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To stream your downloaded movies or music from one computer to a screen or another device, you'll need a reliable media server application that can manage your library and make your media accessible on your other computers, mobile devices, smart TVs, or set-top boxes. This week, we want to hear your thoughts on which one stands out as the best.
This week's Hive focuses on apps that allow you to stream your personal media to various devices, other computers, your home theater, or even over the internet when you're away and want access to what you have at home. We've shared our favorites before: apps like Plex, TVersity, Subsonic, among others. It’s been a while since we last asked for your input, so we’re curious to see what your top picks are now. Share your nominations in the comments below!
The search for the best contenders has ended! To see which of your nominations made it into the top five, visit the five best desktop media servers to read and cast your vote for the ultimate winner!
Hive Five nominations take place in the discussions section, where you can post your favorite tool for the task. We receive hundreds of suggestions, so make your nomination clear by starting your post with: VOTE: BEST DESKTOP MEDIA SERVER. Please don't include your vote as a reply to someone else’s post. Nominations sent via email won’t be counted. Instead, create separate posts for your vote and reply. Once you've nominated, tell us why your choice stands out from the rest.
Introducing the Hive Five: The Hive Five series is our way of answering the most common question we get: "Which tool is the best?" Every week, we’ll ask you to nominate your favorite solutions for a particular challenge, and then YOU tell us which tools you rely on. At the end of the week, we’ll highlight the top five picks and give you a chance to vote for the ultimate choice. For an example, check out last week’s five best business card printing sites.
The Hive Five relies on reader submissions. As with most Hive Five features, if your favorite didn’t make the cut, it’s not because we don’t like it—it simply didn’t get enough nominations in the original post. We know it can feel like a popularity contest, but we want to hear about your favorite tools. Have an idea for the Hive Five? Reach out to us at [email protected]!
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