These Netflix Lifehacks Are Life-Savers

Netflix's introduction of streaming content has effectively changed the world of movies and TV [...]

By Patrick Cavanaugh

Netflix's introduction of streaming content has effectively changed the world of movies and TV permanently, in both good and bad ways. What began as an experimental way to more quickly deliver viewers selected movies and TV shows has effectively replaced the service's DVD rental service, so much so that the company considered separating the two entities at one point. In addition to convenience, the company also began creating original content whose quality rivals anything else being created by prominent movie studios and TV networks.

Despite its successes, there are still some issues with the site's interface that could use a little tweaking. Luckily, there are secret tips and tricks that have been discovered to make your browsing and viewing experiences more efficient!

Do you have any tips and tricks that you use to unleash the streaming service's full potential? Let us know in the comments!

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Browse Specific Sub-Categories

Based on the movies and TV shows you watch, Netflix will often personalize categories to suggest to you, which sometimes include incredibly specific details like "Asian Gory Ghost Movies Featuring Female Leads And They Go To The Mall." You can actually visit Netflix ID Bible to see a list of these categories and its corresponding number code, then go to https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/ and plug in the appropriate number at the end of the URL to see the complete list of movies in those specific categories.

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Read Subtitles More Easily

Whether you like to keep the volume low or watch a lot of foreign movies, subtitles come in really handy on Netflix. However, sometimes those subtitles can get in the way of the images on the screen in an irritating way, but luckily, you can edit the settings on subtitles to change their display. Once you're logged into Netflix, go to the "Settings" in your account menu, and all the way at the bottom, you'll see "Subtitle Appearance," allowing you to tweak things to suit your needs.

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Pretend You Live In Another Country And Skip Geoblocking

If you live in America, congratulations! You have one of the most sought-after Netflix experiences in the world. For a variety of reasons, multiple titles are blocked in certain parts of the world, often making you wish you lived in another country if only to enjoy the full Netflix experience. If you head to Getflix, you can circumvent those issues, but unfortunately, the service costs money if you exceed the 14 day trial.

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Synchronize Netflix Viewings With Long Distance Pals

Whether you're trying to make a long distance relationship work or just want to enjoy a movie with friends across a long distance, trying to synch up when you each hit "Play" can be tricky, which is why sites like Rabbit exist. Not only does the service allow you to stream the same movie or TV show, but the interface also has chat options to be able to discuss what you're watching without having to send any text messages.

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Don't Trust Netflix To Keep You Updated

How often have you put a critically-acclaimed movie in your queue, only to put it off for a rewatch of 30 Rock, when you find out the thing you wanted to see has been removed? Sadly, Netflix doesn't tell you when movies are coming or going, so you have to rely on outside sources to tell you what's leaving. Many sites compile what's leaving in the near future, so if you're prone to putting things off, check out What's Leaving Netflix in February to watch things before they're gone.

Much like what's leaving, Netflix doesn't tell you what's going to be available, so you end up paying money to rent something that pops up on the service the next day. You can check Here's Everything Coming to Netflix in February to plan your viewings accordingly.

[H/T YouTube/MovieClips Coming Soon]

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