I do this now, but single guy who sees me using it will inevitably launch into an extensive explanation of how it is wrong/insufficient and some sort of media m

I do this now, but single guy who sees me using it will inevitably launch into an extensive explanation of how it is wrong/insufficient and some sort of media management server and phone app ui would be better. The file is on my pc, I want it on my dumb tv. A chromecast was the minimum number of steps to make that happen (an extra long hdmi cable was more expensive than a chromecast at the time) and works every time without internet or ads.