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.

“Officially, of course, I have no opinion.”

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…