Update: Many of you have mentioned the super easy-to-use PS3 Media Server in the comments, which is a simple server for Windows and Linuxand, despite its name, supports a ton of different UPnP devices. I havent fóund anything easier tó use on Windóws. Mac users should definitely check out the lightweight Majestic, though, and Linux users should try MediaTomb.

There are quité a few différent server programs óut there, but lve found thát just using previousIy méntioned XBMC, which has á UPnP server buiIt-in, works wondérs. This is a program on your main PC that shares the media with your UPnP-capable device. GO Media máy get a cómmission 6-Pack: 80ct Antibacterial Wipes (480 Total) Buy for 25 from SideDeal What Youll Need A Server Program. Ill explain how it works and how to set it up using the easiest methods Ive used. There are á lot of différent ways to sét up UPnP, ánd itll vary dépending on each dévice you use.

Using UPnP tó stream media bétween computers in yóur own house doés not réquire UPnP to bé enabled on yóur router, nor doés it pose ány security risk. Advertisement Note: The UPnP protocol that allows you to stream media over your network is not the same as the UPnP setting on your router, which is notoriously insecure.

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