GadgetKnot

What to define as flooded by ads? Ads is monetization approach of internet services.  I fully respect and appreciate ads as that is how internet services are funded... Until: COVID-19 stay at home period,  Amount of ads surged to crazy amount  Facebook (2 ads in 6 posts, 33%) YouTube (two continuous long ads & then another ads < 5 min - we are not talking about pop-up banner or 30 sec ads here) My 5 years old son's gaming phone shows gambling element and adult sexualized game ads. Ads feedback on Facebook and YouTube does not change ads served even though send feedback i am not interested.   Example Kickstarter OYO NOVA which is a damn long ads. Still getting the same ads What can be done to make experience a bit better? There is no perfect solution unless you do not use internet at all.   There is no single product solution It is always cat and mouse game.  No one time, ads free for life solution. YouTube an...

I am a bit sad when I know that I cannot login to YouTube on MiTV2. I will missed all my playlist etc.  You will get a message as such when you try to login: This will happen when you are using all the Chinese modified Android version's TV boxes or even TV.  There is a way to install Google Play Store.  If not wrong, it requires rooting of the Android device.  Thus, I am a bit reluctant to do so. BUT, thanks for google's effort in app development. There is a simple way to work around using Miracast & Pairing the connected TV. Steps: Of course, side load YouTube Google TV apk onto your SmartTV first. On TV, open YouTube -- click menu button on the TV remote OR go to the option menu on bottom left of TV screen Choose the "Pair with mobile device" option - You will see a special CODE displayed on TV On the smartphone, open the Youtube App.  For Android, click on top right button for setting.  For iOS, Setting is in the menu in top ...

Apps inside MiTV app store are very limited. Sideload of apps is possible. However, caution that MiTV 2 does not enable mouse pointer installation. Thus, apps require a mouse pointer to operate are less optimal even you are able to install. Preparation: Get an Micro SD card, Enable save all apps to SD card in setting Get ready an Android smartphone OR tablet Connect both TV and smartphon/ tablet on same WiFi Network Note: Most video apps from China restrict for China usage only.  A VPN or DNS routing is required to access these content General Sideload Steps:  MiTV Go to App Store Go to Right most page & Choose installing via smart devices Android Smartphone/ Tablet - get APK file Open browser Go to the dedicated website to download your wanted APK file Android Smartphone/ Tablet - install APK file Open new tab, enter the IP address shows on MiTV Tap choose file - open Explorer - choose Phone memory - choose Download folder (This is the down...