Hardware transcoding unlike software transcoding, relies on the server’s CPU to convert media files into different formats, hardware transcoding offloads this intensive task to a dedicated component ...

Building a NAS seems to make more sense with each passing year, as concerns about data privacy and surveillance continue to rise. Inevitably, media is among the first things I offloaded onto a NAS ...

Plex is beta-testing a brand new version of its mobile app. Along with a new look, the updated design will allow all Plex apps for all platforms to share a similar codebase. Plex has instructions for ...

With new desktop software from Plex, plugging a computer into your television almost seems like a great idea. Plex HTPC, which officially launched last week, lets you access Plex’s over-the-air DVR ...

Plex was once the go-to media server, but growing restrictions and paywalls are pushing users away. Here's why you should consider switching.

Overview: Repurpose old Android phones as media servers to stream music, videos, and take photos at home.Using apps like Plex, Kodi, or BubbleUPnP, you can acce ...