Millions of Netflix fans warned to STOP watching app immediately – you’re making a big mistake

NETFLIX subscribers urged to check their Settings over a concern that they might not be getting a service they’re paying for.

The streaming giant has more than 1,500 titles available in 4K these days if you’re willing to pay the top fee of £15.99/$19.99.

Netflix MediaIf you’re subscribed to the top 4K plan there is another very easy way to get what you’re paying for[/caption]

But some viewers may not be getting bang for their buck – and are none the wiser.

Netflix restricts video stream quality on Google Chrome and Firefox over fears of people pirating shows and movies, tech expert Daniel Kim explained.

In technical speak, it comes down to something called digital rights management (DRM).

Essentially, it protects things from being copied.

Chrome and Firefox have a software-based DRM, but they don’t support hardware-based DRM.

This means Netflix’s thousands of hours of TV and film could be ripped off by a screen recording app.

So instead, the company reduces the streaming quality to protect itself somewhat.

But this means that you’ll only be able to achieve 720p, which you could be paying far less for.

If you’re subscribed to the top 4K plan there is another very easy way to get what you’re paying for.

Microsoft Edge supports hardware-based DRM – and where Mac’s concerned, so too does Safari.

Switch to these two web browsers to get 4K from your desktop or laptop once and for all.

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