You are likely all familiar with Plex — the media server and end-user software that enables cross-platform sharing of music, video and photos. Run the free server software on an always-on computer, ...

Plex follows the classic TV model: You don’t have to pay for it, but you do have to watch some ads. Luckily, that’s a decent trade-off when you consider the treasure trove of content you’ll find on ...

Hang around in cord-cutting circles long enough, and you’ll likely come across the Plex Pass subscription service. Plex Pass can be a valuable asset if you run your own media server, but it can also ...

The new Plex “Discover Together” system is rolling out today to all apps on all platforms. In beta for about a year, this new tool essentially bakes a social media network into Plex. Now, you can see ...

Anyone who subscribes to an assortment of streaming services or has an extensive personal media library knows the pain of keeping everything organized. It’s challenging to keep track of movies and TV ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

None of the alternatives have anything close to PlexAmp. That app alone is worth the price. It has features and options no other streaming app offers. It has answered my quest of wanting my entire ...

Plex arranges your videos, photos, and music so you can access and share them to any screen. Today, Plex received another update adding Plex Home support, playlist support, and a number of fixes to ...

Plex is one of the more unique free streamers available, but how does it handle ads? Plex is one of the most unique offerings in all of streaming. Yes, you can watch free on-demand shows and movies as ...

Something old and something new.

It looks like 2025 it will be a year of big changes for Plex, which is one of the top choices for those looking to host and stream their own media. Just last month the company announced that it’s ...

I've got a Plex media server running, and the grandkids want access to it from their phones. I like to think I run a pretty secure home network (but who the hell knows, I'm not an IT guy). Considering ...