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On the inside: What our editor used to build his Plex server

However, setting up a Plex server can be a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, our Discover Lead Editor, Andrew Heinzman, can provide some inspiration. On The Inside is our new series where we ask our ...
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Plex vs. Jellyfin: Which Media Server Solution Is the Best for You?

Plex charges for features Jellyfin offers for free, but requires more setup. Jellyfin offers free hardware transcoding, while Plex requires a paid subscription. Plex is more compatible with devices; ...
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How to move from Synology Video Station to PLEX on Synology DSM 7.2.2 NAS

With the recent discontinuation of Synology Video Station in DSM 7.2.2, users are now faced with the need to migrate to a new media server solution. Among the available options, Plex Media Server ...
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How to add Plex hardware transcoding to your Synology NAS for smoother playback

Hardware transcoding unlike software transcoding, relies on the server’s CPU to convert media files into different formats, hardware transcoding offloads this intensive task to a dedicated component ...