An old laptop needn't lie in a drawer gathering dust. It can still serve a useful purpose as a Plex Media Server. But does Plex work better on Windows or Linux, and what should you use for your Plex ...

The NVIDIA Shield Android TV and streaming gaming console just got better. The addition of the Plex Media Server lets users stream movies from storage connected to the Shield TV to computers, mobile ...

Plex is already an awesome way to stream your media from your computer to all your devices. The newly-launched Plex Cloud makes it even simpler by hosting your media for you. Instead of having to keep ...

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; ...

The Plex program guide is pretty, but its harder than it needs to be to navigate to specific channels and times. Jim Rossman I always get a big response when I write about cord cutting. Everyone seems ...

Plex was once the go-to media server, but growing restrictions and paywalls are pushing users away. Here's why you should consider switching.