Feature A: Network Stream Capture You can use VLC to play M3U8 playlists. If you inspect the network traffic of Hulu or Tubi (using browser developer tools), you can extract the raw video link and paste it into VLC (Media > Open Network Stream). This bypasses the browser entirely, saving RAM.

Feature B: The Offline Library Use a screen recorder (like OBS Studio—free) to record your favorite Tubi or Flix movie. Then, use VLC to:

Feature C: Streaming to DLNA VLC can act as a server. Play a Tubi movie on your PC, then use VLC to stream it to your living room TV via Playback > Renderer. This is a PC exclusive; mobile VLC cannot do this reliably.

1. The "Mega-Library" Aggregation Instead of searching four different apps, users browse one unified catalog.

2. VLC-Integrated Playback Engine This feature bridges the gap between ad-supported streaming and local files.

3. "PC Exclusive" Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Workflow Designed specifically for the desktop power user.

4. The "Ad-Skip" Timestamp Integration

Hulu remains a top-tier service, but running it on a PC offers exclusive features missing from the TV app.

Tubi’s PC web player gives you unlimited free movies/TV with fewer ad breaks than mobile. The exclusive trick: using browser ad-blockers (though against ToS) or picture-in-picture extensions to multitask. For budget PC users, Tubi offers a massive library without sign-up friction.