General server for file sharing and media [closed]

Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it’s on-topic for Super User. Closed 4 years ago. Improve this question I’ve got a SoC (ODroid) which I’d like to use as a file or media server, I’m not sure how should I call … Read more

File and printer sharing option keeps disabling itself

Details I’m using windows 7 home basic SP1 ,and I have couple of courses on my pc ,I wish to watch it on my iPad vlc media player Earlier I had achieved this on an Android device ,where I had downloaded an app called “File servers pro” and started a “native dlna server” on it. … Read more

How to establish a LAN connection with 1 modem, 1 wireless modem, and 1 wireless router?

So here’s the situation: I’ve got my desktop computer downstairs which is connected directly into my new wireless modem that my ISP gave me. Upstairs, I have my TV and my PS3 which is connected directly into my old (non-wireless) modem which my ISP conveniently let me keep so that I could have a connection … Read more

What media server can stream (transcode) video to my television yet retain surround sound?

As is often the case, in writing this question I found my answer. Posted below to aid others. New and different answers are more than welcome. My television is a Network Media Device (NMD) and thus able to stream video from “Windows Media Connect or DLNA compliant servers”. (My particular TV calls the interface Home … Read more

Is there good free media server for OS X to stream movies to an XBox 360? [closed]

Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it’s on-topic for Super User. Closed 8 years ago. Improve this question I have a mac mini running OS X 10.5 that is filled with movies and I am looking for a good way to … Read more

How do you store Digital Media

This is, in my opinion, a massive problem and one that the companies selling digital media will need to address at some point. I would quite like to be able to subscribe to programs, ala iTunes Season Pass, and download high definition copies. All my music is digital now and I tend to prefer a … Read more

Are there any Linux MPD (music player daemon) player alternatives for a network music server / player [closed]

Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it’s on-topic for Super User. Closed 6 years ago. Improve this question Are there any reasonable alternatives to MPD (music player daemon) as a remotely controlled music player? It should be controllable over the network … Read more