Dan wants to know if getting a third party add-on for CODI to stream movies is legal. Leo says if he's streaming without any cost, there's likely a piracy issue and it would be technically illegal. He could end up being booted off the internet for it.
Sam used to have Windows Home Server, but since Microsoft killed it, he's been looking for an alternative and found Drive Bender. It uses a technique called Drive Pooling and it enables him to hotswap drives and rebuild them so he doesn't lose data when a drive fails.
Otto bought a 4th generation Apple TV, but when he launched Hulu, he doesn't get to watch the content because it blacks out. This also happens on HBO and Netflix. When he plugs in the older Apple TV, it works just fine. Leo says it could be an issue with the HDMI cable or even the port not supporting the new Apple TV. Leo also says it may be a copy protection issue through HDCP with his TV and the premium copy protected content. The TV may be misinterpreting the signal as well since Otto is using multiple HDMI inputs.
Mike bought a copy of the The Martian and it comes with a digital download. But he has the choice of getting it from iTunes or "Ultra Violet." Which one will work best with most of his devices? Leo says that iTunes will work on Apple Devices and Windows, but not Android. And he can't stream it on anything but an Apple TV.
Jonathan's external Blu-ray burner for his laptop has just died. Are there any good external Blu-ray burners for Mac? Leo says that just about any Blu-ray burner would work, if he could find software to drive it. Apple doesn't sell one because they don't want to support Blu-Ray burners due to privacy issues.
Elliot wants to know how he can get his DVR programs. Is there a box for it? Scott says that Hollywood is against getting the digital bits off a DVR because of piracy concerns. So really, the best solution is to exploit the analog hole, if there's analog connections. But this means he may not be able to get the HD signal. It'll either disable the output or downgrade to SD. Scott says it's silly, people are not going to sell copies on a blanket in their front yard, they just want a backup copy of the videos they record. But that's the way it is now.
Jacob has heard of a Red Rhino streaming box for $400. Is it legit? Leo says that price is crazy. It's based on Android TV and it could be that expensive because it has access to pirated TV stations, which is illegal. Specs are not impressive either. They're overcharging for what he'd get, and it even uses CODI, a free media center player based on XBox Media Center. But make no mistake, it steals movies and TV shows and there's a good chance it'll be rendered useless when Hollywood shuts them down.
Rob wants to know what happened to TIVO. Leo says that TIVO still exists, but since cable and satellite providers started offering their own DVRs, it's just been easier for people to use the box given to them. But Leo is still a fan and believes that TIVOs interface is far superior.
Rich really likes Windows 7, but he's been getting a notice asking if he wants to upgrade to Windows 10. He's not so sure if he wants to, though. Leo says he doesn't really have to. That icon is really just for signing up to reserve a copy. When it's time to install, he can always choose not to.
Ben got an email about a notice of copyright infringement for illegally downloading a song. Leo says that the way that it works these days -- ISPs don't give out his information, but they will send a letter and warn you not to download music illegally. They work on a six strike rule and after that, his account could get cancelled.
