IF YOUR Amazon Fire Stick has begun running slowly in recent months, you may be tempted to fork out for an upgrade.

However, with a new bit of kit setting you back up to £70 , buying a replacement is not an option for many budget conscious Brits.

The Amazon gadget, which has recently had Netflix blocked on some versions of the tech, allows users to turn normal TVs into smart TVs by giving them access to streaming services.

It's the perfect penny pinching alternative to splashing out for a new TV, but after a while, devices can start running slowly.

However, with just a few quick button presses, you can get it working as good as new again.

1. Restart Your Fire Stick

If your Amazon Fire TV Stick is constantly plugged in and running this can eventually lead to issues such as softw

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