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The original was posted on /r/piracy by /u/ScotchSinclair on 2024-09-29 19:21:17+00:00.
As the title says, I used to use lime wire and frost wire for music and sometimes movies, but began using Apple Music and Netflix and other streaming as the services were worth it and convenient back then. I also used some streaming sites, but I’m not interested in streaming because I want to run my new setup completely from an app like plex or jellyfin on my gaming console, phone, or tv. I don’t want to have my laptop open while connected to the tv or something like that.
From what I’ve gathered, Plex/Jellyfin require a server that’s always turned in order to stream your media. I saw that a NAS will serve this role, so my question here is does the computer I use to setup/manage the NAS need to be on as well? Or will setting it up and leaving the NAS plugged in and connected fulfill the streaming requirements? Also how difficult are these to setup for someone who’s not an IT hobbyist?
Also, I am looking. For VPN suggestions. Internet provider will be Comcast in CA if that matters. As well as torrent suggestions and how safe these are to use these days and suggested security measures.
Lastly, does this sound like a system that will run smoothly once setup? My goal is to open my shitty laptop, download movies and shows straight to the NAS, and then close laptop and be able to stream from the Jellyfin account on my devices. While being protected by VPN and antivirus.