When Plex starts buffering or stuttering, it's easy to assume that hardware problems are to blame, especially if you're using a NAS. But that often isn't the case. With Plex, the overall setup is so ...

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 ...

I added an old GPU to my Plex server and it finally stopped buffering ...

The Plex/Web updates are largely on the surface. If you use the service, you'll notice a completely redesigned home screen and UI that makes it easier to navigate your library and search for media you ...

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 ...

Plex is easily one of our favorite ways to stream your media between devices. Sometimes, however, streaming can take a long time depending on what format your media is in. Use Plex’s optimize feature ...