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Don't throw away your old PC—it makes a better NAS than anything you can buy
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this post was submitted on 30 Nov 2025
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Why do I need transcoding, if I may ask? My TV always plays the served file directly. 🤷♂️ Is there anything to gain by transcoding, especially on the local home network?
Storage space, ensuring quality settings, supporting more device than "your tv", smaller bandwidth requirements.
Gotcha. I guess I have no need then. 👌