Unlike Plex, which is owned and maintained by Plex Inc., Jellyfin is an open-source project built and maintained by the ...

Apart from the account holder, it defines authorized users as members of one's immediate family who have been given access to the server. This covers managed accounts that are part of a paid Plex ...

Answering these questions starts with setting up a Plex Media Server, a key component of the Plex ecosystem. However, there's much more to explore, and we're excited to share a wealth of knowledge ...

Jellyfin is a self-hosted media server, just like popular alternatives Plex and Emby. In fact, Jellyfin is an open-source fork of Emby, which moved development behind closed doors in 2017.

With some content you work with, you’ll need to download the Plex Media Server software for either Windows or macOS. Follow the instructions on screen to get it set up, and register for a free P ...

For well over 10 years now, I have owned and maintained a Plex server. I first got started with Plex when I realized that to consume most of the media content I wanted meant signing up for 10 ...

I decided to finally do something about it by building a Plex server. Plex has been around for years, and I’ve dabbled with it in the past. But this time, I wanted to go all out. I wanted to ...

Plex’s foray into free streaming video appears to be paying off, as that side of the business now has more users than its media server software. The company announced earlier this month that it ...

Plex is one of the most important streaming services, even if it's not one of the most well-known offerings. While the best streaming services often place large libraries of shows and movies at ...

Setting up a NAS as a Plex server is one of the best things about owning one — you get to build your own Netflix-style library with minimal effort. Plex automatically sorts and labels your media ...

along with big changes for Plex Media Server users who want to stream their content remotely. After holding the line in terms of price for 10 years, a lifetime Plex Pass—a subscription that ...

Starting on April 29, Plex says remote playback will no longer be available as a free feature. A key detail from this announcement: If a server owner has a Plex Pass, all users with access can ...