Using a dedicated device like a Synology NAS drive to host your Plex media library offers a variety of advantages over using a Mac. In addition to being able to configure a large amount of storage at ...

Setting up a NAS as a Plex server is one of the best things about owning one — you get to build your own Netflix-style library with minimal effort. Plex automatically sorts and labels your media, ...

If you have a bunch of series saved on a PC or external hard drive and are looking for a way to streamline the way you watch this content, then here is the solution: Plex and a NAS. Why it took me so ...

I’ve recently been testing the brand new Synology DS-216+ NAS ($299), a network-attached-storage product meant for consumers. Although Synology products include a variety of features, I will be ...

New owner of a Synology DiskStation II+. Currently I run Plex on a Mac Mini, and have the media library on a local drive, which is almost full. I've read lots about how running Plex on the NAS itself ...

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A couple of months ago, I took the plunge and built a Plex server. And now, I’m taking it to the next level. I’ve canceled my streaming services, compiled my physical media, and organized it all with ...

What if the platform you trust to manage your personal media library became the very thing that exposed your data to cybercriminals? This unsettling scenario has become a reality for Plex users ...