Make the interface of your media clients better for what you actually use them for ...

I turned a forgotten laptop into a full media server—no money, no pain.

Roku gathers a wide range of information from your device, including search history, voice inputs, channel usage, ad interactions, and personal preferences, and it shares some of this data with ...

Turn your Jellyfin or local library into ad-free TV channels you can flip through, complete with schedules, guides, and that old-school live TV feel.

What if you could replace every streaming service you subscribe to with a single, tiny device that costs less than $100? It sounds almost too good to be true in a world where Netflix, Disney Plus, and ...

Repurpose old Android phones as media servers to stream music, videos, and take photos at home. Using apps like Plex, Kodi, or BubbleUPnP, you can access organized, customizable, and reliable media ...

Plex used to be the de facto media server tool to set up your own Netflix alternative, whether on a network storage device or an old laptop lying around. It has one of the most compelling use cases — ...

Plex, a famous way for dads to show off their (okay, our) movie and TV hoarding acumen just got incrementally less useful for certain users. The Roku free-for-all is officially over, and more pain is ...

A media server is a wonderful tool for streaming your personal media collection on the go, and Plex is one of the most useful movie and TV apps for those who still prefer to own their digital media.

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