Guides · Network & Storage
How to Set Up Plex on a Synology NAS Device
A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Plex Media Server on a Synology NAS, including folder permissions and libraries.
Guides · Software
How to Download Content from Plex for Offline Viewing
A clear, step-by-step guide to downloading content from Plex for offline viewing on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Guides · Software
How to Watch Together on Plex With Friends Remotely
Learn how to watch together on Plex so you and friends in different locations can enjoy synced movies and shows in real time.
Guides · Software
How to Refresh Your Plex Library After Adding Content
Learn exactly how to refresh your Plex library after adding new movies or shows, so everything shows up with the right artwork and details.
Guides · Software
How to Name TV Shows Correctly for Plex Recognition
A clear guide to naming TV show files and folders so Plex matches them correctly every time, from standard seasons to specials.
Guides · Software
How to Set Up Plex Remote Access for Viewing Outside Home
A complete walkthrough for enabling Plex remote access, so you can watch your own media library from anywhere with an internet connection.
Guides · Software
How to Refresh Your Plex Library the Right Way
Learn how to refresh your Plex library properly, including when to scan instead, so your artwork, metadata and new files stay up to date.
Guides
How to Access a Friend’s Plex Library Remotely
Learn how to accept a Plex library share and watch a friend's movies and shows from anywhere, on any device.
Guides · Software
How to Share Your Plex Library With Friends
A step-by-step guide to sharing your Plex library with friends and family, including access permissions and troubleshooting tips.
Guides · Software
How to Set Up Remote Access in Plex
A clear, step-by-step guide to setting up Plex remote access so you can watch your own media library from anywhere with an internet connection.
Guides
How to Name TV Shows and Movies for Plex
A clear, evergreen guide to naming and folder structure so Plex can correctly match your movies and TV shows to metadata.
Guides · Software
How to Set Up a Plex Media Server on Your PC
A clear, step-by-step guide to setting up a Plex Media Server on your PC, from installing the software to creating your first media libraries.
Guides · Hardware
Why Dual USB-C Ports Are a Laptop Feature Worth Chasing
A second USB-C port sounds minor, but it changes how a laptop handles charging, monitors and everyday accessories.
Guides · Software
New Portal Helps PC Buyers Claim Windows 11 Refunds
A new Refund4Freedom portal from the Italian Linux Society and FSFE gives PC buyers legal forms and guidance to claim a Windows 11 license refund on pre-installed machines.
Guides
What a CNC-Milled Aluminium Chassis Really Means for Buyers
Premium laptops increasingly boast CNC-milled aluminium unibody construction, but the marketing rarely explains what that means in practice for rigidity, weight, heat and repair costs.
