Re-purposing an old laptop as a video/music player for the TV room. I love bringing old hardware back to life.

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  • UniversalMediaServer

    A DLNA, UPnP and HTTP(S) Media Server.

  • Universal Media Server. It turns any system into a media server. You'll need a compatible media player connected to the TV. I don't own an Apple TV, but from what understand there are media player apps for it that support DLNA and UPnP protocols. I know it works with Roku's media player. As long as the server and the player are connected to the same network then you can stream videos and music.

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