Here at htpcBeginner, we’re huge Plex fans. Ever since discovering Plex, my journey into cord cutting began. Though it’s best known as a do-it-yourself (DIY) Netflix or Spotify, Plex far surpasses mere media server software. Rather, it’s an entire home theatre PC (HTPC) experiance. Enhancements include DVR and live TV … read more
There are several media server software options. From Madsonic and Subsonic to Plex and Emby, it’s easy to cobble together a do-it-yourself Netflix and even Spotify experience. While tons of options exist, Plex remains one of the most popular software alternatives. Check out the best Plex client devices 2018 to … read more
Plex ranks as one of our favorite media server software options here at htpcBeginner. It’s intuitive to set up while boasting a bevy of features for home theatre buffs. Now, Plex furthers its foray into the media center space with its Winamp-esque music player. With Plexamp released, there’s a Plex … read more
Plex, one of our favorite media server software options here at htpcBeginner, keeps improving. In a major update, Plex Live TV for Roku is now available. This is a massive move, and further helps Plex users to cut the cord. [Read: How to use Plex VR in Daydream: Watch Plex … read more
Plex is an excellent media server software option. Using Plex, you can watch your media on a bevy of devices, from smartphones and Blu-Ray players to smart TVs and streaming boxes. Plex rolled out several neat features like the ability to watch and record live TV, adaptive streaming, and more. … read more
With streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and PlayStation Vue, it’s easy to stream media whenever and wherever. But for those with a massive collection of local files like videos and music, why waste that excellent content? Instead, put it to good use by spinning up a music server. Check … read more
Earlier in 2017, Plex announced its acquisition of Watchup. A partnership remained a little vague, but now it’s clear what Plex snagging Watchup means. New to Plex, there’s a nifty news feature. Learn what it means that Plex News launches, and how to stream news content. [Read: Plex for Kodi … read more
Both Kodi and Plex are fantastic home theatre PC applications. Whereas both offer certain similar functionality, ultimately Plex and Kodi complement one another. Plex originated as a Kodi fork, but now features drastically different functionality. While Plex focuses on media server applications, Kodi concentrtes on streaming from addons as well … read more
Plex can certainly offer the very best media streaming experience and it is extremely simple to get up and running. There may be occasions, however, where you run into problems and at times Plex keeps pausing. There can be many devices in your Plex solution and your issues may be … read more