Yeah, it adds up eventually when working with embedded platforms, but for PC stuff I agree.

Is the better way is a runtime performance hit. Does the compiler optimize this?

Yeah, my parents went from Roku to Amazon to have the option of side loading. Good thing jellyfin is all I need.

This is the real answer to everyone. Limit access to the Bluetooth connection or don’t use the headunit.

You can get a car, just don’t connect your phone to it.

Tailscale may work for you.

I feel like there is a limitless supply of the people you are waiting to fade away.

Are there any ways to support workers on a per-production scope?

“Merchandising! Merchandising!” -Yogurt

“Owned” till we remove it from your library

Maybe not OTA yet?

Which rom did you pick?

Ugh, time to switch is coming… How to protect my android tv… Do i need to go back to media pc?

I ended up going with a synology Nas as i didn’t need high performance CPU and wanted a turn key solution. For what you get hardware wise, its low value, but if you factor in software and support, it works out to OK value.

You mentioned your parents will be using this. What services are you hoping to host? Outside network access is another rabbit hole.

Check the hardware requirements of the services you plan the host, but from what ir sounds like, you would likely be better served with decent pc 8th gen Intel with the storage in a 4 bay NAS or internal to the PC.

I suggested 8th gen Intel as a min for video transcoding (if needed)

Running on a synology, but it’s not cheap. I like having direct access to my stuff if I can. Next step is cloud backup of my local , i think borg or something is very popular.

I’m going to say that self hosting becomes a fun hobby once you get your core services running. Core in this case means the services that are bringing you into selfhosting.

This is anotherr way to sample something before committing it to storage.

You can try using Subtitle Edit to convert the subtitles to SRT, but it’s work. https://www.nikse.dk/subtitleedit

donate all the time, but the US tax system caps my donation deduction to 650… Is there some loop hole where i can actuallly deduct evetything i donate?

Edit: I see, i need to itemize…

Nice 👍

What about lifetime transmission fluid and no dipstick to check level/color?