Buy the software. I tried the crack for a while at first too, but then I realized the problems I was encountering were directly related to the crack. (This is a number of releases ago) Back in the day they would ship you the DVR to install. Now I think steam is the only way.

And if you’re not using a desktop, get an adapter that connects with a power supply to electrical mains power

I’ve a RealDebrid subscription and stream from their servers to my kodi. Not just Amazon, all the services. $3/month, give or take. Might take a few hours/days for something to pop up, but I often don’t realize days that shows are “airing” or released, so I’m pleasantly surprised when it pops up as available.

Most welcome. Sorry it took me so long

Iirc for the tv remote to work all you need to do is make sure your CEC options are correct in settings. I use an app on my phone - easier to type searches in.

Xbian on my 4Gb Pi4 running the 64bit bookworm is wonderful.

Xbian is like this too, for Raspberry Pi SBC’s. Kodi keeps getting faster, smoother, more stable, better…all the good things. And it’s brilliant if you still have a non-smart tv and are inclined to sail the open seas flying a Jolly Roger.

Costco has no ads for the time being, and I can’t see it going with ads because they can only slow the sale of gasoline that people already line up for after paying to access the ability to buy it.

A little hint or nudge in the direction of it would be kind of you, friend, regardless of what’s there.

Need? How can it tell if I need it or not?

How? Where? Pls explain…

Using any of the so-called “Magnificent 7” puts you “on the radar,” so no, there’s no point avoiding WhatsApp if you’re already Meta’d up with Insta.