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Netflix Windows app is set to remove its downloads feature, while introducing ads (www.techradar.com)

submitted 6 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Netflix has managed to annoy a good number of its users with an announcement about an upcoming update to its Windows 11 (and Windows 10) app: support for adverts and live events will be added, but the ability to download content is being taken away.

Netflix must realize that it's a huge frustration for people who relied on offline downloads to watch content without internet access: on planes, trains, and campsites, and anywhere else where Wi-Fi is unavailable or unreliable.

There's a small chance that Netflix will change its mind if it gets enough complaints, but the streaming service seems determined to add as many money-making features as possible, while taking away genuinely useful ones.

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[–] Scrollone@feddit.it 13 points 6 months ago

I'm laughing in Plex

[–] unreasonabro@lemmy.world 13 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

the televisionification (good grief, what?) of the internet is truly one of the most monstrous and monumental failures of creativity the world has ever seen.

Cramming this square peg into that round hole no matter the fucking consequences

nothing matters but money, right? (kys pos)

[–] ANIMATEK@lemmy.world 13 points 6 months ago (11 children)

I just hope this does not affect WEB-DLs 🥲

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[–] sunbeam60@lemmy.one 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Cancelled last month. Don’t miss it. Entertain myself by downloading and installing Linux distributions instead. They usually can be downloaded using torrent/magnet links.

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[–] jabjoe@feddit.uk 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

The problem is power dynamic. It is a DRM service built round closed apps. You will take what you are given and like it. You can not view their cultural work without agreeing to these terms (Legally). The deal will keep getting worse until it starts losing money.

Edit: English fixes

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[–] EmperorHenry@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 6 months ago (6 children)

who the hell would ever use the Netflix windows app? And for that matter, at this late date, who the hell is still paying for Netflix to actually watch what little is still on there?

[–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 10 points 6 months ago

It's one of the only non-Android TV, Apple TV, or Roku ways of streaming Netflix with a remote via HTPC. There are EXTREMELY niche uses for it.

[–] InternetPerson@lemmings.world 8 points 6 months ago

We, yesterday for a train ride. We, next week, for the way back. We almost every month for that purpose.

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[–] Katana314@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

Downloads on my Surface for the sake of my vacation were the reason I resubscribed. Seems fitting it should be the reason I unsubscribe. I only worry about finding a good point of communication to let them know about this reason.

[–] stevedidwhat_infosec@infosec.pub 6 points 6 months ago

Jellyfin + rip your movies off the dvds. You can even invite your friends to watch your movies too.

You know. Like we used to be able to.

Fuck late stage capitalism and every greedy little pig out there. Hope you lose your mansions, cars, and expensive toys. You can live down here with the rest of us at a perfectly reasonable level.

[–] Buttons@programming.dev 5 points 6 months ago

They are doing extra work to change the product in ways that customers don't want.

Can someone explain to me again how "free markets" and "competition" are supposed to work?

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