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Make your Netflix session smoother with these tips AS one of the top streaming services in the world, Netflix doesn’t get a day off in most households. But whether you use it daily, weekly or monthly, that doesn’t mean you know all its secrets. Take your browsing skills to new heights by digging for Netflix originals with one search term ‘Netflix’. Open the Netflix app on any device and pop the brand’s name in the search bar and it will bring up every original Netflix movie and series ever released. You can use this same method to find content that runs in 4K or HDR. Type in either term and Netflix’s search results will return titles that display in that format. Keep in mind that there is a limited amount of Netflix content that displays in 4K or HDR. By now, you may have heard talk of hidden codes for subcategories in Netflix, much like Starbucks’ secret menu. These exist. Narrow down your hunt for titles in a specific genre by using fourdigit codes when viewing in a web browser. With so much to sort through, this trick can help you easily find anime, action and adventure, sports movies, musicals and more with the right code. Check CNET’s instructions on where to find the type of movies you’re
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Netflix says most of its originals have Audio Description available, and it works for some other titles on the platform too. To turn it on, begin playing a video on your device. Mobile device or computer users can tap their screens, while smart TVs, Apple TV or gaming consoles will need to use the remote control. Select the Dialogue icon box to see which languages Audio Description is available for and choose your option. Enjoying the latest foreign title streaming on Netflix? Dubbing nowadays is pretty goo but some viewers prefer to watch certain content like Korean dramas and anime in its original language with subtitles. You can adjust the subtitle settings for font type, size, text shadowing or background. You’ll need to open Netflix in a web browser and select a profile from the account page. Click on Subtitle Appearance to change the settings and then click Save. This can be done for each profile on your Netflix account. You may have to reload the app on your TV for the changes to take effect. If you don’t like the new setup, simply choose ‘Reset to default’ to restore the previous subtitle settings. Wondering what the
warming that the RussiaUkraine war was imminent for months. And many expected the Russian army to decimate Ukraine’s defences. But Russia’s campaign failed from the start, and the Netflix Winter on Fire documentary is an eye-opener. It shows the kind of determination that motivates Ukraine in its fight against Russia. What the world wasn’t necessarily ready for was a war that would stream live on social media. From the first day
of combat, we’ve witnessed the horrors of the war in real-time as they happened. We saw the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian army and the regular people who took arms to defend their lands. As we already explained, the Winter on Fire documentary details the Ukrainian revolution from late 2014 and early 2015. Also known as the Maidan Revolution, the movement represents the start of Ukraine’s fight
Based on Bernard Cornwell’s Saxon Stories, the fifth and final season of this historical drama series is on its way as it chronicles the reign of the Saxons against brutal Nordic invasions. Following the exciting Norse legend release last month, namely Vikings: Valhalla, the series will chronicle the Saxon resistance against the Viking excursions to England. Starring Alexander Dreymon, Timothy Innes, Millie Brady, Emily Cox and others, the final season will indeed be bloody and gory with imminent battles and a presumably emotional ending. streaming quality is for your favourite show? Check the bit rate with Netflix’s ‘Stats for nerds’ menu. A higher bit rate equals higher video quality. With your video open, press Ctrl + Shift + Alt + D on your laptop keyboard to check out your bit rate speed, buffering state and frame rate. On this screen, HD viewers can confirm speed and resolution. Some smart TV models are capable of pulling up these stats too, but you’ll need a remote control with an Info button. Click it as your Netflix video plays to check the nerd stats. For Roku users, choose a show or film and before pressing play, hit the asterisk * button twice to see the numbers. Click it twice again to disable the view. You’ll want to pause your video so you can capture the code information without missing any scenes from your favourite show. The other catch? You can’t edit any of those stats if you’re in the mood for a debugging session. Bit rate information isn’t only interesting for the technically minded, it can help when you’re facing streaming issues or buffering. For example, it can guide you where to move your router or streaming device to improve your Wi-Fi signal
Winter On Fire all about Ukraine ON Netflix check out the documentary Winter On Fire: Ukraine’s Fight if you are interested in understanding the Russia-Ukraine war. The documentary will help you understand where Ukraine’s desire for freedom comes from and what kind of people are fighting Putin’s army. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, hoping for a total conquest of the neighbouring country it has threatened for several years. Western countries had been
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for freedom. People took to the streets for more than 90 consecutive days, protesting against a pro- Russian government led b y thenUkrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. The protesters started gathering in Kyiv as the Yanukovych administration stopped negotiations with the European Union, choosing instead to get closer to Russia. That wasn’t the decision people wanted from the administration.
Starring Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson in prominent roles, the series is set in the fictional Summerhouse estate. It focuses on the realistic and grim representation of the street culture. This honest and thought-provoking show ended on a cliffhanger in the third season where the mysterious gunshot put Dris’ fate on the line while the rookies actually turned out to be police officers. The second season arrives on March 18.
Intense and harrowing, the fiveepisode series upholds the sinister tales of individual people’s malevolent intentions as they plague the lives of their respective roommates. Seemingly innocent in the beginning, they gradually begin flaunting their true colours as master manipulators, conmen and serial killers. With real-life footage, animation and interviews with those involved, this true-crime docuseries focuses on the victims and reenact the sick and twisted tales of the perpetrators.
Based on Karin Slaughter’s thrilling novel of the same name, this upcoming thriller series will feature Tini Collette, Bella Heathcote, Joe Dempsie, David Wenham and others in prominent roles. With an intense trailer that promises an abundance of secrets, mystery, violence and shock, the film will explore the changing dynamics of a mother-daughter dynamic against a violent landscape. After getting caught in a mass shooting incident, the daughter sees her mother deftly managing to eliminate the threat. This pricks her conscience and she begins to delve deeper into her mother’s history, stumbling upon unknown and ominous secrets that her mother desperately tried to hide.
This six-episode series will focus on the life of the legendary Andy Warhol who became a pop-cultural phenomenon with his indelible impact on the pop art movement. Produced by Ryan Murphy, the series will closely examine the luminous life and career of this trailblazing icon. While the series mainly relies on his diaries to explore his persona and personality, it uses cutting-edge AI deep fakes to generate his voice-over for several clippings.
