Streaming Device Guides

Roku vs Firestick in 2025: Which is the Better Streaming Device?

Roku and Firestick are two of the best streaming players on the market, but which one comes out on top? Our Roku vs Firestick showdown puts the two head-to-head. Read on to find out which one wins.

By Sandra Pattison — 11 Apr'21 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25

Roku Subscription Guide: Managing Your Roku Channels In 2025

There are lots of paid channels available on Roku, but what if you want to stop a Roku subscription tied to your account? Read on to find out how to manage or cancel a subscription.

By Sandra Pattison — 28 Mar'21 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25

The Best Roku Free Channels in 2025 and How to Find Them

Once you’ve purchased a Roku, you don’t necessarily need to spend money on paid services. There are plenty of free Roku channels available with popular movies, live channels, TV shows and more. Read on to learn more about the best free Roku channels and how to find them.

By Sandra Pattison — 22 Feb'21 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25

When Did Roku Come Out? Roku’s History: 2002 to 2025

After seeing multiple generations of streaming devices, you might wonder, when did Roku come out? Read all the Roku history in this guide, from the 2002 "Netflix Player" to today's 40 million users.

By Sandra Pattison — 03 Nov'20 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25
Facts checked by Andrea Babic

How To Add Channels To Roku in 2025: Endless Entertainment

Once you have your Roku set up, you need to add some channels or streaming services to start enjoying it. Follow this guide on how to add channels to Roku to do just that.

By Sandra Pattison — 13 Jun'20 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25
Facts checked by Andrea Babic

How to Install Kodi on iOS Without Jailbreak: 2025 iPhone & iPad Guide

Despite the abundance of free and paid streaming platforms, some users still favor the open-source media player, Kodi. The software is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Android and Linux, and it’s a breeze to install on most systems. Unfortunately, installing Kodi on iOS devices is a whole different kettle of fish. Android...

By Kit Copson — 23 Jan'18 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Kodi Guide: Everything You Always Wanted to Know

Kodi is a wonderful streaming service that offers versatility, ease of use and is entirely free. The downside is that it's easy to miss the forest for the trees with all the options available. Cloudwards.net has put together this handy Kodi guide to help you through the woods.

By Jacob Roach — 09 Jan'18 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25

Is Kodi Legal & Safe in 2025?

Kodi is a versatile, open-source software for offline and online streaming. It lets you import your own media and watch streams of movies, shows and more via add-ons. When it comes to Kodi’s add-ons and features, this is the first question that most people ask: “Is Kodi legal?”  To cut to the chase, yes —...

By Kit Copson — 04 Jan'18 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

The Best Kodi Add-ons for Sports in 2025

Sports fans often find themselves disappointed when browsing YouTube, Netflix and other streaming services. These often show just for secondhand content, with major sports mainly reserved to cable providers. However, using Kodi, you can often watch sports as a live event or as a recap from sources. Kodi is a free, legal and open-source media...

By Jacob Roach — 26 Dec'17 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25

How to Install Elysium on Kodi

To get the full experience out of Kodi, you need to install some unofficial add-ons. Some change the look and feel of the UI and others grant you access to a massive library of streaming content. Elysium fits into the latter category. It’s a service that finds and streams torrents from around the web. Elysium...

By Jacob Roach — 11 Dec'17 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25