

23: Shields Up
Jul 16, 2020
The podcast delves into the hosts' journey of perfecting their home media setup over a decade, discussing failures and successes with various devices like Boxee Box and MythTV. They explore the evolution of playback devices, single-board computers, and server setups, highlighting experiences with Nvidia Shield TV, Plex, Chromecast, and different TV systems. The episode reflects on past and present media technologies, emphasizing the importance of trial and error in achieving satisfaction.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Evolution of Playback Devices and Home Entertainment Systems
02:51 • 18min
Evolution of Single Board Computers and Popcorn Hour Media Tank
20:49 • 3min
Exploration of Server Setups and GPU Pass-through for Media Playback
24:03 • 2min
Discussions on Docker, Plex, Chromecast, and early experiences with applications
26:03 • 2min
Media Playback with Nvidia Shield and TV Systems
27:42 • 13min
A Journey Through Past and Present Media Technologies
40:32 • 2min