Now that Netflix has officially launched in Germany, you can also use the corresponding app on the Apple TV box. This includes changing the language version. The German launch of Netflix apparently also brings innovations for users of the Apple TV - ...
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Netflix & Amazon FireTV: the perfect combination?
Netflix will be available on the Amazon FireTV box in Germany this fall. This means two innovations for movie and TV fans in one half-year. With the Amazon FireTV box, a device in Germany seems to be ...
Continue readingAmazon Fire TV: from 49,- Euro for prime customers
After Apple has been selling the AppleTV for several years and Google also offers an extension for the TV with the Chromecast stick, Amazon is now following suit: the Fire TV box is supposed to make the Prime Instant Video offer easily available. Amazon FireTV ...
Continue readingNetflix: German launch confirmed in autumn
For a long time, people had to resort to a wide variety of means to access Netflix in Germany. This will end in the fall: the German launch of the popular streaming provider is confirmed. No more VPNs and proxies: Netflix is officially coming ...
Continue readingRaspberry Pi Model B+: more USB ports
The popular Raspberry Pi has been released in version B+: besides a better power supply, the most important innovation is the number of USB ports. Instead of two USB 2.0 ports as before, there are now four of them - handy when ...
Continue readingHTPC as DLNA client for FreeNAS servers: Compilation 2
If you're looking for an HTPC setup that can play all media from local sources, e.g. FreeNAS and streams, you might find some inspiration here. After the ATV1200 Android box, which is currently used, ...
Continue readingAmazon Prime Instant Video - first impression
Amazon has activated the Instant Video offer for all Prime customers. For existing Prime customers, the price remains the same until the next renewal, so the video offer is free for these customers. Since I am also one of these customers here ...
Continue readingRaspberry Pi: Live television with tvheadend
There are many possible uses for the Raspberry Pi. One of them: streaming a DVB signal to the network, e.g. to be able to watch live TV in rooms without good DVB-T reception. What you need for this: a Raspberry Pi, a ...
Continue readingNetflix in Germany with ATV1200 Android Box
Netflix is not officially available in Germany - but those who still want to enjoy US series can do so easily with an Android box like the myGICA ATV1200. First, you need a Netflix account. For me, it worked with a ...
Continue readingAttic find: AKG K141 monitor headphones
After I am already equipped with Beyerdynamics MMX300 and Ultrasone PRO 450, there is now thanks to an attic find a new pair of headphones in the collection: AKG K141 monitor with 600 Ohm impedance. The AKG K141 ...
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