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3 streaming upgrades that transformed my setup

It's time to improve your home viewing experience.

Close-up of Jellyfin home screen on iPad with Movies Movies 4K and TV Shows libraries.
Jellyfin just won the streaming wars without lifting a finger thanks to Plex's controversial decision

Plex's $750 Lifetime Plex Pass just handed the streaming wars to Jellyfin

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Plex is tripling the price of its lifetime pass—and hinting it might disappear forever

A clear ultimatum to get it at current price or forget about it altogether.

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Jellyfin next to Kodi showing their menus
Why I quit Jellyfin for a different open-source Plex rival

Jellyfin is great, but Kodi has a lot to offer that you can't get from other open-source Plex rivals on the market.

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Amazon kindle paperwhite in a hand
These 5 books on Kindle Unlimited made me a reader again (and will do the same to you)

It's time to dive into the world of reading again

3D logos of Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Spotify, Crunchyroll, and Amazon Music, surrounded by cash and dollar bills on a bright blue background.
4 "free" streaming services that quietly added fees (and what to use instead)

Removing the R from free.

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This Emmy-nominated Hulu series was canceled far too soon—and fans were rightfully furious

I will never, ever forgive Hulu for this.

Plex running on a smartphone.
Plex users can now manage artwork directly in the mobile app—here's what changed

No more workarounds required.

The Last of Us TV show.
5 exciting streaming shows that feel like those summer blockbusters we all used to love

These shows are the absolute best

A tablet on a surface covered with popcorn, displaying some TV shows that switched streaming services.
4 streaming services I kept after canceling everything else

Streamlining my streaming.

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Spotify crashes on its 20th anniversary—hundreds report login and search failures

Spotify has said it is aware of the technical issues

An iPhone 15 Pro held in a hand showing the Plex mobile app with the download icon visible on the Shrek movie.
Plex's remote streaming paywall is actually fine—here's who should pay and who should switch

Many users will pay less.

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Netflix on a phone and laptop.
Texas sues Netflix for allegedly spying on your data—how does it affect your service?

Netflix is also accused of encouraging addictive behavior.

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Your Fire TV collects more than just watch history, here’s how to stop it

Your Fire TV tracks more than what you watch, including app usage, ads, and voice data. These quick settings changes make it far more private.

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Amazon Prime Video app icon on an Apple TV.
5 features Prime Video can do besides streaming The Boys And Reacher

Open your mind up to more possibilities.

Tablet displaying the Jellyfin logo on screen, placed beside a bowl of popcorn and a pair of wireless earbuds.
The home media server everyone should build (even if you're not technical)

Host your own Netflix.

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A Fire TV with Amazon and rounded edges
Amazon is rebranding Fire TV—here are the 3 big changes, including the new name

Amazon quietly dropped Fire TV and switched to a new name for smart TVs.

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HDR TV With a car racing out of it
I finally tried HDR, and I'm not sure it lives up to the hype

HDR was supposed to change everything, but the reality is messier than the hype, and I understand why so many people are disappointed.

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Plex logo with live TV
After a year of introductory pricing, Plex Remote Watch Pass gets a 50% price bump

Moving towards the 'normal' subscription.

The branding page for The Exploding Shark Express Mk. II server in Jellyfin featuring a model of the Ecto 1
Jellyfin still feels worse than Netflix or Spotify, but these 6 plugins close the gap

I've recently gotten into self-hosting and streaming with Jellyfin but found it somewhat lacking, until I found some fantastic plugins.

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