Anyone else running their home media server on a Synology NAS? If you are planning to set one up, installing Plex under DSM 7 requires a few specific steps for permissions and updates. Alan Bonnici just published a comprehensive guide that walks you through the entire process, whether you are using the Package Center or installing manually. Great resource if you want to avoid common setup mistakes!

Here is the link: https://www.alanbonnici.com/2026/06/how-to-install-plex-on-synology-nas.html

#TTMO #Synology #Plex #HomeLab #Tech #MediaServer

How to install Plex on a Synology NAS

A beginner-friendly guide to installing Plex Media Server on a Synology NAS, covering DSM options, SPK installation, and basic performance tuning.

The Jellyfin Enhanced project is now a unified plugin, bringing custom subtitles, Auto-PIP, and native Jellyseerr search to the open-source media platform without hacky Javascript injections. #Jellyfin #SelfHosted #TechNews #MediaServer
https://blazetrends.com/jellyfin-enhanced-plugin-overhaul-brings-essential-pro-playback-features-to-open-source-media-servers/?fsp_sid=32421
Jellyfin Enhanced plugin overhaul brings essential pro playback features to open-source media servers

Running a self-hosted Jellyfin server gives you total control over your media library, but vanilla installations sometimes lack the polished playback controls you expect from premium platforms. A recent update to the Jellyfin Enhanced project is fixing that problem entirely. The community tool recently merged with Jellyfin Elsewhere to become a unified, easy-to-install plugin, moving

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I’ve just shared a step-by-step guide to installing **Plex Media Server on a Synology NAS**. 🛠️ It’s ideal for **DIY home-media enthusiasts** and **newcomers** who want to self-host their own streaming service. The video walks through getting the latest Plex version running on Synology and organising your media for easy streaming. Watch the video to start enjoying your personal media centre!
https://youtu.be/TD_zG7f0UpM
#TTMO #Synology #Plex #HomeLab #MediaServer
How to Manually Install Plex on Synology NAS

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qBittorrent 5.2.1: Critical SSRF Security Fix and the New 5.2 Feature Set

qBittorrent 5.2.1 patches a high-severity SSRF vulnerability plus startup and crash fixes, and ships all the 5.2.0 features. Upgrade guide and breakdown.

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Plex wants to be social media now, but users just want a better media server

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/06/plex-social-media-features/

UGREEN NAS: Zugriffsprotokolle verstehen: SMB, NFS, WebDAV etc. - Tutorial - gadgetChecks - Apple & Smart Home!

UGREEN NAS Zugriffsprotokolle einfach erklärt: Unterschiede zwischen SMB, NFS, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, rsync und DLNA verstehen und richtig einsetzen.

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I created JellyWatch Hub to help people discover Jellyfin and self hosted media plugins, apps and tools in one place.

You can explore community projects, submit your own plugin, and request new integrations or additions.

The goal is to centralize the ecosystem and make discovery easier for everyone.

https://jellywatch.app/hub

#jellyfin #selfhosting #homelab #indiedev #buildinpublic #opensource #mediaserver #emby

Jellyfin & Emby Community Hub - Plugins, Themes & Tools

Browse the community-curated directory of Jellyfin and Emby plugins, themes, and tools. Submit your own project.

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Plex just raised its Lifetime Pass price by $500 and users are stunned

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/05/plex-lifetime-pass-price-increase/

Lifetime Pass von Plex kostet bald 750 US-Dollar!

Plex erhöht den Preis für den Lifetime Pass ab Juli 2026 drastisch von 250 auf 750 US-Dollar. Viele werden sich anderweitig orientieren.

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Just got an email that the #Plex lifetime pass price is increasing from $250 to $750 with an urgent option to buy before the increase

Congratulations, Plex, you are now the villian.

Fuck you.

Any recommendations from mastodon for alternate #MediaServer installs for #WindowsServer2022 ?