Whats the best tech and software turning a dell tower into a DVR? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by MaxVoltage@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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thank you all

i know capture cards exist but know nothing about whats best in 2023 its been a long long time

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[-] agressivelyPassive@feddit.de 2 points 11 months ago

Jellyfin could be a solution.

Do you want to use the machine as a desktop that also does DVR stuff or as a dedicated "set top box" under/close to your TV?

[-] MaxVoltage@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I just want a program showing my dish network and the hardware that enables me to input the hdmi to the Dell with 10Tb

the are together on the mantle and its the movie pc

if i can record the novelas then thats a plus

ill look into Jellyfish

thank you

[-] jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Jellyfin will work in some situations. It has built-in support for HD home run tuners and has DVR capabilities. However, HD home run only works with OTA or digital cable, not satellite. Also not all clients on all platforms support playback of live or recorded TV. For the right situation, it works really well but it's definitely not a one size fits all.

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