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[–] victorz@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

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?

[–] cley_faye@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Storage space, ensuring quality settings, supporting more device than "your tv", smaller bandwidth requirements.

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 2 points 13 hours ago

Gotcha. I guess I have no need then. 👌