Best streaming app?

[NewbAndroidUser]

Hey guys, I just want to be able to access videos, mp3s and PDF files from my Android tablet. My videos, mp3s and PDFs are stored on a PC running Windows 8 Pro. I want to make the Win8 machine the place where all files are stored.

How can I do this so that I don't need to keep a USB drive connected to the Android tablet?

I use VLC streamer, but it's a bit flakey in the sense that sometimes it works and sometimes doesn't.

What's the most popular app?

Thanks!

 

[codesplice]

The only one that I remember using is Plex, which works great when combined with the Plex server application installed on the PC. It has been quite a while since I used it, but it still seems to be pretty popular. :thumbup:

 

[lexluthor]

Plex would be a great solution. Not sure about the .pdfs though, but video and mp3 definitely.

 

[boathead]

plex for videos and music. best app ever. you can even watch your stuff remotely...meaning i can be across the country and still watch the content on my pc sitting at home.

i use team viewer to access documents.

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

Alright, thanks.

Could someone please tell me if this a legitimate website: http://www.amazon.com/Plex-Inc-for-Android/dp/B004Y1WCDE/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1395585555&sr=1-1&keywords=plex

How can I tell which apps are released by a genuine author?

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

Anyone?

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

plex for videos and music. best app ever. you can even watch your stuff remotely...meaning i can be across the country and still watch the content on my pc sitting at home.

i use team viewer to access documents.

Hey boathead I tried sending you a message, but it didn't work...?

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

Alright, thanks.

Could someone please tell me if this a legitimate website: http://www.amazon.com/Plex-Inc-for-Android/dp/B004Y1WCDE/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1395585555&sr=1-1&keywords=plex

How can I tell which apps are released by a genuine author?

Could someone help me please?

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

Could someone tell me if this a genuine link?: Amazon.com: ES File Explorer: Appstore for Android

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

I hear ES File Explorer is really great. Can anyone verify if I'm looking at a genuine link? I'm really leery of all apps ever since I came across this app: Amazon.com: FoxFire - FireFox Client: Appstore for Android which looks like malware, but it's on the Amazon store...

 

[El Presidente]

Amazon is a legit app store so anything on there should be safe.

 

[dontpanicbobby]

I've been using ES File Explorer since my S2. If you can get to Google Play you can download it there.

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

Amazon is a legit app store so anything on there should be safe.

I thought this was the case as well, but then I saw this: http://www.amazon.com/Ap-Developers-And-Designers-FoxFire/dp/B00ELHHW72/

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

I've been using ES File Explorer since my S2. If you can get to Google Play you can download it there.

Thanks.

Is this a legit site?: http://www.estrongs.com/?lang=en

 

[codesplice]

Thanks.

Is this a legit site?: http://www.estrongs.com/?lang=en

That's the same URL as on the Play Store listing, so I'd say it's good to go. :thumbup:

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

That's the same URL as on the Play Store listing, so I'd say it's good to go. :thumbup:

Can you please link me to that so I can see it?

 

[codesplice]

Can you please link me to that so I can see it?

It was linked in dontpanicbobby's post that you quoted

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop

Scroll down to the "Visit Developer's Website" link - it points to estrongs.com :thumbup:

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

Alright, so it's legit? Is there another way for me to check if certain apps on the AmazonAppStore are genuine?

 

[mikedt]

I thought this was the case as well, but then I saw this: http://www.amazon.com/Ap-Developers-And-Designers-FoxFire/dp/B00ELHHW72/

Here's a suspicious one on Amazon from those peeps...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EV...qid=1395788623&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Charging 99c for a free Google app, Google SkyMap. And what's with the Firefox "Lite" stuff as well they're apparently selling?

Presumably if something is out of order in the Amazon store, like pirated apps, they can be reported and action taken?

 

[mikedt]

That's the same URL as on the Play Store listing, so I'd say it's good to go. :thumbup:

Maybe not...

Domain*Name*:*estrongs.com

Registrar:*eName*Technology*Co.,Ltd.
Registrant*Contact*Information*:*
LinYu
Xiamen*eName*Technology*Co.,Ltd.
CN*Fujian*Xiamenshi*Software*Park*wanghai*Road*No.*19,*603*361000

no comment.

These are peeps apparently charging money for Firefox and Google stuff on Amazon. So be suspicious, and I think it should be reported to Amazon and Google.

 

[El Presidente]

I thought this was the case as well, but then I saw this: Amazon.com: FoxFire - FireFox Client: Appstore for Android

That's not the official firefox app though, that one is called FoxFire.

Amazon is a legit store, but like Play, bogus apps are going to get through so as Mike says, you'll just need to report them.

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

Maybe not...

Domain*Name*:*estrongs.com

Registrar:*eName*Technology*Co.,Ltd.
Registrant*Contact*Information*:*
LinYu
Xiamen*eName*Technology*Co.,Ltd.
CN*Fujian*Xiamenshi*Software*Park*wanghai*Road*No.*19,*603*361000

no comment.

These are peeps apparently charging money for Firefox and Google stuff on Amazon. So be suspicious, and I think it should be reported to Amazon and Google.

Wait. What does this mean?

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

Anyone know if this is a legit site: Air Playit - Streaming Audio Video to iPhone, iPad, iPod Android over WiFi 3G 4G Network

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

Could someone please point me to a genuine app that can stream audio files?

 

[NewbAndroidUser]

Maybe not...

Domain*Name*:*estrongs.com

Registrar:*eName*Technology*Co.,Ltd.
Registrant*Contact*Information*:*
LinYu
Xiamen*eName*Technology*Co.,Ltd.
CN*Fujian*Xiamenshi*Software*Park*wanghai*Road*No.*19,*603*361000

no comment.

These are peeps apparently charging money for Firefox and Google stuff on Amazon. So be suspicious, and I think it should be reported to Amazon and Google.

What does this mean?