wish it had a haptic […] More

My desk consists of a laminated slab of particle board, with a laminated edge. It came with no drawers. My solution for keeping my desk organized was to not keep my desk organized. I had all my little desk things, from my wrist protector to a spare set of AirPods to a remote control to a couple of fidget toys, a spare trackpad, an extra pair of glasses, a stack of SD cards, and a pile of thumb drives, all scattered on the surface of my desk.Not only was it distracting and ugly, but every time I needed one of those objects, I had to hunt around, looking under documents and behind cables, just to find what I needed. Then, one day, I had enough. I pointed my browser and my hopes for a cleaner desk to Amazon, looking for answers.After a fevered session of searching for a solution and a bit of sanity, I discovered these under-desk drawers. At around six bucks each, they were the answer to a desperate desire. All I had to do was pull off the stickem, and attach them under my desk. With a peely zip, the backing was off the tape. Then with a press and a push, plus the requisite 30-second hold and some time for them to let the adhesive set, I had drawers. I had a home for my things.  More

akinbostanci / Getty Images On Oct. 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates to your Windows 10 PC unless you’re willing to pay for a subscription to the Extended Security Updates program. If you try to upgrade to Windows 11 on a PC that’s more than five or six years old, you’ll probably encounter […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus RT-BE86U router is currently on sale for $300. This supports Wi-Fi 7 delivering fast, wireless connections protected by multiple security features. However, getting the most out of the device requires Wi-Fi extenders which can be an expensive endeavor. more buying choices Wi-Fi 7 has been around since last January, […] More

Jada Jones/ZDNETIn addition to a pair of trusty headphones for private listening when you’re out in public, you need a portable speaker to keep the music bumping when you’re outside grilling, swimming, or walking. A speaker to have inside for jamming out while you’re cleaning, cooking, or hosting friends is a bonus, and one that’s stylish enough to go from your outdoor hike to your indoor dinner party is a rarity.Also: The best Mother’s Day gifts for tech-loving momsAlthough smart home speakers and portable Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen — and I’ve tested plenty to know — few are a blend of both. The Sonos Roam 2 is the one I reach for, even a year after its release.Here’s why it’s still my favorite.It’s a perfect blend of style and functionality More

RonPeigl / Getty Images Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they’re also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it’s tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETHoney, wake up. The latest Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge More