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[–] skittle07crusher@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Tailscale truly could not be easier/simpler.

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 1 points 13 hours ago

Repectfully, I think you're wrong.

Making an account and giving it to uncle fred with a website address is a LOT easier than telling him to install an app on his phone/computer, inviting him via email, then trying to explain to him how to turn it on and off and telling him not to mess with the settings and route all his traffic through my home network.

That is still one spot where plex holds an edge.

[–] hereiamagain@sh.itjust.works 8 points 23 hours ago

Not for all clients, like Roku for example.

Yes the solution is different hardware, like a Google TV, older firestick, raspAP, or flash openwrt on a router. But that's no longer plug and play and may have other caveats. Besides costing money.

No shade, it's just not QUITE that simple every time.