Not sure if this is best in the network storage forum or here.
I have a Samsung LED tv which has HDMI and USB options. It's not, however, one of the Smart TVs which would, I'm sure, make this considerably easier.
I'm looking to move from hooking up a laptop via an hdmi cable to stream movies and music etc. to having a device attached to my television to which I can wirelessly send files for later viewing on the television.
At the same time, with a desktop, two laptops, a tablet coming and a new android phone in a month or two I'm thinking I need to set up some more organised home networking and storage.
In the first case, for streaming media to the television I know there are a number of options but have no idea how to go about finding the best option. Some time spent googling found reviews being hit or miss and usability often missed in place of technical specs.
Secondly, for network storage I'd want something which, again, allows easy backup of files and can also hook into whatever device I use for playing media on the television.
In essence I'm looking for some basic advice to build upon in order to come to some purchase decisions.
I have a Samsung LED tv which has HDMI and USB options. It's not, however, one of the Smart TVs which would, I'm sure, make this considerably easier.
I'm looking to move from hooking up a laptop via an hdmi cable to stream movies and music etc. to having a device attached to my television to which I can wirelessly send files for later viewing on the television.
At the same time, with a desktop, two laptops, a tablet coming and a new android phone in a month or two I'm thinking I need to set up some more organised home networking and storage.
In the first case, for streaming media to the television I know there are a number of options but have no idea how to go about finding the best option. Some time spent googling found reviews being hit or miss and usability often missed in place of technical specs.
Secondly, for network storage I'd want something which, again, allows easy backup of files and can also hook into whatever device I use for playing media on the television.
In essence I'm looking for some basic advice to build upon in order to come to some purchase decisions.
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