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Plex Live TV guide screen showing a channel list with missing program data

Guides · Software

How to Fix Plex Guide Not Showing Available Channels

A step-by-step fix for when the Plex guide stops showing available channels, covering EPG refreshes, tuner lineups, and favourites issues.

Plex server dashboard showing CPU, RAM and bandwidth graphs on a computer screen

Guides · Software

How to Monitor Plex Server Health and Performance

Use Plex's built-in Dashboard to track streaming activity, bandwidth, CPU and RAM so you can catch problems before they affect playback.

PlayStation 5 console representing the new PS5 Relapse jailbreak firmware exploit

Gaming · Software

New PS5 Relapse Jailbreak Unlocks Homebrew, Faces Firmware Risk

A new PS5 Relapse jailbreak opens up homebrew apps and Switch emulation on PS5 consoles, but fast-moving firmware updates threaten to shut it out quickly.

Plex Web App settings screen showing server and preference options

Guides · Software

How to Change Plex Server Settings and Preferences

Adjusting Plex server settings starts in the Plex Web App settings menu, where you can control streaming quality, subtitles, and server behaviour.

Discord Game Mode concept showing the app running alongside a PC game to reduce CPU and GPU usage

Gaming · Software

Discord Game Mode Could Free Up CPU and GPU Power

Discord Game Mode is reportedly in development to automatically cut CPU and GPU usage while a game is running.

SteamOS 3.9.2 beta interface running on a Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld gaming device

Gaming · Software

SteamOS 3.9.2 Beta Boosts Legion Go 2 Support

Valve's SteamOS 3.9.2 beta brings native Legion Go 2 brightness control and fixes several bugs affecting third-party gaming handhelds.

Terminal window showing Linux kernel compile time counting down during a build

Software

Linux Kernel Compile Time Is Closing In On 10 Seconds

Advances in hardware and AI-assisted compiler patches are pushing Linux kernel compile time toward a stunning sub-10-second clean build.

Code and PlayStation 5 console representing the AnyPS5 project porting PS5 games to PC

Gaming · Software

AnyPS5 Project Aims to Run PS5 Games on PC Without Emulation

The open-source AnyPS5 project is building a way to run PlayStation 5 games directly on Windows and Linux without emulating the console's hardware.

NVIDIA RTX Kit 2026.3 branding shown over a path traced game rendering demo

Hardware · Software

NVIDIA RTX Kit 2026.3 Adds Neural Rendering Tools for Developers

0, adding streaming level-of-detail tools and neural rendering upgrades for game developers.

Plex media server interface showing a custom collection of movie posters grouped together

Guides · Software

How to Create Custom Collections in Plex

A step-by-step guide to creating manual and smart collections in Plex, so your movies and shows are easier to browse and enjoy.

Plex media server library screen showing folders of movies and TV shows

Guides · Software

How to Fix Plex Not Detecting New Files Automatically

Fed up with adding new movies or shows only to have Plex ignore them?

Illustration of a paused video game screen showing a Microsoft in-game ad patent advertisement overlay

Gaming · Software

Microsoft’s In-Game Ad Patent Would Pause Games for Ads

Microsoft has filed a patent describing a system that pauses free-to-play games during natural downtime to serve ads, rewarding players with extra ad-free time.

Plex media server dashboard shown on a laptop screen during account setup

Guides · Software

How to Claim Your Plex Server and Link Accounts

A clear walkthrough on how to claim your Plex server, link your account across devices, and set up safe sharing with family and friends.

Plex account settings screen showing managed users and shared library access options

Guides · Software

How to Manage Plex User Permissions and Roles

A clear walkthrough of how to manage Plex user permissions and roles, so every household member sees only the libraries and content meant for them.

Intel Arc GPU drivers update notification showing version 101.9030 Beta release notes

Hardware · Software

Intel Arc GPU Drivers Add Game Ready Support and Fixes

Intel's latest Arc GPU drivers add Game Ready support for three new titles and fix stuttering, crashes and rendering bugs.