You don't necessarily need a NAS or a mini PC to set up a Plex media server. In fact, any old computer can be a media server, ...

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So I finally settled on the following.... (Goal is to server 2 to 3 people w/ transcoding, run a VM or two, and run Plex, CouchPotato, SickRage, etc).... Way, way, waaay overkill on PSU. Seasonic G ...

While AMD now has integrated graphics on its processors, including AV1 encoding/decoding on the latest releases, Plex simply ...

Hello, Ars! Long time lurker here, first time poster. Not sure if this is the correct forum for this, so please move it if it's not. As the title states, I'd like to set up a personal media server on ...

There's no reason why a Plex server has to be the usual unassuming box in the corner of the lounge. Chris Marsh wanted his one to wow people on their way through the front door, and it has an ...

Building a Plex server in the cloud just might be the best thing you could do for your digital media. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

After a couple of stops and starts — and some concerns — media player software maker Plex is opening its online service known as Plex Cloud to all paying Plex users. The service, which was first ...

Popular media platform Plex today announced the launch of a beta version of the Plex Media Server that has native Apple silicon support. The new version of the Plex Media Server uses the "Universal" ...