Plex Transcoding Performance Guide
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Plex Transcoding Performance Guide

For home users that are interested in NAS devices such as Synology and TerraMaster, setting up a Plex media server is often one of the key features they want to use. As much as I love streaming services like Netflix and Disney, they are starting to get expensive, and it is not uncommon for me…

Raspberry Pi 5 vs Raspberry Pi 4 Compared: Specification, Benchmarks, and Price
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Raspberry Pi 5 vs Raspberry Pi 4 Compared: Specification, Benchmarks, and Price

Raspberry Pi has been a game-changer in the world of single-board computers ever since its inception. With each new model, it brings in a wave of enhancements and upgrades that set a new benchmark in the arena of performance and affordability. The most recent entrant in this series is the Raspberry Pi 5, which is…

Spotify vs Amazon Music vs Tidal vs Deezer vs YouTube Music Streaming Comparison
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Spotify vs Amazon Music vs Tidal vs Deezer vs YouTube Music Streaming Comparison

In the world of music streaming services, Amazon Music, Spotify, Tidal, and Deezer are among the top contenders. Each platform offers a unique set of features, pricing options, and audio quality settings. Over time, many of these streaming services have increased in price. Back in July 2023, in the UK the price of subscriptions rose…

Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen (2023) vs 2021 Fire TV Stick 4K Gen 1 Max – More powerful MediaTek MT8696T chipset & WiFi 6E
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Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen (2023) vs 2021 Fire TV Stick 4K Gen 1 Max – More powerful MediaTek MT8696T chipset & WiFi 6E

Even though I personally use the Nvidia Shield Pro, I have always been a big fan of the Amazon Fire TV Sticks, and I still use them for the kitchen and bedroom TVs. As good as the Shield is, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is much better value for money. Amazon has now announced…

Mecool KM7 Plus Review – Google Certified Android 11.0 TV Box with Amlogic S905Y4
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Mecool KM7 Plus Review – Google Certified Android 11.0 TV Box with Amlogic S905Y4

The Mecool KM7 Plus is being advertised as the first Android TV BOX that is running the Google TV OS. Though, it’s a bit of a technicality as there are several dongles that run Google TV OS. The Mecool KM7 Plus differs from the older Mecool KM7 because: Specification Chipset Specification This is the same…

Nvidia Shield TV gets Android 11 with SHIELD Experience 9.0 Upgrade includes GeForce NOW cloud gaming in 4K HDR
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Nvidia Shield TV gets Android 11 with SHIELD Experience 9.0 Upgrade includes GeForce NOW cloud gaming in 4K HDR

The Nvidia Shield has turned out to be one of the best pieces of consumer tech in years, thanks to the extremely long support cycle. Nvidia continues the support by now pushing out Android 11 with SHIELD Experience 9.0. My Nvidia Shield TV Pro is pushing 7-years old now, and I can’t think of any…

Mecool KM6 Deluxe Android TV Box Review – A good alternative to the Nvidia Shield for local 4K streaming
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Mecool KM6 Deluxe Android TV Box Review – A good alternative to the Nvidia Shield for local 4K streaming

I have been a fan of the Amazon Fire TV sticks and Nvidia Shield for years now. But they are not perfect, I hate having to use WiFi (or 100M Ethernet) on the Fire Stick, the tubular Nvidia Shield is no use for large local 4K files, and the Pro is very expensive. Cheap Chinese…

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Lite  Specifications Compared – 2021 Max model is the most powerful yet
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Lite Specifications Compared – 2021 Max model is the most powerful yet

[Updated 09/12/2021] Amazon Fire TV devices have been some of my favourite tech products in recent years. Even though I have shifted to the Nvidia Shield, these offer the best performance for the price of any streaming product I can think of. For 2021, Amazon has launched a new flagship Amazon Fire TV Stick. which…

How UK TV has Influenced US Shows
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How UK TV has Influenced US Shows

While many people probably assume the UK holds an influence over large engineering factories or car plants, they likely haven’t thought of another significant focus within the UK. Quality television programming has become an international stronghold for UK tv, especially as it relates to the influence it holds over US shows. More than 600 television…

The best streaming services you can sign up for in 2021

The best streaming services you can sign up for in 2021

The advent of streaming services such as Netflix has resulted in a rise in the number of cord-cutters. According to a report, “the number of true cord-cutters accelerated in 2020. By the end of last year, 50 million US homes no longer had a cable, satellite, or telco TV subscription.” Not to mention it also…

Subscribe to Hulu Without a US Credit Card in the UK

Subscribe to Hulu Without a US Credit Card in the UK

Hulu is one of the most popular Video on Demand (VoD) streaming services in the world. Launched on October 29, 2007, it’s jointly owned by Walt Disney and Comcast. According to Business Insider, Hulu Basic is one of the most affordable streaming services available, costing only $6 per month. As of now, Hulu boasts a…