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How to Use SyncLounge for Remote Movie Nights

How to Use SyncLounge for Remote Movie Nights

Movie nights are incredibly fun, whether inviting friends over for a film at home or hitting up your local cinema. However, that’s not always possible. For friends and family living around the world, or practicing social distancing, remote movie nights using apps such as Kast are a great way to […]

by × April 13, 2020 × 0 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

PC and Mobile

DVDFab Review

DVDFab Review

Streaming services are all the rage. But there’s something delightful about having tangible media. I’ve got a bookshelf overflowing with Blu-rays, DVDs, VHS tapes, and even LaserDiscs. While I regularly play my physical media collection, I also enjoy having digital backups for playback in media centres such as Kodi, and […]

by × March 18, 2020 × 1 comment

Home Theater

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

Home Theater

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

Home Theater

Sling TV Review: Channels, Sling TV packages, DVR, and More

Sling TV Review: Channels, Sling TV packages, DVR, and More

Because of rising cable and satellite prices, more consumers have turned to over-the-top (OTT) cable replacement services such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and PlayStation Vue. Arguably the most affordable remains Sling TV, a budget-oriented streaming provider which doesn’t compromise. Learn about Sling TV channel options, TV packages, […]

by × September 11, 2019 × 2 comments

Home Theater

Hulu Live TV Review: Hulu Live TV cost, channels, DVR, and More

Hulu Live TV Review: Hulu Live TV cost, channels, DVR, and More

When Hulu first launched, it purely concentrated on competing with Netflix. As such, Hulu’s initial incarnation focused on delivering on-demand content, with streamable movies and TV shows. But with a wealth of cord cutters abandoning traditional cable and satellite contracts, Hulu + Live TV launched. Including both the Hulu on-demand […]

by × August 30, 2019 × 2 comments

Home Theater

YouTube TV Review: Channel lineup, DVR, Local channels, and More

YouTube TV Review: Channel lineup, DVR, Local channels, and More

With rising cable and satellite TV prices, many users turn to cord cutting. While getting rid of cable is pretty easy for most TV shows and movies, live television does have its merits. For keeping current with many TV shows, and for live sports, cable replacement streaming services prove popular. […]

by × August 29, 2019 × 1 comment

Home Theater

PlayStation Vue Review: PS Vue DVR, Channels, and More

PlayStation Vue Review: PS Vue DVR, Channels, and More

Cutting the cord has never been easier. Thanks to cable replacement streaming services from the likes of YouTube TV and Hulu, dumping cable or satellite but maintaining access to live streaming television is feasible. PlayStation, while a long-time gaming heavyweight, honed its chops in the home theatre space. Although both […]

by × July 23, 2019 × 0 comments