Zinc TV runs on both Windows and Mac and can even be easily launched through a Firefox extension.
Unfortunately, it currently lacks Linux support and access to content may be limited by geographic location.
Getting Started
Before you get started, Zinc requires you to register and create a user account.
Next you’ll need to download and install Zinc TV.
It’s a basic install and you’re free to accept the defaults.
you might navigate through Zinc TV with a Media Center remote or a keyboard and mouse.
You might also want to try it with aremote app for your phone like the GMote app for Android.
To watch a video or program, select a channel or website.
Select a show you’d like to watch.
You’ll then be presented with the currently available episodes.
Select Play, or add to your Favorites or the Queue.
Zinc TV opens the website and begins playback immediately.
By default, video will be played in full screen mode if available.
Add Local Media Folders
Adding your local media to Zinc is easy.
grab the Menu button on the side and select options.
Select Add Folder and browse for your media directory.
you might add multiple folders from local, online grid, or USB attached storage.
To play the local media files, opt for Menu icon and then Local Content.
Then select your media file.
Playback controls will appear when you move your mouse cursor over the screen.
Select Applications from the parameters screen.
Then select Add utility and browse for the program.
To launch an program, select Applications from the Menu…
Choose the app to launch…
…and then select Run.
When you exit out of the tool you’ll be returned to the Zinc TV interface.
Just choose the icon at the top right.
Then enter to get access to all your content.
Conclusion
We found Zinc TV to be a surprisingly slick software with an intuitive and easy to use interface.
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