…dual-CPU server Although I prefer consumer-grade hardware in my home lab, I won't ditch my dual Xeon workstation Self-hosting doesn't take much Home Assistant, Plex, Jellyfin, Frigate…
…And yes, you can use it to watch your Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin server with friends, which is pretty neat. There's even a way to use Neko's broadcast feature to…
…PC, handling all the home server needs. As it stands, it's the center of my entire setup, and it stores everything from Lightroom libraries to Plex streaming and runs Docker containers…
…Many Jellyfin critics talk about its user interface and how it doesn't compare to Plex , but Jellyfin Enhanced significantly closes the gap. It also adds layers of extra functionality that aren…
…Related You probably already have the best GPU for Plex and Jellyfin transcoding Transcoding is well within your reach, even on older hardware Hardware-accelerated transcoding is pretty important for media servers…
…Don't treat your NAS like a PC But it's fine to use it as a server A NAS is a powerful tool in your home lab and smart home arsenal…
…Before Plex was the default, I'd rely on Video Station to get my anime fix. It worked well enough and had a few tricks up its sleeve, guaranteeing compatibility with older…
…Related Intel Quick Sync is the reason I will never buy another Nvidia card for my Jellyfin server Quick Sync is just that effective for self-hosted media server setups A gaming…
…Sign in to your XDA account My homelab Debian server runs on an old PC, hosting containerized services via Docker on Portainer , including Jellyfin. The server didn't have a dedicated GPU…
…I used to be the guy who only found out my Plex server was down when I sat down with popcorn and realized the app wouldn’t load. It’s frustrating, and…