[url=http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?p=30765655#p30765655:3dt54316 said: TofuLion[/url]":3dt54316]I am also building a media server in the near future ...

Hello, Ars! Long time lurker here, first time poster. Not sure if this is the correct forum for this, so please move it if it's not. As the title states, I'd like to set up a personal media server on ...

Plex has for a long time been one of the more popular services for streaming your local content, including music, photos, movies and TV shows you’ve ripped from DVDs – or, ahem otherwise acquired – to ...

Furthermore, Microsoft would not stop updating components I really did not want my Plex/Transcode server to ever have to deal with (read co-Pilot and other MS bloat), and eventually I broke down and ...

Instead of replacing your NAS, just get a more powerful computer instead. I’d recommend going with a mini PC or desktop, but ...

We might be in the era of cloud streaming and subscription services, but media ownership (both digital and physical) is still alive and well. That said, being able to consolidate and stream your ...

What is Plex Media Server for Mac? Plex Media Server for Mac is a powerful application that transforms your computer into a personal streaming hub. It allows you to organize your personal collection ...

You no longer need an always-on PC or any other network-attached hardware in order to use Plex’s media player. The popular service, which allows you to watch TV and movies from your own collection, ...

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 ...

Streaming media services like Netflix and Hulu are so convenient that you can easily to forget the simple pleasures of digital ownership. Sure, it’s nice to be able to watch movies from anywhere, but ...