Trying to use my onn 4k streaming device to stream a folder of video files on my computer in random order 24/7
Hi, I have what is probably one that could go in about half a dozen sub reddits, but I will start here.
I am trying to use an onn 4k streaming device to play a folder (or a folder of folders) of video files on a random loop for at the very least, 10 hours at a time, but essentially 24/7 is the goal. My current set up is that I put all the files into one folder instead of sub folders, shared that folder in my Nord meshnet, downloaded NordVPN and VLC media player on my on 4k streaming device, I then access and play the single folder of all the videos on shuffle.
the problem is that there is a lot of buffering, like an unbearable amount, every few second it freezes.
My original set up was to just use my laptop and an HDMI cable but it is no longer convenient to do this with my laptop, my last resort will be to buy a cheap used laptop and go back to this way of streaming, but it would be really awesome to save the money and have a more streamlined set up.
Any help or even a point in another direction if this is not the right sub is greatly appreciated!