Saturday, June 29, 2024

3rd Generation 2012 Apple TV is it still worth in 2024?

 

Limitations: 

Software Updates: Apple discontinued software updates for this model in 2015, so it lacks the latest features and security updates. 

App Support: It doesn't support the tvOS App Store, so you won't have access to new apps and services that are available on newer Apple TV models. 

Streaming Quality: The 3rd generation Apple TV supports up to 1080p HD streaming but not 4K HDR, which is becoming the standard for streaming content. 

Performance: The hardware is quite dated, leading to slower performance and potentially more lag when navigating or streaming. 

Potential Uses: 

Basic Streaming: If you only need a device for basic streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube, it could still be functional if these apps are still supported. 

AirPlay: It can still be used as an AirPlay receiver, allowing you to stream content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your TV. 

Spare Device: It can serve as a backup or be used in secondary locations, like a guest room, where advanced features are less critical. 

Alternatives: Newer Apple TV Models: Newer models support 4K HDR, have better performance, and access to a wide range of apps through the tvOS App Store. Other Streaming Devices: Consider alternatives like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Google Chromecast, which offer more features and better performance at a reasonable price. 

 

Conclusion: While the 3rd Generation Apple TV can still serve basic streaming and AirPlay needs, its limitations and lack of support make it less appealing in 2024. Investing in a newer streaming device would provide a better experience and more features.

Friday, June 7, 2024

TCP chat application developement from the scratch in C/C++

This is my first tutorial for you guys. I have 12+ years of experience in IP telecommunication, networking, A/V media and computer vision. 

 

This tutorial is the start of a long line of tutorials. With this, you will have in hand experience of how to write TCP server-client applications that can be used for chat and audio-video calls in the long run. So please stay tuned and do not miss it! I will also put a series of tutorials for Android native network programming. 

 



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