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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Install Sonarr on Docker: A Setup Guide
Learn how to install Sonarr on Docker and automate TV show management in a lightweight, isolated container on your home server or NAS.
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How to Configure Sonarr Indexers and Add Sources
Learn how to configure Sonarr indexers and connect search services so Sonarr can automatically find and download your TV episodes.
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How to Set Up Sonarr with qBittorrent
Learn how to set up Sonarr with qBittorrent for seamless automatic TV episode downloads and management.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Speed Up Plex Server on Your Network
Discover why your Plex streams buffer and how to speed up Plex server performance with simple network tweaks and settings adjustments.
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How to Optimise Your Plex Database for Better Performance
Speed up your Plex Media Server by learning how to optimise your Plex database using built-in maintenance tools and proven habits.
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How to Set Up FileBot Watch Folders for Auto-Tagging
Automate media library management by setting up FileBot watch folders to automatically rename, tag, and organise downloads without manual intervention.
