So I’m keeping things simple and just plugging a “portable” 5TB drive in, then setting up a couple of shared folders for the player app to scan.

I thought about getting a NAS for the media storage, but even the high-res video content is relatively small files, and should fit on a 5TB drive. None of it needs to be duplicated or backed up, and I can’t tolerate the sound of spinning platter hard drives or cooling fans in my space.

Luckily I kept my favorite movies and shows on disc, so now I just have to get them loaded onto the media server (aka, my super powered, always-on desktop PC with extra storage attached.)

And once again, begging authors to consider publishing more broadly than just Amazon.

Taken with the iPhone 14 Pro and Apexel 100mm clip-on macro

Loving the dual combo of Deep Space teal and High Roller purple as I prepare for the upcoming week.