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 ...

There's a new API for adding custom metadata to Plex movies and shows.

Plex has confirmed that it will require a Remote Watch Pass or Plex Pass for remote streaming on its TV apps. The change is going into effect for the Roku app first, followed by all other TV apps and ...

Starting in 2026, Plex will build on its recent changes and further restrict streaming options for free users.

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

If you’ve been waiting patiently for a lifetime Plex Pass discount following Plex’s massive price hike earlier this year, now’s the time. During Black Friday week, Plex is unleashing a 40 percent ...

Media server Plex announced in March that it would put an end to free remote streaming, but hasn't yet put the new changes into effect. That changes this week as Plex plans to pull the plug on free ...

Plex is starting to enforce its new rules, which prevent users from remotely accessing a personal media server without a subscription fee. Previously, people outside of a server owner’s network could ...

The Plex personal media server had long allowed remote streaming for free users. The company announced back in March ...

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