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Hosted PLEX Media Server

MacStadium News
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March 27, 2014

Utilizing a hosted Mac at MacStadium to run Plex media server is a great solution!  Plex organizes video, music, and photos from personal media libraries and streams them to smart TVs, streaming boxes, and mobile devices.

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Plex is packed with many features designed to make your media experience easy and enjoyable. Plex is a media player system and software suite consisting of many player applications for user interfaces and an associated media server that organizes personal media stored on local devices.

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  • Make your media beautiful via its interface
  • Keeps track of your Media
  • Makes your Media available on almost any device
  • Automatically upload your photos
  • Queue videos and music for continuous playback
  • Connect to your big screen for cinema viewing
  • Share your media with friends and family
  • Making your media reachable even when you are not
  • Stream your media directly from your hosted Mac
  • Access your favorite online content from streaming services
  • Save it now and watch it later (DVR)
  • Enjoy world-class DLNA support

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In this multi-part series, we walk you thru how to install, configure, and manage Plex media server on a hosted Mac mini here at MacStadium, and get it into full production at your home, and on the go!

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Ready to get started? Head to Plex.tv/ to get started installing Plex Media Server and any apps for your devices.