Roku, Apple TV and Google TV (aka Chromecast) are all worthwhile streaming platforms. Each of them lets you view thousands of movies and TV shows on major apps like Disney+ and Netflix. And seeing all your favorites on a big-screen TV is way better than watching it on a smaller laptop or smartphone screen.
But Amazon’s Fire TV has a leg up on them when it comes to built-in VPN compatibility. Unlike archrival Roku, Amazon’s Fire TV system offers VPN apps straight through its built-in app store. That’s important if you want to watch a show or movie that’s otherwise unavailable in your country. Fire up a VPN, set your virtual location and you’ll likely get a different set of viewing options on many streaming services — or the ability to access ones to which you…