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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

Home Theater, PC and Mobile

Best Emby Server 2023 - Best NAS for Emby

Best Emby Server 2023 – Best NAS for Emby

Streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime are extremely popular. Although many are paid, over-the-top (OTT) streaming video on demand (SVOD) platforms, there are many free streaming platforms as well. But physical media collections still offer a ton of value. For instance, certain movies and TV shows are […]

by × January 3, 2023 × 2 comments

PC and Mobile

Geekom IT8 Mini Review - A Great Value Mini PC

Geekom IT8 Mini Review – A Great Value Mini PC

Mini PCs are great for all sorts of tasks, from basic office productivity to entertainment and gaming. And the Geekom IT8 mini PC is a value-packed small-form-factor NUC-like desktop. It features great specs, excellent connectivity, and runs Windows 11 out of the box. With its fantastic versatility, the Geekom mini […]

by × April 29, 2022 × 2 comments

Home Theater, PC and Mobile

DVDFab Downloader All-in-one Review

DVDFab Downloader All-in-one Review

Streaming video from the likes of Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Paramount+ is extremely convenient. However, one downside of digital content is that, unlike physical media, you don’t really own content. Even movies and TV shows purchased digitally on Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, and other retailers, you don’t truly own your digital […]

by × March 26, 2021 × 0 comments

How Tos

How to Install Jellyfin on Windows

How to Install Jellyfin on Windows

There are tons of media server software options for building your own do-it-yourself (DIY) Netflix. Jellyfin is a fantastic open-source alternative to Emby and Plex that’s completely free to use. While Linux is a great operating system (OS) landscape for a home server, Windows works well too, and Jellyfin runs […]

by × March 9, 2021 × 1 comment

Gaming, Home Theater

Best PS4 Streaming Apps

Best PS4 Streaming Apps

The Sony PlayStation 4 is a terrific all-around media hub. Whereas most streaming devices such as the Apple TV or Roku only do just that, stream content, the PS4 can play games and Blu-rays as well. As such, the PlayStation 4 delivers a top-notch multimedia experience. If you want to […]

by × December 14, 2020 × 0 comments

Home Theater

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Best External Hard Drive for NVIDIA Shield TV

The NVIDIA Shield TV Android TV box is probably the best streaming device on the planet. With its beefy Tegra X1+ processor, high-end features such as artificial intelligence (AI) 4K upscaling of 1080p content, and gaming as well as emulation capabilities, the Shield TV is a versatile set-top box. To […]

by × December 11, 2020 × 1 comment

Home Theater

Best Linux Media Server Software Options

Best Linux Media Server Software Options

While streaming services like Netflix and Hulu are great, physical media offers a tangible experience. Plus, you don’t actually own any of the content on streaming platforms. But the trade-off for DVDs and Blu-rays is that you don’t have a massive content repository available from anywhere at the click of […]

by × July 17, 2020 × 1 comment

Home Theater, PC and Mobile

Best Media Server Software Options

Best Media Server Software Options

While the likes of Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify are great for accessing tons of content, a personal media collection is well-worth curating. Through DVD or Blu-ray rips as well as CD and vinyl rips, you can cobble together a massive library of digital files. Using a media server you can […]

by × March 30, 2020 × 8 comments

How Tos

How to Install Plex on Linux

How to Install Plex on Linux

Plex revolutionized my media consumption. Something of a do-it-yourself (DIY) Netflix, Plex offers a means of creating a media server for streaming movies, TV shows, music, and even viewing photos. There are plenty of ways to install Plex, from running Plex on Windows, MacOS, Docker, and FreeBSD. You can even […]

by × October 8, 2019 × 3 comments