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…many media server software packages emerging. I've used Plex for years now for my media library to continue my love of theater. I've paid for the mobile apps on every…
…app. Plex is on thin ice When I paid $250 for my lifetime Plex Pass , I was pretty comfortable in assuming that I wouldn't have to think about media server software…
…a dedicated Plex server app. It also had sufficient USB ports to make this feasible. The Shield used to handle everything from streaming apps, to local media, media server duties, and more…
If you want to stream local media, this free and open source media server is just as good as Plex. But if you rely on remote access or live TV, prepare to…
…The Plex VR app for Android is free, but of course requires that you have a Plex media server running. The basic Plex media server software for your computer or NAS is…
…First, open the Plex app on your device, then go to Settings > Advanced > Video & Audio , and make sure Allow Direct Play and Allow Direct Stream are enabled. Next, open your Plex server…
Media Streaming Plex Plex Pass Price Increase By Zack Zwiezen Published May 19, 2026 | Comments ( 67 ) Media server streaming software company Plex announced today that its lifetime Plex Pass subscription plan is…
What is Hound? Hound is a self-hosted, open-source media server, like Plex/Jellyfin, but with the extra ability to stream content through P2P (torrent) or HTTP/Debrid without downloading first. With Hound, you have the f…
I've been using an Unraid box for a few years to run a plex server for my personal media. That being said I'd say I'm still very much an unraid beginner. I recently setup a port forwarding rule on my router so I can acce…
Hello, unsure if this is the right place to post this, but I need some help! I want to set up a home media server on an old hp laptop that i have, and I don't know which OS to use. I was using ZimaOS, because I liked the…
This has been a long time coming, and in progress for quite some time. Excited to see what everyone things, and what these new features allow you to learn about your server! BACK UP BEFORE UPGRADING. This release migrate…
Full announcement on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/451650/view/680756685198854789 Hi Everyone I've been developing a video app for some time now for VR and one of the biggest requests I've had is for med…
…But I consider it a nice bonus on top of all the streaming server duties that Plex already performs. It's my preferred media manager app, and that hasn't changed at…
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…not behind a paywall, unlike Plex. Jellyfin is now a fully capable media server that just happens to also be free and open-source. The app is more responsive than I remember…
