Every self-hosting enthusiast runs a home media server. Whether it's Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin-based, a NAS chock-full of movies and shows is basically the norm. For me, the choice of software remains ...

I'm currently using Plex on my Synology NAS and I quite like it, but the Synology is just not up to the task for anything beyond basic transcoding. So I would like to create a dedicated server to ...

Is there a way to force Plex to transcode particular audio-only files while playing remotely? It appears that it will transcode FLAC files to AAC if they're above a particular bitrate. e.g., stuff ...

Convenience beats endless tweaking.

One way to make use of a spare Mac is to turn it into a server for home entertainment purposes. Here's how to set up Plex Media Server in macOS. Owners of an old Intel-based Mac who've replaced it ...

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Plex provides a powerful whole-home DVR for over-the-air channels, but the setup’s a doozy and you can’t time-shift. For a certain type of cord cutter, the demise of Windows Media Center has been ...