A cord-cutter’s dream all-in-one: OpenFLIXR Media Server

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OpenFLIXR media server is an all-in-one virtual appliance with a different approach. Instead of using multiple PC’s for different functions and installing everything yourself, OpenFLIXR is a virtual appliance. Everything is pre-installed and configured so it all works out-of-the-box and you won’t have to do the hard work. Plex Media … read more

Guide: How to install Plex Full Movies on Reddit channel

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Adding channels to your Plex server lets you enjoy several kinds of content via streaming. In our previous tutorials we have taught you how to install some of the unofficial channels available from the Plex Unsupported Appstore. You get this app by installing Plex WebTools 2.0. The Unofficial Appstore allows you to get interesting … read more

Plex and VPN: An excellent combination for your home server

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Using a VPN on your media server is an advantageous thing. I noticed this first hand earlier today. When trying to analyze Plex plugins to write about them, I tested three unofficial channels without luck. This was really frustrating, as installing unofficial channels is easy if you install Plex WebTools … read more

Guide: How to install Plex on Ubuntu server

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If you’re setting up your home server, you have several options to organize and manage your media. Particularly, most users who start to plan about their media server debate whether to install Plex or Emby, and each of these apps has their pros and cons. If you have decided to … read more

Guide: How to install Plex Icefilms channel

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One way to get more content on your Plex media server is downloading it and organizing it on your home server device. To this end, you could use software such as CouchPotato for Windows, or compare CouchPotato vs. Sickbeard, SickRage or Sonarr and take your pick on software to assist you with … read more

Guide: How to install Plex FilmOn Channel

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Adding content to your Plex home server is easy if you install channels. As you probably know by now, there are supported and unsupported Plex channels that enable you to expand your experience. Among the unofficial channels you can install on your Plex home server, we find the Plex FilmOn … read more