One of the biggest features that (controversially) sits behind the Plex paywall is hardware transcoding. This is where a ...

Plex is blocking free remote streaming on Roku TVs, now requiring a paid pass to watch your home media library while away. Users must buy either the full Plex Pass or the new, cheaper Remote Watch ...

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

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

Taking center stage in Plex’s streaming-centric media experience is the new discovery tool — simply called “Discover”. It appears as its own tab in the left-side navigation menu and uses the familiar, ...

I don’t know about you, but I know our family has bounced between every streaming app on our Samsung smart TV for what seems like hours, and for what? To finally land on the same episode of I Love ...

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

Plex is looking to become your first stop for video streaming with its latest trick: a universal search and discovery tool that includes not just your subscribed streaming services, but also your ...

From its roots as a DIY streamer for digital media collectors, Plex has expanded into ad-supported entertainment by striking content deals with Hollywood studios and TV networks. Today, it's ...

Netflix no longer supports casting from a mobile device to your TV. The changes come as streaming services are increasing ...

I dunno that we really have anyone on staff whose knowledge of this stuff is deep enough to really write something at our content expectation level tbh. I just figure shit out as I go. Which takes ...

I've been using Plex with my Lifetime PlexPass that cost $50 more than a decade ago. It has been relatively bulletproof, except when Microsoft wrecks my mapped network drive during its useless updates ...