oShare

oShare is a lightweight DLNA compliant media server whose purpose is to help you stream digital media files, such as songs, photos and videos, on other devices.

Portability comes with several benefits to your system. You can run the utility directly on your PC without having to go through an installation process and open it without administrative privileges.

It does not entries in your Windows registry so a simple deletion task is sufficient for getting rid of it. Optionally, you may copy it on portable devices and carry it with you all the time.

The GUI looks intuitive and embeds only a few configuration settings. There’s no support for a help manual but the dedicated parameters look easy to work with, so you are not going to spend a lot of time setting up the entire process.

oShare gives you the possibility to build up a list with the folders that you want to share. Directories can be added in the working environment using the built-in browse button (you cannot rely on the drag-and-drop support).

What’s more, you can remove directories from the list if you no longer need them, set up a media server name, as well as automatically activate the sharing task at login. It also supports MKV video streaming over DLNA.

The final verdict is that oShare provides nothing more than a simplistic software solution for helping you share digital media files with compatible devices. It is not as featured-rich as other media servers but it gets the job done quickly and without having to go through lengthy and difficult configuration settings. The straightforward design makes it suitable for beginners and professionals alike.