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I've used Moonlight (app) and Steam Link (both the app and discontinued physical hardware). They're both pretty decent, but I haven't used either in ages.

It depends on what you're trying to run, but both are free so you should just give it a try.

Edit: I misread the original post as being some silly question. I used to use the physical Steam Link for watching videos a long time ago, but if you're just running video files I'd recommend something like Plex.

So your momma?

Haru asking Futaba where she has to type in her dad's credit card number

I've had a few burner reddit accounts using a randomly generated yopmail email for the rare moments that I just want to read an answer for something I can only find on reddit lol

I think it might be because my IP address is a VPN, but that's pretty stupid; if I can pass the test by clicking the squares why not let me in?

They want your tasty IP data

Obviously, the live read ads by the podcast hosts will still be there, but yep, the other ads are all usually targeted ones inserted when you download it. Once it's downloaded, you can change your VPN back to wherever so you don't have to deal with every site defaulting to Thai or Japanese lol.

This works better than the "skip x seconds" idea others have since some podcasts have mid-show ads, too.

If it's one of the podcasts that uses a service to auto-insert ads, you can always change your VPN to a country that wouldn't be relevant and it'll usually download without ads. It almost always works if I set mine to Japan or Thailand.

What's the best way to compress mp3 files but still retain the quality (even possible)?

If you're not starting from a lossless format (like FLAC), you shouldn't really be compressing anything. When compressing from a lossless format to MP3, it's totally subjective. When I was more into ripping CDs, I'd do V0 or 320 - there's probably plenty of internet arguments by people more knowledgeable than me if you need a breakdown in different MP3 compressions.

I've used Kotatsu. It's pretty good for all kinds of comics (not just Japanese manga).

You can download chapters while on WiFi and read without using data.