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3 Ways to Ensure Uninterrupted Video-Streaming on Android

PSafe Newsroom — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:00:26 +0000

If you’re experiencing poor quality video-streaming on your Android, it may be due to a poor Wi-Fi connection or an over-tasked device. If possible, try moving closer to your router in order to get a faster, uninterrupted connection. If that doesn’t help, then the next step you should take to improve video-streaming on your Android is to use the Accelerate Internet feature. Click here to speed up your Wi-Fi on your device:

Accelerate Internet is the easiest way you can quickly improve your video-streaming quality. It helps to combat an over-tasked device by closing apps that are running in the background of your phone. These apps are constantly refreshing as they receive new information, which means that your phone might be trying to perform too many tasks at once. Closing these apps will allow your phone to focus on the current task at hand: uninterrupted video-streaming. If you’re in need of some other methods to try, the following will offer a few other ways you can improve video-streaming on your phone.

Delete Temporary Files and Cache

When was the last time you cleared the temporary files, junk files, and cache from your phone? If it’s been a while, then that might be why your video-streaming has been lagging behind. Use the Quick Cleanup feature to quickly remove these files, free up space on your device, and improve your phone’s overall performance. Click here to remove cache and useless files:

Disconnect Devices That Aren’t in Use

Similarly to closing apps on your smartphone, sometimes you need to disconnect the devices that are connected to your Wi-Fi in order to improve your current device’s performance. Your Wi-Fi could be too overloaded with devices and trying to perform too many tasks at once. This is especially true if you have several people sharing your Wi-Fi — each person may have several smart devices, laptops, and tablets. Disconnecting devices not in use will make a huge difference. You should experience much faster Internet because your Wi-Fi will only have to worry about your device, not a dozen others.

Upgrade Your Wi-Fi

Still, disconnecting devices can become complicated if you have too many people sharing your Wi-Fi who want to use it at the same time as you. If this is the case, then you might want to consider upgrading your Wi-Fi. Doing so will make a huge difference in video quality and ensure that your video-streaming is uninterrupted for everyone in your home.

Hulu vs. Netflix: Which Service Works Better on Your Phone?

PSafe Newsroom — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 19:06:14 +0000

Both the Netflix and Hulu mobile apps utilize a similar design across devices, which makes the apps easy to use, whether you’re accessing them on a TV, computer, tablet, or phone. Netflix and Hulu tend to work best on your TV or computer. You have full access to all of the apps’ features and experience few glitches and loading issues. But, when you try to access either app on your mobile device, there seems to be never-ending connectivity issues, despite a seemingly reliable Wi-Fi connection. What gives?

If your Wi-Fi isn’t stable or fast, you might experience more issues using the streaming apps on your phone. While it might be tempting to use your phone’s data to watch a new episode of your favorite TV show on the go, this isn’t a good move for those who have smaller monthly data plans. If your Wi-Fi connection is reliable, sometimes connectivity issues can occur because your device is too far from your router. While other devices may not have issues using the service farther from the router, it may be harder for your phone to achieve a stable connection.

If you’re having trouble using or loading other apps on your device, a far away router may be the issue. This can be solved by moving closer to the router, or else moving your router to a more central location in your home. Generally, you may experience less connectivity issues with the Netflix mobile app than the Hulu app, because Netflix claims it can function at a lower connectivity speed. If other apps are working well, then it could be an app-specific problem. Before you report an issue, double-check your internet connection and try restarting your device.

Which App Has Better Mobile Features?
Both mobile apps typically have great video and sound quality, though this will vary depending on your connection speed. Again, Netflix tends to stream videos at a higher quality than Hulu. It’s often easier to cast Netflix to your TV. With Hulu, this process can be difficult. As for watching videos, the Netflix app is also more likely to remember where you left off in a TV episode than Hulu. It can be hard to rewind or fast-forward on both apps, but this is often easier to do on Netflix. Unless you have the premium version of Hulu, you may have to sit through the same commercial you saw a second ago. It may also be difficult to sync your Hulu watch list across devices, or to add new videos or full seasons on your phone. Netflix is thus the clear winner when it comes to use on your mobile device.

Which Video Streaming Service is Right for You?

PSafe Newsroom — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:17:02 +0000

You’ve already got the smartphone, but you now want to load it with the video streaming app that best fits your viewing habits. Below we compare price and capabilities of four of the most popular services, to help you decide which you want to carry around your pocket.

1. Amazon Prime Instant Video

$99 per year subscription; free app.

While there is a charge for premium video content like new releases or popular shows and movies, Amazon Prime Instant Video still lets you stream many of your favorites at no additional cost. While some users report finding the app a little difficult to use, a major benefit of Amazon Prime is that you also get free two-day shipping for all purchases–so you can shop while you watch!

2. Hulu

Free with commercials; $7.99 per month for limited commercials; $11.99 per month for no commercials; free app

Although it does offer movies, Hulu is known primarily known for its expansive and international selection of TV shows. One of Hulu’s best features is how quickly it updates current seasons of network programming — new episodes of most TV shows are made available less than a day after airing. The Hulu app also has a 4-star rating (out of 5), though some report not loving the design.

3. Netflix

$10 per month subscription; free app

Despite an unpopular recent price increase, Netflix still offers one of the most comprehensive libraries of TV and movies in the business — including a number of popular foreign titles. The Netflix app also works well, offering good customer support and with lots of support and easy compatibility across devices.

4. Google Play

Free app; in-app purchases

Unlike its competitors, Google Play doesn’t come with a pre-stocked library of TV shows or movies, but rather lets users purchase what they want to watch on a piecemeal basis. Google Play is generally well-liked — especially with its Chromecast support — and many smartphones now come with the app already installed.

Whichever service you choose, make sure your viewing experience is not ruined by a slow stream: download PSafe Total for free to make sure your video is never interrupted. With its Memory Booster feature, PSafe Total helps you use data more efficiently, and cleans up storage so your device can run more smoothly.