Optimising Netflix for the best experience
THESE five keyboard shortcuts will help you navigate Netflix
F will give you full screen; Esc will take you out of it PgDn pauses, PgUp will play
The spacebar will also pause and play
Shift + Right Arrow will fast forward; Shift + Left Arrow will rewind
M should toggle your mute button, depending on your computer Save your data while on mobile
The Netflix mobile app on your phone or tablet lets you choose your Cellular Data Usage setting: Wi-Fi Only, Low, Medium, High, and Unlimited. Wi-Fi Only keeps you from streaming when you’re not connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you have unlimited data on your plan, go for Unlimited. How to know which ISP to choose
Curious which Internet Service Provider (ISP) serves up the fastest speeds for better streaming? Check out the Netflix ISP Speed Index which shows you which South African ISP supports the best Netflix experience: https://ispspeedindex. netflix.com/country/south-africa/ How to check your internet speeds
Next time Stranger Things starts buffering, use Netflix’s own speed test, Fast.com, to check the download speeds you’re getting from your ISP: https://fast.com/ Netflix original programming
Netflix produced over 600 hours of original content in 2016. Type “Netflix” into the search bar to see a complete list of Netflix originals. Make sure you’re HD optimised
If you have an HD TV make sure you are streaming in HD. Just go to Playback settings (https://www. netflix.com/HdToggle) to make sure you’re set up. How to find UHD (4K and HDR) content
If you own a UHD TV, type “4K” or “HDR” in the search bar to see a full list of TV shows and movies available in 4K resolution and HDR. How to access subtitles
All programs on Netflix have the option to add English subtitles — handy if you’re watching a cockney movie or are hard of hearing. To activate subtitles, select the movie or TV show you want to play, head to “Audio & Subtitles” in the options panel then press “Back” once you’re done. Changing subtitle appearance
You can change the colour and font size of subtitles to match your eyesight or personal style preference. To do this, head to Your Account and select Subtitle Appearance.
To get Netflix and put these hacks into practice, go to www.netflix. com and follow the simple instructions. Sign up and get the first month free.