Stream Media Throughout Your Home

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The free, open source UMS gives you instant access to your media library across your entire home network. With its ability to set up groups and restrict access, you can easily create a media hub that your entire family can enjoy.

Infos

  1. Universal Media Server: https://www.universalmediaserver.com/

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Mayank Sharma has been writing and reporting on open source software from all over the globe for over two decades.

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