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… Plezy plays the file your server already has instead of making your NAS work overtime to transcode the stream. Beyond bypassing the Remote Watch Pass, Plezy also unlocks features that Plex usually reserves for its Plex Pass subscribers. …
… But there is one important lesson I’ve learned since moving my data to a NAS: a NAS isn’t a backup in itself. A NAS isn't a backup in itself. It’s easy to think that once all your data is sitting safely on a NAS, you’re covered. …
… I use Tailscale to securely access my NAS outside my home, and it’s perfectly suited to serving up your media on the go, too. But if you’re jumping through the hoops to get around Plex’s remote paywall, you might be better off asking yourself if it’s even worth sticking with Plex at all. …
… When I’m in Plex, I already know what I want to watch. In fact, I’m just there to press the play button. When I’m in Plex, I’m not looking for a discussion thread. …
… Be it for ditching expensive cloud storage subscriptions, streaming your personal media collection through Plex, or even building your own self-hosted Google Photos alternative , a NAS gives you more control over your data while allowing you to run a plethora of services on top. …
… After years of dabbling in Kodi, Windows Media Center, and other such apps, Plex easily became one of the most consistent pieces of software in my digital life — outlasting multiple laptops, several custom NAS builds, and countless shifts in the streaming landscape. …
… It doesn’t happen often, but when my internet is down, I do wish I had the NAS with me. On top of that, I can’t host my media locally for Plex streaming without my NAS, which is a bummer. …
… Between buying expensive NAS drives and setting up complex RAID arrays so that a single hard drive failure doesn’t wipe out our digital life, we tend to obsess over off-site backups, bitrot protection, and Uninterruptible Power Supplies to ensure the best possible uptime. …