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2015-07-15, 18:31
Hi guys!
I have been using OpenElec XBMC 12.2 for some time now and have had no real complaints other than the lack of plugins I can get to work properly.
This setup is mainly to support local content I store on the HTPC.
I have however recently setup a secondary TV in the bedroom which only has ChromeCast for content.
First question is this: Should I upgrade to KODI? What are the main benefits of upgrading?
Second question is this: Is there a good way to make my HTPC content available on my secondary TV using ChromeCast?
Thank you very much!!
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1. You need to upgrade to Kodi 14.x, more stability lots of new skins and more apps
2. I don't think there is a way to play on Chromecast from xbmc/kodi. I would recommend you to consider buying Amazon Fire Stick
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2015-07-16, 03:43
(This post was last modified: 2015-07-16, 06:53 by Ned Scott.)
All of a sudden I can't connect to my XBMC box via my PC. I need to do this to do the manual update of the OS.
The IP is \\68.146.XXX.XXX, but that doesn't work (normally does). But when I flip the slashes to //68.146.XXX.XXX the browser correctly takes me to my content (in chrome).
Why won't my PC get into the network storage?
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Translation, you should turn off port-forwarding on your router so that your HTPC isn't exposed to the world. Or at least change the default password. Preferably both. There are bots out that that just scan for open connections and use default passwords that are publicly documented, so it's really easy to get a virus/malware/whatever by having something exposed with a default password.
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Let's hope he will read this ASAP
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Arg. I had no idea people could access that from outside!
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2015-07-16, 21:09
(This post was last modified: 2015-07-16, 21:10 by dio_free.)
How do I correct this ASAP?
Thank you fritsch for taking the box down!
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2015-07-16, 21:15
(This post was last modified: 2015-07-16, 21:16 by dio_free.)
Port forwarding was already turned off and router firewall was enabled.
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Also - not that I can complain, but fritsch the IP is still visible in your screenshot. :\
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Is removed! I hope you learned something for the future!
First decide what functions / features you expect from a system. Then decide for the hardware. Don't waste your money on crap.