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Here in Germany, Torrenting legally is distribution, so I don't do it. But find yourself a decent streaming link aggregator, install an adblocker and you are go
by cyborgx7 7y ago
Here in Germany, Torrenting legally is distribution, so I don't do it. But find yourself a decent streaming link aggregator, install an adblocker and you are golden. Anything with a webbrowser can play it. No major legal streaming platform can claim this.
Also, you are comparing effort it takes to set-up something, with effort it takes to use it, which I'd argue isn't entirely fair.
- alistairSH 7y agoSetting up my Apple TV took 5 minutes. Plug in the power, set up the wifi, and add a few apps. Much easier than buying a HTPC + NAS + finding the best software to install. Using is as easy as a smart-phone. Click the search app, find content, hit play. Everything auto-updates, so there's no maintenance. VS a HTPC + NAS which take (slightly) more care+feeing to keep current on software versions.
- cyborgx7 7y agoI feel like you are being dense on purpose here. I talk about anything with a webbrowser and you argue about the complication of htpc and nas.
- alistairSH 7y agoAlso, you are comparing effort it takes to set-up something, with effort it takes to use it, which I'd argue isn't entirely fair. I thought you were talking about setting up some sort of torrenting/media server system with this part of your comment. I agree, using a browser is easy enough. But, why would I when the AppleTV is already connected to my TV and I can do everything with a simple remote and voice commands?
- cyborgx7 7y agoThen don't if it's easier for you. My usecase is I want to watch things on a reltively low powered Linux laptop. They have nothing for me.