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Home Theater, How Tos

How to Install Plex on Firestick – Set Up Plex on Amazon Fire TV

How to Install Plex on Firestick – Set Up Plex on Amazon Fire TV

Plex is a popular media server software that allows users to organize and stream their media files, including movies, TV shows, music, and photos. Plex is available on a variety of platforms, including Amazon Fire TV devices, making it easy to stream your media files on your TV. While you’ve […]

by × March 19, 2024 × 7 comments

Home Theater, How Tos

How to Install Plex on Roku – Set Up Plex on Roku

How to Install Plex on Roku – Set Up Plex on Roku

Plex is a media server application that allows users to stream and manage their personal media collections from anywhere in the world. It can be installed on a variety of client devices, including Roku streaming devices and the Amazon Firestick, making it a popular choice for people looking to create […]

by × March 19, 2024 × 5 comments

Home Theater

Best Plex Client 2024

Best Plex Client 2024

While there are many free and paid streaming services you can use, a home server can be a great way to organize your personal media collection. Of all the media server software options, Plex remains one of the best choices. It’s user-friendly, customizable, and features a bevy of cord-cutting goodies […]

by × February 28, 2024 × 8 comments

Home Theater, How Tos, PC and Mobile

Nvidia Shield TV Plex Server Setup

Nvidia Shield TV Plex Server Setup

The Nvidia Shield TV is one of, if not the, best Plex client device on the market. Because the Shield TV can play lossless multi-channel surround sound tracks like Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X as well as 4K HDR videos, it’s a solid choice for video streaming. But the Shield has […]

by × August 16, 2023 × 7 comments

PC and Mobile

Best Torrent Clients for MacOS

Best Torrent Clients for MacOS

A torrent is an efficient peer-to-peer (p2p) file-sharing solution that many people use to access games, movies, software, and many other file types online. Downloading files using a torrent, however, requires two key steps: Get the torrent file from a torrent website first, then use a torrent client to connect […]

by × June 13, 2023 × 0 comments

Home Theater, How Tos

How to Convert VHS to DVD and Digital

How to Convert VHS to DVD and Digital

Despite the convenience of streaming from the likes of Netflix, HBO Max, and Paramount+, physical media still serves a crucial purpose for cinephiles. Many beloved films aren’t streamable, like the 1978 Chevy Chase/Goldie Hawn classic “Foul Play,” which you can still rent from DVD Netflix. Whether you want to watch […]

by × March 21, 2023 × 0 comments

Home Theater, How Tos

How to Install Plex on Docker

How to Install Plex on Docker

Plex is a popular media server software that allows you to organize and stream your media files across multiple devices. Docker, on the other hand, is a platform that helps you easily create, deploy, and run applications in containers. By installing Plex on Docker, you can ensure a consistent and […]

by × March 14, 2023 × 6 comments

How Tos, PC and Mobile

How to Install CouchPotato on Linux

How to Install CouchPotato on Linux

A major trend in the tech space is automation. For media center enthusiasts, CouchPotato is a nifty means of automatically aggregating and downloading torrents. Users may set up searches based on metrics such as quality standards, and there are loads of integrations to automatically snatch and download movies. Plus, there’s Usenet support, […]

by × February 22, 2023 × 0 comments

PC and Mobile

Plex vs. Emby: Which Media Server Software is Right for You?

Plex vs. Emby: Which Media Server Software is Right for You?

When it comes to personal media server software, Plex and Emby are two of the most popular options available. Both provide users with the ability to organize and stream their personal media library, but they have some critical differences in features and functionality. In this article, we will provide a […]

by × February 17, 2023 × 9 comments

PC and Mobile

Best HDD for NAS 2023 – Top NAS Hard Drives and SSDs

Best HDD for NAS 2023 – Top NAS Hard Drives and SSDs

There’s a lot that goes into building a server. Often, the CPU (central processing unit), RAM, and other network-attached storage (NAS) device characteristics get the primary focus. However, a homelab relies heavily on storage space. While sheer volume of hard disk drive (HDD) space is important, many other elements are […]

by × January 3, 2023 × 1 comment