4 reasons Plex is pushing me further and further towards Jellyfin
…Sign in to your XDA account Ages ago, Plex was one of the only applications that let you deploy a self-hosted media server for your ripped TV shows and movies. Like…
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5 underrated Jellyfin features I wish I'd discovered sooner
…Not everything on a media server needs to appear beside regular movies and shows when someone sits down to watch TV. Some libraries are better suited for one device, one user, or…
Plex wants you to pay $750 for everything Jellyfin can do for free
…Samarveer holds a deep appreciation of gaming, and considers the platform to be the most immersive and impactful across all media. He can be found engaging with gaming communities online, always ready…
I stopped trying to replace my Nvidia Shield and built something better instead
…It delivers excellent performance, runs DSM 7.2 with a polished and feature rich interface, offers great mobile app support, and works well as a media server. However, it is limited by…
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I ditched Plex's official app for an open-source alternative that actually works
Find out how Plezy, an open-source Plex app alternative, is revolutionizing media playback with its modern interface and powerful features.
Android Auto's best feature is buried where most drivers never look
…When Google finally rolled out the much-anticipated Coolwalk redesign in 2023, it added a necessary, modular split-screen interface allowing the navigation app and a media player to share screen space…
After adding my entire Blu-ray library to Jellyfin, physical discs feel obsolete
…I've recently begun revisiting my physical media library, and in the course of doing so, I've started digitizing them. While I appreciate the more limited selection that my personal library…
I've stopped recommending Plex to newcomers, because Jellyfin is ready for families now
…Samarveer holds a deep appreciation of gaming, and considers the platform to be the most immersive and impactful across all media. He can be found engaging with gaming communities online, always ready…
I built a Plex server to escape streaming app fatigue — and it actually worked
…These powerful network storage boxes are more like compact servers and can run various apps and services, and store backups, media, documents, and more. One such service is Plex, a streaming service…
This one music app connects Plex, Jellyfin, and Navidrome the way they should have from the start
…Browsing is fast, artwork loads quickly, and background syncing doesn't tank battery life like some other media apps I've tried. It strikes a balance between power and efficiency, which isn…