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

In Plex’s defense, I can opt out of disclosing certain information. But I’m still not comfortable sending any data to an ...

For well over 10 years now, I have owned and maintained a Plex server. I first got started with Plex when I realized that to consume most of the media content I wanted meant signing up for 10 ...

One of the biggest features that (controversially) sits behind the Plex paywall is hardware transcoding. This is where a ...

Building a Jellyfin server is easy and cheap, letting you drop Netflix and Disney Plus while taking control of your library.

Have you ever found yourself wishing for a way to organize and enjoy all of your favorite streaming content and personal media files in one convenient platform? While cloud storage services like ...

Whether it's music or movies, my content is all over the place. From rare films I have on DVD to music that's been trapped in iTunes for the better part of a decade, it's a nightmare. Nothing lives in ...

Microsoft officially dropped support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 a while ago, but many apps and services continue to support those older operating systems. One of them is Plex Media Server, but ...

Popular media platform Plex today announced the launch of a beta version of the Plex Media Server that has native Apple silicon support. The new version of the Plex Media Server uses the "Universal" ...

The Plex Media Server is an awesome package enjoyed by millions. Installing the server software on a PC or NAS can turn your home or office into a connected hub that can stream all kinds of media.