Hollywood doesn't want people using PCs as a primary media device because they'd have to compete with pirate streaming services, so they want to push people to

Hollywood doesn't want people using PCs as a primary media device because they'd have to compete with pirate streaming services, so they want to push people to invest in more locked-down devices and ecosystems. One way to do that is limiting resolution, bitrate, and features for desktop users so that casual Netflix users are nudged to switch to an industry-approved streaming box that can't access unauthorized services.