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There are many services out there that aren't meant to be a cord-cutting alternative. Media servers such as Tversity are designed to help you watch local content along with streaming online content. However, they can't replace a cable, satellite or premium streaming service. Sure, you can watch streaming services such as Hulu or YouTube on Tversity but you can't subscribe to live feeds.

What is TVersity?

TVersity is a media server that allows users to view local and online content. TVersity streams media to devices, but it also provides tools so that users can transcode and adjust the content so that it can be streamed on devices not originally designed for streaming. TVersity is supported on a wide range of platforms, including PCs, TVs, gaming consoles, and mobile devices.

History

TVersity has been in the industry for over a decade. In 2005, the company released its first version of software that was well-known for supporting real-time transcoding of personal media and web media. For instance, Xbox 360 is known for not supporting most codecs. Under this circumstance, TVersity would transcode the video on the personal computer and make it compatible with Xbox 360. This might not seem like a big deal in today's time, but it was massive back then.

Why should you use TVersity?

There are many reasons to use TVersity, especially because this audio-visual compliant server makes watching media very easy. You only need to install the application software on your Windows PC and you're good to go. Here are several reasons why you'll love TVersity: TVersity is an amazing audio-visual compliant server that makes watching media very easy. All you need to do is install the application software on your Windows PC and you're good to go! Here are several reasons why you should use TVersity:

Digital Content Hub

Tversity is a digital content hub that makes it easy to find and access all your digital content, anywhere. When you set it up, Tversity creates a central place for all your entertainment content, including TV shows, movies, music, images, podcasts and videos. Accessing this content is easy from the Tversity library. With Tversity in your corner, you'll never have to search for or browse through individual hard disks again!

Automatic content channeling

Regardless of the location of the content - local or online- Tversity streamlines the entire content streaming process. The media server saves all your preferences and various channels that you want to access and stores it on your server. Even if a particular file is difficult to parse because of the codec issue, it?ll help solve the problem. With Tversity, you get various platforms such as YouTube, NBC, CBS, and Flickr in one place for all your entertainment needs.

Bug & Lag-Free

I have included this point because there are many freeware out there which come with adware, malware, and spyware. Thankfully, Tversity is not one of those. Not only do you get clean software without any malicious activity, but you also get an efficient media management tool that helps enhance your content viewing experience. And don't forget that you have complete control over this server. So you can add and remove stuff based on your preference.

Speed & Performance

An amazing element of these downloadable software applications is that they don't have many performance issues. Your hardware and speed of your network are solely responsible for the performance. Having said that, Tversity is one of the best free software for media servers that I've come across. We've all been through the nightmare of sharing media through Windows Media Player and thus once you start using Tversity, there's no looking back.

Commendable Flexibility

Tversity is an easy to use and configure media sharing platform. If you have a stable network and a powerful host PC, you won't face any issues. Even if certain audios and videos aren't in the same format as supported by your viewing device, the encoding will get the job done. If you have a PC with decent specs, this shouldn't be a platform at all. And we do need to give credit to Tversity for being such a flexible home theater media sharing platform.

Setting up TVersity

There generally isn't much of a setup process with Tversity. Many new users find it to be somewhat complicated, so following the steps below will help make setting it up as simple as possible.

System Requirements

To run this software efficiently you need to have a processor that is better than the Pentium 4 with a 2.8GHz processor. Apart from that, you need the latest version of Flash, Firefox or Chrome. The real-time transcoding of HD videos requires a multi-core system and thus consumes a lot of space. Thus 1GB memory is the minimum requirement for the CPU. In today's time, all of it should come with any basic entry-level PC or laptop.

Third-party filters

To enjoy high-quality streaming of videos and audio, you will need to install third-party DirectShow filters. These include codec packs that can be used for transcoding, such as the ffdshow tryouts available on Tversity. Once you have added these packs, it is important to reinstall the software.

