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On owning your library

Thoughts on keeping a media collection that is truly yours: leaving Plex, skipping the server, and building a calm, permanent library on Android TV.

August 2026 · 3 min read

How to watch your Google Drive movies on Android TV

There is no Google Drive app for Android TV, so most people cast from a phone or fight with VLC. Here is the straightforward way.

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August 2026 · 3 min read

How to watch your Dropbox movies on Android TV

Your movies are in Dropbox, but the TV cannot see them. Here is how to play a Dropbox library natively on Android TV.

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August 2026 · 3 min read

Leaving Plex in 2026: your real options

Plex's 2026 pricing pushed a lot of long-time users to look elsewhere. Here is an honest map of where to actually go.

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August 2026 · 3 min read

Own your library, don't rent it

Streaming is renting, and rented shows disappear when a licence expires. Owning your collection means it stays yours.

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August 2026 · 3 min read

Do you really need a media server?

A home library used to mean running a server. Here is when that is worth it, and when it is just a chore.

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