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I have purchased an internet. What do I do with it? (Off-Topic)

by Funkmon @, Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 23:09 (2066 days ago)

That's right. I have internet again after that time when I didn't. 5 megabit per second internet! That can stream standard definition videos!

Okay. So, now that I have this internet, what kind of stuff have I been missing out on? Chromecasts, Rokus, all that stuff? What should I do with this network?

I can use the bone as a media center, watching MLB.tv and so on. Should I get some internet radios or whatever? What are your favourite connected devices?

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I have purchased an internet. What do I do with it?

by Harmanimus @, Thursday, August 30, 2018, 00:40 (2066 days ago) @ Funkmon

Is your TV a smart one or a dumb one? I personally disregard most of the smart features on mine, but there are some benefits. Let's me keep control of my personal accounts separate. That depends on preference, though. Those I run via a Chromecast, because it is convenient. Also makes YT and music sharing easy at parties.

Beyond that for the living area I just keep the Quatro and the Bone, conveniently on a HDMI switch. Really convenient to have all the gaming on one port and having it be smart enough to know which one I just turned on. I'll have to upgrade if I ever decide to use my Switch in a mode other than handheld.

All the other IOT stuff I've been considering is security related. Having a chat with anyone stopping at your front door regardless of where you are is kinda an enjoyable thought.

But you mention services; there is always the standard Netflix, but there are more niche streaming services popping up on the regular - e.g., Shudder which is a new-ish service if you like horror. Amazon Prime stuff is pretty easy to access, too when you get down to it. Especially if you already would benefit from a Prime Membership.

I refuse to make specific suggestions on services, that usually just starts fights where I'm from.

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Sock-eating stream

by ZackDark @, Not behind you. NO! Don't look., Thursday, August 30, 2018, 08:06 (2065 days ago) @ Funkmon

;p

5 is still pretty low, so I can't quite recommend Netflix and similar services. Maybe torrent the crap out of movies now?

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+1

by INSANEdrive, ಥ_ಥ | f(ಠ‿↼)z | ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ| ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, Thursday, August 30, 2018, 09:35 (2065 days ago) @ ZackDark

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What happened?

by cheapLEY @, Thursday, August 30, 2018, 09:05 (2065 days ago) @ Funkmon

Did your neighbors catch on finally?

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What happened?

by Funkmon @, Thursday, August 30, 2018, 13:07 (2065 days ago) @ cheapLEY

Nah, I just have someone else moving in possibly who wouldn't be so tolerant of my cheats to get through life.

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Been singing this ever since you posted.

by ManKitten, The Stugotz is strong in me., Wednesday, September 05, 2018, 14:43 (2059 days ago) @ Funkmon

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