Choose an operating system compatible with your old computer to play music.
Choose an operating system compatible with your old computer to play music.
I possess an outdated machine with 4GB RAM, a 240GB hard drive, a PCI sound card (identification uncertain), and an older CPU (either Core2Duo or Pentium). What operating system would be most suitable for configuring music playback via speakers? The challenge is minimizing the need to switch between applications each time you want to start or stop a song. You prefer a reliable system that allows direct control from a decent ATX case, ideally second-hand but unremarkable. I’ve searched Gumtree, eBay, Amazon, and other platforms but haven’t found a suitable case within your budget of £10-£15. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you!
OS doesn't handle that. The music player will manage it. You need a player that can work as an UPnP server or streamer. For Windows, an example is Foobar. Once streaming is set up, you can use another media player to connect the server and use it as a remote controller. Devices like phones, DVD players, smart TVs, or anything supporting UPnP can also be used.
Having two computers linked to the same Spotify account lets you stream music between them.
At the moment I'm considering, my computer is so slow it can't run Windows 10, and upgrading to Windows 7 would be expensive.