Barb Gonzalez

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PLAiR Plays Online Videos From the Web on a TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 24, 2013
The PLAiR is now shipping. Find out how this small device can stream online videos from your computers, smartphone, or tablet.
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PlayOn Cloud DVR Lets You Record Online Videos
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 21, 2017
With the PlayOn Cloud mobile app and PlayOn Desktop, there is finally an online DVR that is easy to use and offers the features you want from a DVR. 
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PlayOn's AdSkipper Removes Ads On Hulu and Broadcast TV Streams
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 10, 2015
PlayOn’s recording feature, PlayLater, now lets you automatically skip commercials when viewing broadcast network streams and Hulu using PlayOn’s AdSkipper feature.
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Streaming Device Reviews
PlayStation 4 as Media Streamer
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 23, 2014

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $400

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Offers most major apps
Excellent picture and sound quality
No additional subscriptions required to access streaming services
Netflix Max helps find recommendations geared to your taste
Minus
No remote or QWERTY keyboard outside of game controller
Limited number of apps—no social networks or photo apps
No DLNA or other streaming from home network media libraries

THE VERDICT
Excellent for gaming and on the whole, but not the best choice for streaming alone.

With PlayStation 4, Sony has upped the video game ante with incredible graphics and the ability to share gameplay with the touch of a “share” button on its redesigned game controller. But how is it as a media streamer? I took a look at Sony's latest to check out its entertainment offerings and its ergonomics as an entertainment (non-gaming) device.

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PlayTo Streaming App: Like AirPlay for Android
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 23, 2013
The PlayTo Android app streams video from your home libraries, online websites and the mobile device's saved media. The app works like Apple's AirPlay, and can play on Apple TVs.
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Plex Cloud Is Gone But Here’s a Viable Alternative
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 13, 2018
Streaming media company, Plex has announced the end of its Plex Cloud. Here’s what to do if you’re a Plex Cloud user.
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Plex Media Server Gets Movie Trailers and Extras
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 06, 2014
The Plex media server and player has just received another new update that enhances your downloaded movies and fixes problems found in earlier updates.
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Plex Media Server's Growing Pains
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 02, 2014
Plex media server's recent updates add some great features like Chromecast compatibility, but are plagued by issues. Here's what new with this popular streaming media solution.
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Plex to Add Rentals Becoming Complete One-Stop-App
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 12, 2023
With the coming addition of movie and TV rentals, Plex will become the first app you should open on your streaming device. Although we’ve written about Plex before, so much has changed that it’s time to do an overview of all of its features.
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Plex Update Brings Superb Discover and Universal Search
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 06, 2022
Plex continues to improve and reinvent itself with the goal of becoming the one app that you turn to first for all streaming. Its most recent addition is Plex Discover (in public Beta). Plex Discover finds trending and popular shows on all of your subscription services.
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