Hi. I got a question. When I log into Netflix using laptop. Then HDMI cable from laptop to TV. The resolution is terrible. What are the setting need to be changed?

Thanks. I did change to the W10 apps. Didn't know Edge can also be used.

This is my experience. I have used 2 different VPN and same issues. I am on Surfshark at the moment. Sometimes it will connect USA Netflix and sometimes not.

With vpn on router. The router need to encrypt and decrypt so things will slow down. Which means the entire house's wifi will slow down. So I never like the option of vpn on router. I have the AC68U and sometimes speed will slow down by 10x on home unifi. But strangely for Business unifi, even with the free TM router, hardly any impact.

As for Ping. The further you are from the server, the longer the ping, naturally. So linking to a server in neighboring country has lower ping than a server half way around the world.

I have also tried Smart DNS on the LG. Could never work for me. So my solution is use an external device that can install VPN apps.

I may be wrong but I think Ping is merely saying your device has successfully got a reply or successfully connected to the server or something. Once connected, download speed not really affected by ping any more.

same here with same VPN.

I have my TV connected using wire and mostly watch local Netflix. And the response speed at least 5 times faster compared to the speed on a device on Wifi with VPN. So switching programs is a breeze.

Apple TV cost too much. For my use, Fire Stick 4K is good enough but with 1 problem. TV's auto screensaver will not kick in with the Fire Stick. Fire Stick's screensaver will only kick in at 5 minutes, too long for my liking.