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Yikes! Plex is getting a price hike and this key feature is going behind a pay wall
Plex announced a number of updates today, and the biggest is a price increase of its Plex Pass. It’s going from $4.99 to $6.99 a month. The monthly increase is going in effect starting April 29. The subscription levels are also seeing increases with the annual plan rising from $39 to $69. The lifetime plan is leaping from $119.99 to…
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Plex Is Ending Support for This Once-Popular NAS Brand
It’s been two years since Drobo filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and stopped providing support for its NAS hardware. Now, Plex says it will end Drobo compatibility following the Plex Media Server 1.41.7 release in Q2 2025. Existing Drobo setups may continue running Plex Media Server, but Plex will not provide updates for Drobo NAS boxes. In other words, your…
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5 Reasons to Run Plex and Jellyfin Together
I’ve been a Plex user for over a decade, but Jellyfin has some compelling features — especially when you consider that Jellyfin is 100% free. So, if you’re out to save some cash, here are five reasons to run Jellyfin alongside your Plex server. Plex Has a Better UI, but Jellyfin Has More Features (For Free) I’ll admit I value…
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How to Rip Blu-Rays for Your Plex Library
Quick Links How to Rip Your Blu-ray Disc How to Stream Your Blu-ray Files on Plex DVDs are fine and all, and easy on storage, but Blu-rays can really elevate your Plex server. Just like with DVDs, Blu-rays can be ripped and added to your library for all your friends and family to enjoy. The Hardware You Need Before you…
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How to Fix Common Plex Streaming Issues
The last thing you want is for your Plex media to be loading at a snail’s pace. Here’s how to fix common streaming issues on your Plex server or client. Check Your Network Connection One of the most common problems when streaming media on Plex is incessant buffering. Most of the time, this is due to internet connection issues, either…
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What to Look for When Choosing a Plex Server
Summary Plex server CPU choice depends on transcoding needs. A powerful quad-core CPU or better is required to serve multiple transcoded streams at a time. Server storage should be versatile with room for additional drives over time, consider SATA connectors or USB 3.0 ports for external drives. Consider power efficiency, noise level, and form factor when choosing a Plex server…
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Lifetime Plex Pass Is 20% off Again
The lifetime Plex Pass is one of the best tech purchases you can make, but it’s even better when you catch it at a discounted rate. Now, if you haven’t hopped on previous offers, today’s your chance before the year 2024 comes to a close. The lifetime Plex Pass is currently 20% off. Rather than paying $119.99, you’ll instead be…
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Lifetime Plex Pass is 25% Off For Black Friday
Plex is sort of self-hosted version of Netflix or Spotify, enabling you to organize and stream your personal media collection of movies, TV shows, and music. A Plex Pass subscription is required to unlock all features, and now lifetime Plex Pass is on sale again. Plex is offering a limited-time discount on its lifetime Plex Pass subscription, dropping the price…
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Plex Is the Best Way to Search for Movies on Apple TV
Key Takeaways Plex app solves the issue of finding where a show or movie is streaming across different services. Third party app searches are unreliable on Apple TV due to lack of data exposure by streaming services. All Apple TV searches now start with Plex due to its powerful content search engine. If you’re like me, you’ve probably got several…
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Plex Library Looking Thin? Load It Up With Public Domain Movies
Key Takeaways Public domain movies are free, diverse, and fascinating additions to your Plex library, offering classics and historical films. Reliable sources like the Internet Archive, Public Domain Torrents, & the Library of Congress provide Plex-compatible formats. By organizing movies in MP4 or MKV, you can add them to your Plex media collection. Plex is well-known for letting people manage…
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