This Jellyfin app made me ditch every other streaming client
… Moonfin apps are available on smart TVs, mobile devices, desktops, and even streaming sticks like Roku. And ever since trying them, my media streaming preferences have changed. …
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Transform your monitor into a smart TV for just $15
… While it does come with a physical remote, the device also supports voice commands, making it easier to find what you're looking for. For the most part, it's a simple streaming device that gets things done. …
I stopped treating old phones like e-waste and started treating them like tiny servers
… Tailscale assigns every connected device its own private address and lets them communicate over an encrypted mesh network, so the phone immediately became reachable from my laptop, tablet, and other devices wherever I was. …
Ready to ditch Synology? This 2-bay NAS makes it easy to do so at its new low price
… We love the idea of storing all our data on this NAS and just being able to access it from any device. It can become your media server, or you can even use it for more ambitious reasons . …
I thought I needed a NAS, then I used this device for Plex instead
… Next, I needed to figure out what device to host my acquired media on. …
I ditched Plex's official app for an open-source alternative that actually works
… A much more consistent experience across devices Remote streaming without restrictions Plezy has become my go-to media player on all the platforms that support it. The Plex client runs on my Android and Mac devices and behaves the same on both. …
Buying Plex Pass Lifetime is still one of the best streaming decisions I’ve ever made
… Plex simply offers a more polished experience than Jellyfin and every other media server. …
I never use my Pixel phone without these powerful open-source apps
… It handles every single two-factor login on my device. …
Your home server needs Ethernet, but not for the reason you think
… When your home server handles requests from your phone, TV, laptop, and other devices, the connection needs to be consistently fast. Wi-Fi doesn’t guarantee that, since persistent connection negotiations, retransmissions, signal fluctuations, and competing devices all add unpredictable delay. …
Plex Pass is expensive, but it's the only streaming app my family actually uses
… My family uses my Plex server as well, and they're unlikely to change to a new streaming client, let alone deal with the necessities of setting up remote access to my media server. I don't want the added burden of more devices and client apps to manage, and the eventual tech support requests. …