Published May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT With over five years of experience in the tech industry, Kazim excels at simplifying complex topics, making them accessible to tech enthusiasts and general readers alike. He has extensively covered the Windows ecosystem, from Windows 7 to Windows 11.  When he’s not writing, you’ll find Kazim planning weekend getaways or diving into tech verticals beyond his expertise. I have been using an Amazon Fire TV Stick for my not-so-smart TV for the last four years, and it's truly a value-for-money upgrade. It turned an ordinary TV into a fully smart TV, allowing me to stream content from all my favorite apps. I did change a few Fire TV Stick settings to streamline the experience . But roughly two years down the line, the Fire TV Stick slowed down. Every action took like a few seconds, and it got to the point where I was contemplating getting a new Fire TV Stick altogether. Given the reasonable pricing, it doesn't burn a hole in your pocket. But then it hit me.…