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Best PS4 Streaming Apps

Best PS4 Streaming Apps

The Sony PlayStation 4 is a terrific all-around media hub. Whereas most streaming devices such as the Apple TV or Roku only do just that, stream content, the PS4 can play games and Blu-rays as well. As such, the PlayStation 4 delivers a top-notch multimedia experience. If you want to […]

by × December 14, 2020 × 0 comments

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Best External Hard Drive for NVIDIA Shield TV

The NVIDIA Shield TV Android TV box is probably the best streaming device on the planet. With its beefy Tegra X1+ processor, high-end features such as artificial intelligence (AI) 4K upscaling of 1080p content, and gaming as well as emulation capabilities, the Shield TV is a versatile set-top box. To […]

by × December 11, 2020 × 1 comment

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Best Free Streaming Sites for Movies and TV

Best Free Streaming Sites for Movies and TV

There are loads of paid streaming services that you can, and should, subscribe to such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. However, free, legal streaming services are plentiful. Thanks to streaming movies and TV shows, cutting the cord and getting rid of cable has never been easier. Get started […]

by × December 8, 2020 × 6 comments

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BenQ GV1 Review

BenQ GV1 Review

While traditional LED and OLED televisions are most prominent, projectors offer the best price-to-screen size ratio. Though there are plenty of home cinema and gaming projectors, tiny portable projectors let you easily throw an outdoor movie night. The BenQ GV1 fits this niche as a soda can-sized mini projector. Despite […]

by × October 15, 2020 × 1 comment

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Best Linux Media Server Software Options

Best Linux Media Server Software Options

While streaming services like Netflix and Hulu are great, physical media offers a tangible experience. Plus, you don’t actually own any of the content on streaming platforms. But the trade-off for DVDs and Blu-rays is that you don’t have a massive content repository available from anywhere at the click of […]

by × July 17, 2020 × 1 comment

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Panasonic DP-UB820 Review: The Best All-around 4K Blu-ray Player on the Planet

Panasonic DP-UB820 Review: The Best All-around 4K Blu-ray Player on the Planet

Although streaming devices are all the rage, if you want top tier audio/visual (A/V) quality, you need a 4K Blu-ray player. Because 4K ultra high definition (UHD) Blu-ray players can play back content with far higher bitrates than streaming services offer, the multimedia experience is drastically improved with a UHD […]

by × June 17, 2020 × 5 comments

Home Theater, PC and Mobile

Best Media Server Software Options

Best Media Server Software Options

While the likes of Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify are great for accessing tons of content, a personal media collection is well-worth curating. Through DVD or Blu-ray rips as well as CD and vinyl rips, you can cobble together a massive library of digital files. Using a media server you can […]

by × March 30, 2020 × 8 comments

Home Theater, PC and Mobile

PlayOn Review

PlayOn Review

For home theatre enthusiasts, digital media revolutionized the video watching space. Where once purchasing physical media such as DVDs, Blu-Rays, VHS, LaserDiscs, or Betamax was necessary, streaming video services like Netflix and Hulu now provide tons of titles at your fingertips. Plus, digital libraries may be curated through ripping DVDs […]

by × March 25, 2020 × 1 comment

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OSMC Vero 4K Review

OSMC Vero 4K Review

Kodi began as XBMC, or Xbox Media Center, an open-source media player exclusively developed to run on the original Xbox. Now, Kodi runs arcoss a myriad of devices ranging from the Raspberry Pi to Android phones and tablets, streaming devices, smart TVs, and more. While you can spin up your […]

by × February 1, 2020 × 7 comments

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MeCool BB2 Pro Review

MeCool BB2 Pro Review

Streaming sites abound, from Netflix and Hulu to Disney+ and everything in between. While you can stream on mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, or even laptops, streaming media is best enjoyed on a big screen such as a TV or projector. For that, you’ll need either a dedicated streaming […]

by × January 29, 2020 × 1 comment