Plex arrives at launch on Fire TV Stick 4K Select (Vega OS), but the app is feature‑limited. Direct play only supports H.264 + AAC up to 7Mbps; other codecs/bitrates need server transcoding. Music, ...

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 ...

So I'm going to be picking up a TCL 40S305 40" TV with Roku built in this evening. Target has it for $250, with 10% off via their Cartwheel app (which will promptly get uninstalled!). What a price.

Convenience costs you with Plex, but the alternatives require more work.

For years, Plex has been the ultimate go-to for media nerds like me who wanted to escape the fragmentation of streaming services. You can start with something as basic as a few hard drives, set up a ...