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Plex allows you to host your own collection of movies, TV episodes, and music to stream on all your other devices, and even share your library with friends and family. However, Plex Media Server is about to drop support for old Windows PCs and Macs.

LastPass lost its great name and went from being one of the best security tools available to losing its status. 

One of the two significant security breaches that affected LastPass last year could have been avoided with a three-year-old Plex update.

The hacker exploited a vulnerability in the Plex Media Server software that was patched in May 2020. 'The version that addressed this exploit was roughly 75 versions ago,' Plex says.

Plex streaming platform is adding a new smart feature. It will be possible to skip end credits online and offline.

Plex now has the capability to skip intros and credits, so you dont have to sit through them if you dont want to..

Plex already has a button to skip the intro of a TV show, similar to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, but powered with machine learning. Now you can even skip the credits, too.

You’re away from home but want to access your files, use your computer, or otherwise interact with your home network like you’re at home. Here’s how to access your stuff when you’re not at home on your computer.

Chromecasts aren’t just useful for watching TV. They also let you easily cast content from your PC, including mirroring your computer’s screen. Here’s how to cast your desktop, browser tabs, and streaming video.

If you’re a fan of Plex, you might have wondered if you really need Plex Pass, the premium upgrade to the popular free home media server platform. Let’s take a look at the major and minor benefits that come with upgrading.