Installation Process

If you meet all the system requirements and have added third-party filters to the mix, installing Tversity shouldn't be problematic. You can get the software from the website, click on download, and once it's done start installing it. At the end of the installation, you'll get a pop-up suggesting that installation has been completed. Remember, if your PC does have its own codec pack, you won't need ffdshow but if it doesn't and you can try installing the software without it, you'll get a notification suggesting "ffdshow was not found."

How to access TVersity?

If you're curious about Tversity, you can search for it on the internet or see a screenshot of it on the left. If you've read and followed the steps above, downloading and installing Tversity would be a breeze.

Design

TVersity definitely isn't the most modern website. It looks 2010s with its fancy banners and dual option body section. But it's hard to deny that it does pack a clean interface and the design doesn't look bad.

Header

The body section has a large font and is filled with information about the company, the products it offers, and how to buy them. The header section has a logo on the left and six options - Home, Download, Buy, Support, Blog, and SearchBar towards the right. Besides these options, you can find a search bar if you want to learn about something specific on the website. The body section has a large font and is filled with information about the company, the products it offers, and how to buy them.

Hero Section

The last section of the hero has a yellow banner that reads ?Introducing TVersity - The Next Generation of Media Servers?. Underneath this, you have three CTA buttons - ?Free?, ?Buy? and ?Learn More?. The new TVersity media servers are shimmersy with a headline that reads "TVersity Media Servers - Media Sharing and Screen Mirroring?" Three CTA buttons are beneath the headline: "Free," "Buy," and "Learn More." As you scroll further down, you'll find "Media Server?" and "Screen Saver?" with short descriptions below each point. The last section of the hero has a yellow banner that reads "Introducing TVersity - The Next Generation of Media Servers." Three CTA buttons are beneath the banner: "Free," "Buy," and "Learn More."

Body

The body section has two elements: Tversity for iPhone and Tversity Pro for iPhone. Under these CTAs, you'll find a featured section with logos of the websites where the platform has been recognized. These include TechCrunch, PCMag, and Gizmodo among many others.

Footer

The footer section has three options- About, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use on the left and social media icons on the right. At the center, there is a Facebook and Twitter button so you can like the platform with a single click.

Desktop/Mobile experience

I had a great time using TVersity to consume local and online content. Using the program guide, you can browse through all the local files. You'll find all the popular US-based content such as NBC's Meet the Press, CBS News' podcast. One thing you need to know is that not all content is available in the free version. If you want to access channels such as BBC and other premium networks, you need to upgrade to TVersity Pro. The best part about the free version is that you get access to YouTube. Personally, I never considered online streaming to be the biggest strength of these media servers. I've always used them for media management. The library, customization options, easy access and organization of media is why I love Tversity. It's a perfect platform to set up your audios, videos, and image files that you can stream later. Apart from local files, you could even have content from Flickr (Images) and YouTube (Videos).

Once you have configured the library, you can stream all the content on various devices on your network. These include TV, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, PS3 and PS4, Smart TV, Android and iOS devices among many others. You don't even have to worry if the device does not meet the requirements because Tversity will transcode media to suit the device which will automatically make it compatible. How awesome is that?

Plans & Pricing

The two offerings are Screen Saver and Media Server. The Tversity Screen Saver has a limited trial for free, and a full version at $14.99. On the other hand, the Tversity Media Server has a free software version, and a premium one priced at $14.99.

Suggestions I have for TVersity

I am not sure if everything is working just fine, but there have been some glitches. For example, when I added my YouTube account it only showed the videos that I've uploaded and couldn't browse the platform. I hope this issue gets fixed soon because on PlayOn this feature seems to work fine.

Conclusion

If you're looking for a great media management hub, Tversity Media Server is definitely worth considering. It has amazing flexibility and performance, which make it perfect for anyone wanting their own server. The media center lets you combine your local and online media sources, keeping everything organized and easy to access.