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Digital media has had a profound and undeniable impact on our society, shaping the way we communicate, entertain ourselves, and learn. With streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video readily available on virtually every device imaginable, it is hardly surprising that television and movies have become so pervasive. While I enjoy watching live television broadcasts from time to time, I also find great entertainment value in streaming shows and movies whenever I can. I know I do! I think that the inundation of digital media in our lives is wonderful. This is because technology just keeps becoming more and more intertwined with what it means to be human. Thanks to the internet, nearly infinite knowledge is always at our fingertips. And we can be entertained at all times. Boredom is something that is close to going extinct in the 21st century. Sure, there are plenty of critics out there who like to downplay and hate on the increasing influence that technology has over our lives, but there is no stopping at it this point - so, I say make the most of it! Enjoy all of the conveniences that technology has afforded us. I know I do!

With media center software, all of your digital media sources are right at your fingertips, all in one place. Media center software suites offer more comprehensive options than media center applications alone, letting you customize the interface and features to better suit your individual needs. Thankfully there is a solution for the problems people have with juggling digital media across various platforms. This solution could be called a 'media center' or 'software suite'. Basically what it does is provide an easy way to access all of the digital media sources that we juggle between. This means that instead of having to exit out of different apps on our devices every time we want to watch something, we can just use the media center software. This also provides us with more options when it comes to what features and interfaces we would like our software to have. Software suites can offer more comprehensive options than just media center applications, giving us more control over the things that are included in the software.

A media center is like a mini operating system that makes it super easy to access all your entertainment apps. If it contains media files, the media center organizes and archives them for you. It's a life simplifier, whether you stream content on your laptop, desktop computer, smart TV, Firestick, Roku, tablet, or phone.

I never looked back when I started using my media center of choice. I was so impressed by how much easier my life became. You never really think about just how much effort it really can take to try and keep track of what show or movie is on what service - so, using a media center was really freeing up my mind to simply sit back, relax, and enjoy my content with no worries, concerns, or extra thought required. Finally, I was able to fully focus on the show at hand.

But a good media center program can also let your music and photos all exist side by side, letting you link your music streaming services like Spotify or Tidal, and providing you with even further organizational and customizable ways to enjoy your favorite songs. And when you are done listening to your jam, hop over to the new Hollywood blockbuster you've been meaning to see without having to open additional programs or jump around between apps.

There are many media centers to choose from, but why use Jelly Fin instead of Emby or one of its competitors? Let's take a look at what Jelly Fin has to offer and decide for yourself!

History

Jelly Fin is a fork of Emby. This fork was made possible due to Emby's free and open-source nature. Part of Emby's mission, in other words, was to make it possible (and easier) for coders and amateur developers to create their own customizations of Emby. By offering Emby's code for free and encouraging users to experiment with it, plenty of offshoots were created. The most popular of those "forks" as they are called, by far, was Jelly Fin. Jelly Fin officially went live in early 2019, and it has grown exponentially since then. Emby announced that they will be changing their name to ?Emby?. They stated that the name change is to honor their origins but also allow them to grow into the "entire ecosystem." They wanted a name that is short, catchy, and unique.

It was this growth that Emby strived toward that enabled forks like Jelly Fin to rise up and become something different altogether -- though still in the free and open-source nature for which Emby laid down the foundation. Free and open information will always be at the crux of both Emby and Jelly Fin's missions.

Design

This is probably where Jelly Fin differs the most from its parent software, Emby. Jelly Fin has opted for a very minimalistic design - offering little more than a sparse, black background with a simple hierarchical organizational structure. The library, for instance, depicts all of your media, organized by type with offshoots of 'Keep watching?' and 'Latest?' underneath. In tiny lettering, at the very top left-hand corner of the page, you'll find the understated Jelly Fin logo and a hamburger menu, which will give you access to the rest of your media in just a click or two. The Jelly Fin design is very simple. Everything is streamlined and easy to find. Jelly Fin makes using media centers on your laptop, smartphone, Roku, tablet, or smart TV extremely intuitive and user-friendly.

Content

Jelly Fin content is not streamed directly from the app, but is instead linked to content that you already own. If you have access to a movie, TV show, song, or album, Jelly Fin will act as your personal organized library. With Jelly Fin, you can stream live television and DVR recordings of your favorite shows. You'll never have to miss an episode again, and you can keep track of which shows you want to watch by using Jelly Fin's live airing calendar. Simple and easy to use, Jelly Fin is the best way to enjoy your favorite shows.

Mobile and Desktop Experience

I already touched upon this earlier, but Jelly Fin offers an excellent experience no matter what device you use it on. In fact, in a rather rare turn of events, Jelly Fin's mobile app is almost unanimously beloved. On the Apple App Store, the Jelly Fin app has received an average user rating of 4.9 - a score so high it is seldom heard of, especially in the digital media space. People seem to really be responding to Jelly Fin's minimalistic and extremely intuitive design, which translates perfectly onto any device. We have a variety of price options and plans to fit your needs. We have a monthly subscription option, as well as an ad-supported option. We also offer a one-time payment plan.

Jelly Fin is a free software application that you can download and use without any limitations or ads. Just download it, add your media, and enjoy!

Suggestions that I have for Jelly Fin

I am not aware of any at this moment that enable users to link their streaming accounts to Jelly Fin. So, anything that you view on this media center- whether it is new or preowned- has to be owned by you. Meaning, you have to have already downloaded and/or paid for it in order to access it on Jelly Fin. In the future, of course, I would love for Jelly Fin to make it possible as other media centers have done before- to watch Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon content right from their near-perfect interface.