For home users that are interested in NAS devices such as Synology and TerraMaster, setting up a Plex media server is often one of the key features they want to use. As much as I love streaming services like Netflix and Disney, they are starting to get expensive, and it is not uncommon for me …
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Raspberry Pi has been a game-changer in the world of single-board computers ever since its inception. With each new model, it brings in a wave of enhancements and upgrades that set a new benchmark in the arena of performance and affordability. The most recent entrant in this series is the Raspberry Pi 5, which is …
In the world of music streaming services, Amazon Music, Spotify, Tidal, and Deezer are among the top contenders. Each platform offers a unique set of features, pricing options, and audio quality settings. Over time, many of these streaming services have increased in price. Back in July 2023, in the UK the price of subscriptions rose …
Even though I personally use the Nvidia Shield Pro, I have always been a big fan of the Amazon Fire TV Sticks, and I still use them for the kitchen and bedroom TVs. As good as the Shield is, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is much better value for money. Amazon has now announced …
The Mecool KM7 Plus is being advertised as the first Android TV BOX that is running the Google TV OS. Though, it’s a bit of a technicality as there are several dongles that run Google TV OS. The Mecool KM7 Plus differs from the older Mecool KM7 because: Specification Chipset Specification This is the same …
Today, we observe the transition into the era of interactive television known under the name IPTV. This is explained not only by the advantages of the technology but also by a factor that may seem unobvious at first – in the case of IPTV, it is no longer television that controls the viewer but the …
The Nvidia Shield has turned out to be one of the best pieces of consumer tech in years, thanks to the extremely long support cycle. Nvidia continues the support by now pushing out Android 11 with SHIELD Experience 9.0. My Nvidia Shield TV Pro is pushing 7-years old now, and I can’t think of any …
I have been a fan of the Amazon Fire TV sticks and Nvidia Shield for years now. But they are not perfect, I hate having to use WiFi (or 100M Ethernet) on the Fire Stick, the tubular Nvidia Shield is no use for large local 4K files, and the Pro is very expensive. Cheap Chinese …
[Updated 09/12/2021] Amazon Fire TV devices have been some of my favourite tech products in recent years. Even though I have shifted to the Nvidia Shield, these offer the best performance for the price of any streaming product I can think of. For 2021, Amazon has launched a new flagship Amazon Fire TV Stick. which …
While many people probably assume the UK holds an influence over large engineering factories or car plants, they likely haven’t thought of another significant focus within the UK. Quality television programming has become an international stronghold for UK tv, especially as it relates to the influence it holds over US shows. More than 600 television …
The advent of streaming services such as Netflix has resulted in a rise in the number of cord-cutters. According to a report, “the number of true cord-cutters accelerated in 2020. By the end of last year, 50 million US homes no longer had a cable, satellite, or telco TV subscription.” Not to mention it also …
Hulu is one of the most popular Video on Demand (VoD) streaming services in the world. Launched on October 29, 2007, it’s jointly owned by Walt Disney and Comcast. According to Business Insider, Hulu Basic is one of the most affordable streaming services available, costing only $6 per month. As of now, Hulu boasts a …
Video streaming is rising in popularity as the years go by. However, watching videos can cost a pretty penny if you are not careful, with some services costing upwards of $10/month! Luckily, there are several ways to save money on your streaming habit that works for most providers. Below we have mentioned 8 ways you …
Do you still count with an aerial or a specialized TV subscription service? If so have you considered why? Television is a key part of our culture, there’s no doubt about that. But television at its core is the content, not the specific channels traditional playout services offer. While we might be used to the …
Since now more people are working from home than ever, binge-watching has skyrocketed. People worldwide want to get the best entertainment, and they’re prepared to go to any lengths to access hit movies & TV shows even if it is not accessible to them. So, here are some hacks for you to expand your entertainment …
Netflix. Amazon Prime. Hulu. Peacock. HBO Now. CBS All Access. What does this long list of names tell you? Well, it might actually tell you a couple of things. The first is that the long process of “cutting the cable” when it comes to how we receive and interact with television has come to an …