Why I Never Bother With Cheap Streaming Sticks (and Neither Should You)
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Summary
Cheaper streaming sticks may be more accessible to customers as they are cheaper in price, but the trade-off is disappointing performance, according to a columnist for MakeUseOf.
They may be acceptable to use, but as the apps update and require more processing power, problems such as lagging and buffering will only increase.
More expensive streaming sticks might be a worthwhile investment as they will perform better and last longer, even if there is a higher upfront cost.
The columnist also noted that cheaper, off-brand streaming sticks can be risky in terms of security, as soon as they are connected to the internet, viruses and malware have a way to infect a user’s home network and steal data.
Additionally, customer support is likely to be unhelpful as cheap streaming sticks often need to be replaced more quickly than regular models.
