HTPC Setup for Bluray/HD

[ToejaM]

What's the best way to use a HTPC to play bluray quality/HD movies?

Streaming program like plex+phone app?
Directly connected via HDMI (or better??) and using I guess a wireless mouse/keyboard or console controller? Do I need a specific HDMI cable type?
Other option?

How do you folks do it through a HTPC for the best quality?

 

[ToejaM]

Using win 10 at the moment. The 'HTPC' is currently her gaming PC.. eventually will move it all to an independent rig but it will need to be windows still as this will also run the streaming client for twitch. Which is fine as if we're streaming, we're not using it to watch things on.

Already have it set to direct play, so thats fine. Didnt think about using a USB drive actually, need to see what USB version my TV has, its a 4K tv so I imagine it wont be USB1.

Any other tips for Plex?