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vanity | 08/06/2013 | chuckles

Posted on 08/06/2013 8:52:20 AM PDT by chuckles

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1 posted on 08/06/2013 8:52:21 AM PDT by chuckles
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2 posted on 08/06/2013 8:55:51 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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To: chuckles

Chromecast is reported to play whatever you have on your browser.


3 posted on 08/06/2013 8:56:06 AM PDT by Raycpa
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I run a Roku box with Plex installed. I can view just about any type of video file on my laptop from my TV that way.

It's pretty cool.

4 posted on 08/06/2013 8:57:07 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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To: chuckles
Is there a set top box that would allow me to access my network and internet with surfing ability?
I'm thinking a Smart DVD player would do it.
5 posted on 08/06/2013 8:58:02 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: chuckles

if you have USB ports just get a plug-in wifi network adapter for $20


6 posted on 08/06/2013 8:58:59 AM PDT by Mr. K (Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics, and then Democrat Talking Points.)
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To: ShadowAce

I have a Boxee box (now pseudo-supported) that provides access to my network attached storage as well as browsing and application support.


7 posted on 08/06/2013 9:01:34 AM PDT by Wills_Dad
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I’m not sure I understand. The set top box will already access wifi. Does a USB wifi adapter get me in a private network? Google TV has Chrome on it so I could get out to the net, but getting back to the networked computers seems hard from a box.


8 posted on 08/06/2013 9:05:51 AM PDT by chuckles
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To: ShadowAce
I run a Roku box with Plex installed. I can view just about any type of video file on my laptop from my TV that way.

What is Plex? How does it work with a Roku?

9 posted on 08/06/2013 9:08:02 AM PDT by Sans-Culotte ( Pray for Obama- Psalm 109:8)
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To: chuckles

PLEX is a software server. I use it to ‘stream’ videos on my desktop computer and NAS drive to my TV.

http://www.plexapp.com/

I also have ROKU to stream Netflix, etc.

I also have the WD TV Live which is a box that operates similar to PLEX to connect to the NAS drive.

I don’t know of any method/software that would allow you to serf the web in the manner you describe.


10 posted on 08/06/2013 9:08:54 AM PDT by TomGuy (.)
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To: Raycpa

Google Chromecast for $35 - google.com‎

www.google.com/chromecast

Enjoy online video & anything from the web on your TV. Order today!‎

 

 

11 posted on 08/06/2013 9:09:00 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS. This Means Liberals and (L)libertarians! Same Thing. NO LIBS!!)
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Many media players are able to see both your network and any loose harddrives in it, as well as drives plugged straight in.


12 posted on 08/06/2013 9:09:14 AM PDT by Hardraade (http://junipersec.wordpress.com (Obama: the bearded lady of Muslim Brotherhood))
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To: Sans-Culotte
Plex is an app you install on both the Roku and on your laptop/desktop at home. It serves up media files to the Roku which then displays them on your TV.
13 posted on 08/06/2013 9:10:01 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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I’m still looking at the other suggestions, but so far the Plex seems to fit the bill. Others may be cheaper though.


14 posted on 08/06/2013 9:12:35 AM PDT by chuckles
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Your TV should be able to network mount a NFS/Windows File Share. Store your movies, music, and data there, and mount the server via your laptop and tv. Most modern Wireless routers have a USB port that can be shared as a fileshare. You can use that, or simply have a low powered computer that’s always on attached as the server.


15 posted on 08/06/2013 9:14:38 AM PDT by JFoobar
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Plex does seem to have the momentum right now as a media server. There's another one called PlayOn that you might check out, also available on the Roku through a "private channel".

Be sure to check out the minimum system requirements for running media server software. A multi-core CPU is pretty much a requirement.

16 posted on 08/06/2013 9:17:09 AM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: ShadowAce

I added a Sony Blue Ray Player BDP-S390. I selected this model because it works with Amazon Prime. I can view and play most any media on my PC thru the Blue Ray Player thru my home network.


17 posted on 08/06/2013 9:19:19 AM PDT by UB355 (Slower traffic keep right)
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To: JFoobar
Your TV should be able to network mount a NFS/Windows File Share.

That comment really hit me. Back when I was a kid, I used to repair neighborhood TVs. The black and white ones with tubes.

We've come a long way...

/johnny

18 posted on 08/06/2013 9:25:35 AM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: chuckles

ping for later read


19 posted on 08/06/2013 9:30:55 AM PDT by deadmenvote
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To: chuckles

I think I misunderstood the question - sorry

If your laptop display is connected to the TV i dont understand why you are limitted to netflix


20 posted on 08/06/2013 9:39:15 AM PDT by Mr. K (Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics, and then Democrat Talking Points.)
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