Masstream0.6.0.0

In the eventuality that you are not fully satisfied with the features of streaming services of Netflix or YouTube, then an alternative worth investigating are the dedicated media servers.Masstream is a lightweight utility that enables you to transform any device into a portable media server that allows you to upload, download, stream and manage your personal media collection.

Browse files on any connected device directly

Similarly to other software solutions in its category, the utility works as an HTTP server with the difference that it offers a dedicated user interface along with a few extra features. Following a quick setup, you can access the tool from the System Tray, but the actual interface opens in your default browser.The GUI is clean, intuitive and unlikely to give you any troubles, as you can easily scan for all network devices as well as the local drive. The highlight, however, is that you can switch the app with multiple browsers to access local or remote content. This also includes mobile devices, such as your smartphone or tablet, as the tool permits authentication via QR code.

Add authentication and block anonymous users from accessing content

You will be happy to learn that you do not need too much configuration and you can upload, download, manage and stream right away. According to the developer, the program is capable of streams of up to 10MB/s for free, as this is the limit of subnetworks.It goes without saying that you can manage the files as you deem fit and you can add and remove users at any time. In fact, you can block anonymous users from accessing the content, so you know at all times who is interested in your media files.

A straightforward tool that helps make any device into a media server

Whether you would like to share your media collection with your friends or perhaps you want to be able to access your movies, music, TV shows or podcasts, regardless of where you are, Masstream could come in handy.