HowToGeek reports that while Raspberry Pi devices are common in DIY Plex setups, they lack the processing power for smooth transcoding when media formats are incompatible with playback devices. This ...

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 ...

Tech experts caution that while Raspberry Pi devices are popular for DIY Plex servers, they struggle with transcoding, limiting performance to a few 1080p streams and making 4K playback impractical.

The Plex/Web updates are largely on the surface. If you use the service, you'll notice a completely redesigned home screen and UI that makes it easier to navigate your library and search for media you ...

Plex has updated its Google TV app to add transcoding and expanded channel support, thanks to some under-the-hood changes in the recent Google TV Android 3.2 update. Plex has updated its Google TV app ...

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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 ...