Both XBMC and Plex offer great unique features and similar ones, which should come as no surprise if you know the history of these two home theater PC (HTPC) platforms. XBMC is open-source software, ...

There is a Plex server here (not mine, but intentionally accessible). On my iPad I can download files no problem. But I want to do that on my computer but first, VLC doesn’t find the UPnP server, and ...

If your setup is anything like mine, then your NAS is likely also your Plex server. While that might seem like a great idea at first, over time, your NAS just might not have the power to keep up with ...

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Plex notified some users late last week of a vulnerability affecting certain Plex media servers. It's not yet clear what exactly the vulnerability is, but it's believed to be serious. If you run a ...

Plex charges for features Jellyfin offers for free, but requires more setup. Jellyfin offers free hardware transcoding, while Plex requires a paid subscription. Plex is more compatible with devices; ...

We recently received a report via our bug bounty program that there was a potential security issue affecting Plex Media Server versions 1.41.7.x to 1.42.0.x. Thanks to that user, we were able to ...

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 ...

It appears many Plex users got more than they bargained for with the service’s new Discover Together feature, which has been sending out emails divulging their viewing habits to anyone on their Plex ...