{"id":43190,"date":"2023-08-29T17:39:40","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T17:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=43190"},"modified":"2023-08-29T17:39:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T17:39:40","slug":"netflix-fans-are-just-realising-three-hidden-hacks-they-need-to-know-including-a-way-to-hide-embarrassing-binges-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/netflix-fans-are-just-realising-three-hidden-hacks-they-need-to-know-including-a-way-to-hide-embarrassing-binges-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix fans are just realising three hidden hacks they need to know &#8211; including a way to hide embarrassing binges | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NETFLIX fans have long neglected tricks hiding in their settings that can boost their streaming experience. <\/p>\n<p>They can save folks money and improve their recommendations. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-buttons-streaming-app-netflix-surrounded-bbc-iplayer.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Mobile data <\/h2>\n<p>If you&#x27;re a fan of watching your favourite Netflix shows on the go, you&#x27;ll want to make sure the app isn&#x27;t eating up all your mobile data. <\/p>\n<p>It could cost a fortune, otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>According to Netflix, you use about\u00a01GB of data per hour for streaming a TV show or movie in standard definition. <\/p>\n<p>In high-definition (HD), you can drain up to 3GB of data from your monthly allowance in just one hour. <\/p>\n<h2><span>READ MORE ON NETFLIX<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/us-regulators-august-18-filed-673827654.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>People are just realising life-changing Netflix trick you need to learn now<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/crop-23204525.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Netflix proved it knows me better than myself &#038; predicted huge love life change<\/h3>\n<p>Netflix offers four mobile data usage settings for people who want to stream on their smartphone. <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Automatic:<\/strong>\u00a0The Netflix\u00a0app\u00a0selects a setting that balances data usage and video quality. You can watch about four hours per GB of data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi Only:<\/strong>\u00a0Stream only while connected to\u00a0Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save Data:<\/strong>\u00a0Watch about six hours per GB of data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Data:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Highest possible quality for your device and the TV show or movie you&#x27;re watching.<\/li>\n<li>Can use 1GB per 20 minutes or more, depending on your device and network speed.<\/li>\n<li>Recommended only if you have an unlimited data plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To make sure your Netflix-on-the-go usage isn&#x27;t eating up your data &#8211; and risking a hefty phone bill at the end of the month &#8211; just head into the Netflix app on your iPhone or Android.<\/p>\n<p>Click your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen, then click App Settings and tap Mobile Data Usage. <\/p>\n<p>You will likely have the toggle turned on for Automatic data usage.<\/p>\n<p> However, if you turn off the toggle, you&#x27;ll be able to opt for Wi-Fi Only &#8211; which eliminates all data-draining worries. <\/p>\n<p>Or, you can choose Save Data to use the least amount possible. <\/p>\n<h2>Change appearance of subtitles<\/h2>\n<p>Skip over this one if you\u2019re a notorious subtitles-hater. For those of us who love subtitles, foreign movies, are deaf or hard of hearing &#8211; it turns out we can customise them.<\/p>\n<p>You can adjust the subtitle settings for font type, size, text shadowing or background. <\/p>\n<p>To do so, just open Netflix in a web browser and select a profile from the account page. <\/p>\n<p>Click on Subtitle Appearance\u00a0to change the settings and then click Save. <\/p>\n<p>This can be done for each profile on your Netflix account. <\/p>\n<p>But it&#x27;s important to note: you may have to reload the app on your TV for the changes to take effect. <\/p>\n<p>If you don&#x27;t like the new setup, simply choose &quot;Reset to default&quot; to restore the previous subtitle settings. <\/p>\n<h2>Delete embarrassing binges <\/h2>\n<p>Netflix uses your watch history to gauge what you liked, and therefore want you want more of. <\/p>\n<p>But if a not-so-good guilty pleasure show or film has sneaked into your watch history, it can really sour the taste buds when it comes to what Netflix recommends you. <\/p>\n<p>To delete them, all you need to do is log into Netflix on a PC and head to your\u00a0Account\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<p>Expand the options for your profile under the\u00a0Profile &amp; Parental Controls\u00a0section and then click the small View link to the right of Viewing activity. <\/p>\n<h2><span>Read More on The Sun<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/newspress-collage-23685916-1693302747831.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>I&#8217;m an ex-paramedic &#8211; the dangerous food that acts like a plug on a child&#8217;s airway<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/newspress-collage-23687321-1693304002882.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Peter Andre reveals sad \u2018real reason\u2019 he never has birthday parties<\/h3>\n<p>Here you will see everything you&#x27;ve ever watched. <\/p>\n<p>If you&#x27;d like to hide anything from your history, just click the circle with a slash through it on the right and it will disappear.<\/p>\n<h3>Best Phone and Gadget tips and hacks <\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/NINTCHDBPICT000729743678.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Looking for tips and hacks for your phone? 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