

Plex media server still works on older hardware but it will automatically disable transcoding if the hardware is insufficient, and playback will suffer and stutter on really old or under-powered hardware. The more users you expect to be watching at once, the better hardware you want. In addition to always being on, you’ll want the server computer to have a decent amount of processing power to handle the aforementioned transcoding. It runs in your local browser and accesses content from the local browser. Click the large orange Launch button at the top right: When you do so, the web application will be loaded from the website. There’s no point in having a comprehensive streaming solution for all your personal media needs if, when you go to access it, the content is offline. Visit or: Sign in to your account on the website. But regardless of what platform you choose, it’ll have to be a computer that’s always turned on. No other free streaming service delivers more content to more countries, all without a subscription. Stream music, news, and more, all wrapped in a beautiful interface. You can install Plex on Windows, Linux, OS X, and even on dedicated server software like FreeNAS and on NAS hardware like the Synology system (you can see all their supported platforms for the Media Server app here). Plex is your home for free TV and movies, giving you access to 80+ live channels and thousands of on-demand titles from around the world. First and foremost, you need a computer that houses all the files and runs Plex Media Server. Now it’s time to point Plex at the actual files, select Browse for media folder and select the folder that houses your movie files.
