I'm currently using Plex on my Synology NAS and I quite like it, but the Synology is just not up to the task for anything beyond basic transcoding. So I would like to create a dedicated server to ...

Plex has updated its Google TV app to add transcoding and expanded channel support, thanks to some under-the-hood changes in the recent Google TV Android 3.2 update. Plex has updated its Google TV app ...

Is there a way to force Plex to transcode particular audio-only files while playing remotely? It appears that it will transcode FLAC files to AAC if they're above a particular bitrate. e.g., stuff ...

Ryan is a tech/science writer, skeptic, lover of all things electronic, and Android fan. In his spare time he reads golden-age sci-fi and sleeps, but rarely at the same time. His wife tolerates him as ...

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 ...

The Synology DS420+ comes rocking its own app store, allowing you to install a whole host of third-party services, including Plex Media Server. While you can store and enjoy media using Synology's own ...