For years, Plex has been the ultimate go-to for media nerds like me who wanted to escape the fragmentation of streaming services. You can start with something as basic as a few hard drives, set up a ...

Classic movie lovers have more ways than ever to enjoy timeless films, thanks to a mix of free streaming channels and smart organization tools. Roku offers curated live and on-demand classics, while ...

PCWorld explores using Google’s Gemini AI to diagnose Plex media server issues on a Raspberry Pi 5, demonstrating AI’s potential for system maintenance. Gemini initially identified a failing SD card ...

Craig is a reporter for Pocket-lint based in Toronto. He earned a diploma in journalism from Seneca Polytechnic and holds a Media Foundations certificate from Humber College. Craig previously interned ...

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 ...

If you've been looking for a non-traditional app to watch free content on your Roku TV or streaming device, as well as to host your own media like movies and photos, the Plex app is your ace in the ...

Here's some bad news for folks who've been using Plex to stream stuff from a buddy's personal media server to their TV for free for years. As it pledged to do earlier this year when it bumped up the ...

Media server Plex announced in March that it would put an end to free remote streaming, but hasn't yet put the new changes into effect. That changes this week as Plex plans to pull the plug on free ...

Plex is starting to enforce its new rules, which prevent users from remotely accessing a personal media server without a subscription fee. Previously, people outside of a server owner’s network could ...

Plex's biggest sale of the year starts now, with a 40% Black Friday and Cyber Monday discount on your choice of a monthly, annual, or lifetime Plex Pass. Black Friday week is here, and Plex is kicking ...