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I plugged a Raspberry Pi into my smart TV and it changed how I watch everything
An old TV, a Raspberry Pi, and a setup that beats every streaming box on the market.
Streaming still looks worse than Blu-ray and it's down to one simple reason
Blu-ray discs and streaming services both offer 4K content, but they're not equal. One has less compression, delivering better color and detail.
One of the biggest sci-fi releases of the year is almost here
What is Project Hail Mary about, when can you see it, and why is everyone making such a huge fuss over it?
March’s free streaming lineup is so good it makes subscriptions feel optional
Why pay for subscription streaming services when all 13 theatrical Star Trek movies are available to watch for free? And that's just for starters.
Netflix just broke on a ton of older TVs and it’s not a bug
As Netflix updates itself, older TVs and streaming devices no longer support it
You might be paying for 4K streaming you’re not actually getting — here’s how to check
It would be a tragedy to expend 4K money and not get 4K service. Make sure that doesn't happen to you.
I stopped paying monthly and turned my NAS into a personal Netflix
It's a self-hosted alternative for your favourite shows and movies.
4 Plex settings you should change right away for better streaming
A few simple Plex settings can supercharge your streaming.
This 4-hour romantic period drama is better than Bridgerton
Bridgerton is the English period drama of the moment, but that doesn't mean it's the best.
These 5 Kodi skins are so beautiful you’ll forget you’re using a media player
These skins turn Kodi's default interface into a stunning entertainment hub, making your media library feel like a true home theater.
I finally found a great use for my TV’s USB port
Light bars are a very neat thing to have, and they're good for eye strain, too.
3 Netflix shows you absolutely need to binge this weekend (Feb 20-22)
Netflix goes behind the scenes of reality shows, welcomes comedies new and old, and hosts the hotly anticipated return of The Night Agent.
Don't fall for this "free streaming stick" scam
The MoxiPlayer streaming stick has red flags all over it.
This free extension lets me play any online video in VLC
Make VLC your default player for the entire internet.
Your Jellyfin server is stuttering on TV because you missed this setting
I blamed my network. Jellyfin blamed me. This setting fixed it.
YouTube’s new strategy will help it get closer to its goal of replacing all TV
YouTube has long disrupted the traditional TV market. Now it's trying to replace it.
I found the hidden Netflix setting that dramatically improves video quality
How was I ignoring this simple Netflix fix?
I made one change and streaming instantly got better
I'm a firm believer that this is the best way to watch.
I never have to search for subtitles again thanks to this Jellyfin plugin
Automatic, reliable subtitles with zero extra effort required.
I turned my old PC into a media server in under an hour
I turned a forgotten laptop into a full media server—no money, no pain.