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My Jellyfin server has four layers of protection, and RAID isn't the most important one
My Jellyfin server uses RAID, backups, local metadata, and separate file copies to protect against various types of data loss.
Netflix looks worse on my PC than on a $30 streaming stick, and it isn't the hardware
Netflix looks worse on my PC than on a $30 streaming stick, and it isn't the hardware
5 HDMI settings I always change on my TV for the best picture and sound quality
Your TV won't deliver the experience you desire until you fix these defaults.
I switched from a smart TV to an Android box, and I actually own my entertainment now
With an Android-powered box I am no longer at the mercy of my smmart TV's OS.
I moved my self-hosted library to Jellyfin while its future is argued about, because I own it either way
Jellyfin could disappear tomorrow but I own my media regardless, so it's ok.
4 ways I secured my Plex server before exposing it to the internet
Don't introduce vulnerabilities in your home network.
I gave the Google TV Streamer another chance, but it's still too buggy
I wanted to love the Google TV Streamer but performance fell short.
I stopped using my TV's streaming apps after plugging in one device
It's the upgrade that did much more than I expected
I thought Jellyfin was dead on the new Fire TV Stick, but this app saved it
I thought using Jellyfin on the new Fire TV Stick was a non-starter until I discovered Astra.
The future of Android-powered TV streaming sticks looks uncertain
The Google TV Streamer was released in 2024 and the future of something new isn't clear.
4 lesser-known Jellyfin plugins I couldn't run my self-hosted server without
See beyond the usual plugins
This useful plugin handles every Jellyfin library problem I used to fix manually
An unbelievable time saver
I turned off this hidden Roku TV setting and reclaimed my privacy
Don't overlook this hidden privacy setting on Roku, which monitors OTA viewing activity.
My favorite Nvidia Shield TV feature has nothing to do with streaming
The streaming device can do so much more.
I ignored this lesser-known Plex feature for years, and now I can't live without it
Smart collections turned my Plex library from overwhelming into actually useful
I turned my old Fire TV Stick into the ultimate retro console in ten minutes
One dead end, one unexpected win.
I switched to the media server nobody talks about, and I don't regret it
The library moved over untouched
After months of backlash, Plex is finally rolling back its controversial big-screen app redesign
Getting rid of the collapsible left-side menu was a very bad idea.
I changed one hidden TV setting, and the picture quality difference was immediate
Your new TV is rarely set up correctly for your viewing pleasure out of the box
I replaced the Jellyfin client with Moonfin on all my devices, and the themes sold me
Moonfin themes shine on my devices compared to the official Jellyfin client.
