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Understand your sources, get more out of MigFLIX.

Plain-language explanations of the formats and concepts behind streaming sources — no jargon, no fluff.

Sources

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What Is an M3U Playlist?

A plain-language explanation of M3U playlists — what they are, what's inside one, and how to use one with a player like MigFLIX.

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Sources

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M3U vs M3U8: What's the Difference?

M3U and M3U8 look almost identical. Here's what the '8' actually means, and why it matters for streaming.

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Sources

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What Are Xtream Codes?

Xtream Codes is one of the most common ways IPTV providers deliver a library. Here's what the login details actually do.

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TV Guide

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How TV Guide (EPG) Data Works

What EPG means, where program schedule data actually comes from, and why some channels have a full guide while others have none.

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Sources

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How to Organize Multiple Streaming Sources

Practical ways to keep a personal provider, a sports package, and a family playlist from turning into one chaotic library.

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Sources

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How to Play Local Video and Playlist Files

Not everything has to come from a provider link. Here's how local video files and local playlist files fit into MigFLIX.

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Getting Started

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IPTV Player vs. Streaming Service: What's the Difference?

The terms get used interchangeably, but a player and a streaming service are fundamentally different things. Here's the distinction, in plain terms.

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Sources

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What Is a Single Stream URL (and When to Use One)?

Not every source is a full provider library. Sometimes you just have one link — here's how that works.

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Privacy

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How Source Protection Keeps a Playlist Private

Sharing a device with family doesn't mean every source has to be open to everyone. Here's how per-source protection works.

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Playback

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Continue Watching Explained: How Resume Playback Works

Stopping halfway through something and picking it back up later should be automatic. Here's what's actually happening behind that.

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Pricing

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Free vs. Premium: Which MigFLIX Plan Is Right for You?

Both plans cover the basics. Here's what actually changes between Free and Premium, and how to tell which one fits how you watch.

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Playback

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Mini Player vs. System Picture-in-Picture: What's the Difference?

Both keep a video floating while you do something else. They're not the same feature — here's exactly how they differ.

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Playback

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Downloads Explained: What You Can (and Can't) Save Offline

Downloads sound simple until you ask which titles actually qualify. Here's what determines whether something can be saved.

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Privacy

3 min read

What "Local-First" Means for Your Streaming Library

MigFLIX keeps your library on your device instead of a cloud account. Here's what that actually changes.

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