![]() To start slinging, you’ll need some reliable media server software. ![]() Optimizing Windows 8 to run on an older machine is probably the best way to go, but there are also a few decent free tweaks you can make to improve performance on Windows 7.Ĭhoose the software that meets your needs The software we’re going to explore today won’t place a huge demand on your PC, but to be on the safe side, you should probably use a PC that’s running Windows 7 or later, with at least 4GB of RAM, and a discrete video card to ensure smooth rendering while you’re streaming movies. ![]() If you can afford to devote an entire PC to media slinging, it won’t matter as much whether it’s a screaming powerhouse of a system, because it can devote all its resources to server duty. Indeed, many users elect to repurpose an older system as a dedicated media server: one that can sit quietly out of the way in a closet or basement until called upon to sling. If it’s housed in an eyesore of a case that looks best in the dark, so much the better! ![]() You can configure any PC to sling media over the Web, but it’s best to set up a dedicated machine that can run 24/7 in a closet or basement.
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