Internet connectivity is crucial for Plex, but tweaks let you access media offline. Two methods allow offline access: disabling authentication on local networks and using DLNA apps. Configure Plex in ...

Plex, which started as local media server—something to stream movies from your computer to your phone or TV—has evolved into an entire media ecosystem. You can use the free Plex account to watch a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We’re now well used to on-demand content that we can access at the ...

Plex is free, but the paid Plex Pass gets you advanced features like offline viewing, sharing controls, and discounts on ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you have movies, TV shows, and music stored on your computer that ...

Hardware transcoding unlike software transcoding, relies on the server’s CPU to convert media files into different formats, hardware transcoding offloads this intensive task to a dedicated component ...

Have an old PC lying around that no one is using? You might want to consider converting it into a media streaming server. There was a time when people had separate devices for everything. The TV was ...

A couple of months ago, I took the plunge and built a Plex server. And now, I’m taking it to the next level. I’ve canceled my streaming services, compiled my physical media, and organized it all with ...

Plexamp was already an excellent app for music aficionados, but now it’s even better with generative AI playlists. Using the same large language models that power ChatGPT, the new “Sonic Sage” feature ...

Self-hosting is an increasingly popular alternative for those looking to escape the convoluted (and expensive) content-streaming landscape and return to a more traditional personal ownership approach ...

$12 on Hulu. $17 on Max. $14 on Disney+. $23 on — wait, twenty-three dollars?! — on Netflix. I’m not the only one who’s reluctantly pulled up a bank statement to see the revolving door of streaming ...