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Local playback vs locally streaming media? (zerobytes.monster)

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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/The_Sky_Raider on 2025-02-11 23:11:33.

I have a decent collection of media I like to play back, and as I'm getting my first server online I have a question: Is there an inherent disadvantage to running media playback directly from my data storage to my TV (using an HDMI cord direct from the server to the screen), vs streaming it (Plex or Jellyfin, for example)

I have always favored just trawling my file explorer for playback and having the storage hooked to the TV, but I have been told that that route is worse for my hardware, and I don't fully understand why yet, so I'm hoping y'all could help teach me.

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