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 ...

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 ...

However, setting up a Plex server can be a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, our Discover Lead Editor, Andrew Heinzman, can ...

Good question from a reader this week: I saw your article online on Plex. I have been collecting movies for years and would like to set up a raided Plex NAS, but really don't have a clue where to ...

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 ...

Media player/server Plex is one of the most versatile independent solutions for folks with a big multimedia collection, but it has so far required users to run server software to power client apps on ...

Plex offers a mix of free content through its platform, but to access all of the service’s features, like Live TV, you normally need a Plex Pass paid subscription. Today the company has announced, in ...

This week, Plex begins the slow process of extricating itself from the desktop PC. Plex’s server software—which lets you stream your video, music, and photo libraries to other devices around the house ...