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in reply to Michael Ross Tech news • • •Sometimes, as you know, you don't pay only with hard cash.
In IT, the gift horse often becomes the Trojan Horse, so we should look into its mouth.
I distrust companies like #Amazon which mass-produce intrusive surveillance products like #Alexa. We all should.
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in reply to Michael Ross Tech news • • •That is true. In fact, any more sophisticated #BigTech device should be avoided for this reason. In particular if it is from the #US or #China.
I write "device" b/c any time there is hardware that runs with a proprietary software or even an operating system, the user looses control (e.g. an #Amazon #Alexa or a #Tesla, or a #Huawei smartphone as examples for the latter, an #Android or #Apple app or #Windows #OS for the former.)
Just using browser software and turning...
HistoPol (#HP) 🏴 🇺🇸 🏴
in reply to HistoPol (#HP) 🏴 🇺🇸 🏴 • • •...#JavaScript off, e.g. with the #NoScript add-on) reduces the #surveillance in your life.
(Alas, Java script is necessary for a lot of websites.)
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HistoPol (#HP) 🏴 🇺🇸 🏴
in reply to Michael Ross Tech news • • •Good idea. Keep me posted pls.
Have a nice Sunday! ☕
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Take your Kodi set up to the next level and add more features to it with these add-ons.
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Best Kodi Add-ons I Use to Enhance My Media Server Experience
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Hi Michael, thanks.
To my dismay, I had never heard about Kodi to this day. It seems to be in great use, but should always be used with a #VPN as copyright laws very from country to country and the (standard) global search function in conjunction with the ubiquitous add-ons will make source differentiation difficult.
What is fantastic is that it seems to run on most platforms:
"#AmazonFire TV Stick 4K Max,...
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Copilot - is there open source software for streaming netflix
There isn't any open-source software specifically designed for streaming Netflix, as Netflix is a proprietary service with strict licensing agreements. However, there are some open-source alternatives that you might find interesting:
Stremio: This is a versatile media center that allows you to stream films, series, and YouTube in HD with subtitle support. It supports various add-ons, including those for torrent streaming.
Movie-web: A self-hosted, super lightweight Netflix alternative that allows you to stream your media collection within your home network.
WatchIT: Another self-hosted option that lets you stream your media collection. It supports movies, TV shows, and music.
Miru: A media server for movies and TV shows with a responsive frontend. It has robust transcoding support and federation capabilities to share your library with friends.
Streamerflix: A self-hoste
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Copilot - is there open source software for streaming netflix
There isn't any open-source software specifically designed for streaming Netflix, as Netflix is a proprietary service with strict licensing agreements. However, there are some open-source alternatives that you might find interesting:
Stremio: This is a versatile media center that allows you to stream films, series, and YouTube in HD with subtitle support. It supports various add-ons, including those for torrent streaming.
Movie-web: A self-hosted, super lightweight Netflix alternative that allows you to stream your media collection within your home network.
WatchIT: Another self-hosted option that lets you stream your media collection. It supports movies, TV shows, and music.
Miru: A media server for movies and TV shows with a responsive frontend. It has robust transcoding support and federation capabilities to share your library with friends.
Streamerflix: A self-hosted media server that allows you to stream your media collection within your home network.
These alternatives offer a range of features and customization options to suit your streaming needs. If you're looking for something specific, let me know!
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#FireTV Stick, Fire TV Cube, #Nvidia #ShieldTV,
#Android Smartphones and Tablets, #AndroidTV boxes, #Windows-Computer, and #AppleMac / #Macintosh..."
So, regardless of the device, only one tool needs to be learned and maintained across all your devices.
I'll have to look into this.
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Copilot - Do streaming apps like Netflix run on open source media servers
Streaming apps like Netflix do not typically run on open-source media servers. Netflix, for example, uses a combination of proprietary and open-source technologies to deliver its content. While Netflix does contribute to and use open-source software (such as React, Node.js, Docker, and Kafka), the core infrastructure and media servers are proprietary.
If you're interested in open-source alternatives for streaming, there are several options available, such as Stremio, Movie-web, WatchIT, and Miru. These platforms offer various features and customization options for streaming your media collection.
If you have any other questions or need more information, feel free to ask!
M. Grégoire
in reply to Michael Ross Tech news • • •There are plugins for Kodi that allow you to connect to Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services for which you have an account.
There are many free streaming services as well, including Plex and Tubi. Many more than I have time for these days...
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Co pilot, is there open source tv streaming
Absolutely! There are several open-source TV streaming platforms you can explore:
OwnCast: This is a self-hosted, decentralized platform that allows you to have complete control over your live streams. It's perfect for individuals who want to manage their content, interface, moderation, and audience.
Open TV: An ultra-fast, simple, and powerful cross-platform IPTV app. It supports importing IPTV channels from various sources, recording while watching, and controlling the UI from a TV remote.
OBS Studio: A free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. It supports high-performance real-time video/audio capturing and mixing, and you can create scenes made up of multiple sources.
These platforms offer a range of features and customization options to suit your streaming needs. Which one sounds most interesting to you?
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M. Grégoire
in reply to Michael Ross Tech news • • •I can confirm that #Jellyfin has apps, as well as being accessible via a browser.
It has a nice #plugin for #Kodi also. I have Kodi running on an old RaspberryPi hooked up to a large screen TV, and I watch most of my movies on it using the Kodi/Jellyfin system.
If you have DVDs and CDs around, I think it makes a lot of sense to rip them to a drive and host them with Jellyfin.