One of the biggest features that (controversially) sits behind the Plex paywall is hardware transcoding. This is where a special video encoding chip built into your computer can handle the work of ...

If you're looking to break away from third-party file and directory storage, this NAS from Terramaster might be just what you need.

Plex was once the go-to media server, but growing restrictions and paywalls are pushing users away. Here's why you should ...

Plex remains popular, but are users considering alternatives, like Jellyfin and Emby? We asked our readers, here's what they told us.

The TerraMaster F2-425 NAS is a two-bay NAS that has been designed for use in small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), and it ...

One of the biggest benefits of Music Assistant is that it allows you to play music from any of your connected music sources.

Running a homelab is one of the most rewarding hobbyist things I’ve ever done. I’m able to self-host all sorts of things, ...

The UGREEN DH2300 NAS fits into small spaces and takes the pain out of app installation and everything that used to feel complicated.

It was a bunch of smaller things piling up: a few containers slowing down, Plex taking much longer to refresh, and a general ...

Amazon's streaming sticks have been Android-based for years, but the experience has shifted bit by bit. The new Fire TV Stick ...

Plus, most laptops still include an SD card slot, even as USB-A ports disappear. My MacBook Pro, for example, has an SD card ...