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The Plex Pass price is increasing. Netflix now supports HDR10+ and that's probably good for you! Apple hilariously brings new features to Airpods Max. Auracast inches closer to an Android reality. The post Entertainment 2.0 #682 – Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
The Plex Pass price is increasing. Netflix now supports HDR10+ and that's probably good for you! Apple hilariously brings new features to Airpods Max. Auracast inches closer to an Android reality. The post Entertainment 2.0 #681 – Plex Pass Price Propulsion appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
La semana pasada, la gente de Plex anunció ciertos cambios de precio en Plex Pass y en cómo va a funcionar la reproducción remota (entre otras cosas) a partir de ahora. Muchos usuarios pusieron el grito en el cielo pero, personalmente, creo que son cambios justos.
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by guests, Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius. We celebrate a major milestone before diving into the latest Vision Pro updates with guests Marty, Guy, and Chuck. We explore VisionOS 2.4 beta's improved guest mode, enhanced usability, and the immersive Metallica concert experience. The discussion shifts to iOS 18 beta 4,We tackle Mac phishing scams, antivirus debates, and evolving digital threats. The episode also covers Apple TV+'s financial challenges and strategy shifts. We wrap up by previewing the upcoming MacStock conference and the continued value of community and knowledge sharing in the Apple ecosystem. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Summary Topics and Links The episode kicks off with a celebratory note, recognizing our 350th episode, before diving into the latest developments surrounding the Vision Pro. Marty, Guy and Chuck join me to discuss the newly released VisionOS 2.4 beta. Our first discussion centers around its updates. Chuck expresses excitement over the improvements in guest mode, allowing users to easily share their devices without the cumbersome setup previously required. Both Guy and Chuck share their experiences with the new changes, where guest settings can now be saved for easier access during shared sessions. The discussion reveals the seamless nature of usability enhancements, showcasing how this beta is more user-friendly than ever before. We transition from the Vision Pro updates to the highly anticipated immersive concert experience with Metallica. Sharing reviews and personal reactions, we marvel at the unique viewing methods available on the Vision Pro, allowing viewers to experience concerts in ways that traditional media cannot replicate. The detailed descriptions and the sense of community, coupled with empathy for each guest, highlight how technology again bridges gaps in enjoyment and sharing experiences. We round out this segment by contemplating the musical genres and artists that could follow suit in leveraging such immersive experiences. As we shift gears, we touch on the substantial release of iOS 18 beta 4 and the improvements that come with it. Both Chuck and Marty discuss CarPlay enhancements and how they have improved user navigation. The episode examines the implications of Apple's strides in AI, which seems to eclipse other elements of the updates. The momentum of AI advancements is palpable, and we delve into discussions about how its inclusion in the iPhone ecosystem reflects Apple's strategic positioning in the technology landscape. The conversation also unveils some darker sides of technology with discussions about phishing attacks targeting Mac users. The panelists offer sound advice on how to remain cautious and discerning when faced with potential scams. They emphasize the importance of user education and vigilance while engaging with technology, particularly as attacks become increasingly sophisticated. Switching to the business side, we engage in stimulating dialogue about antivirus software for Macs and whether they are necessary in this evolving digital age. Chuck, Guy, and Marty share personal anecdotes and insights about what safeguards they employ, revealing the diverse approaches to malware protection in a culture increasingly reliant on digital devices. The episode doesn't shy away from controversies either, as we discuss Apple TV Plus and its reported $1 billion annual loss amidst changing streaming landscapes. Here, the dialogue takes a proactive tone, exploring how Apple could pivot and evolve its strategies, learning from the past to navigate future successes. By examining success metrics like subscriber retention and content creation strategies, we underscore the importance of adaptive growth within Apple's service offerings. Lastly, we herald the upcoming MacStock conference, scheduled for July 11-13. The anticipation is palpable as we discuss what attendees can look forward to experience, from workshops to networking opportunities. The excitement for sharing knowledge, connecting with fellow enthusiasts, and growing within the technological ecosystem rings through as we sign off. In Touch With Vision Pro this week. Apple releases visionOS 2.4 beta 4 with watchOS 11.4, tvOS 18.4 visionOS 2.4 Beta 3 Release Notes Hands on: Apple Vision Pro guest mode has massively improved since its first iteration We talked about this last week, Dave gives his review. Apple Vision Pro users can check out a short, immersive Metallica concert film this wee Beta this week. Apple releases iOS 18.4 beta 4 for iPhone and iPad Apple releases visionOS 2.4 beta 4 with watchOS 11.4, tvOS 18.4 Latest iOS 18.4 Beta Lets You Turn Off Privacy-Compromising Search Feature In Touch With Mac this week New Mac phishing attack causes fake freezes to nab your Apple ID password | Macworld Do you need this? Best Mac Antivirus 2025: Top Security Software Compared End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone coming in future software update Here's How the iPhone 16e's C1 Modem Stacks Up Against the iPhone 16 Qualcomm Modem Future iPhones might ditch the USB-C port. Good News Report: TV+ Losing $1 Billion Annually as Apple Services Falter Chuck's movie pick on Apple TV+ Watch The Gorge - Apple TV+ Plex Raises Price for Plex Pass, No Longer Offers Free Remote Playback for Personal Media Amtrak's Redesigned iPhone App Offers Easier Access to Train Status, Tickets, and More Apple Sports App Updated With Support for F1 Racing and More Announcements Macstock 9 is here for 3 Days on July 11, 12, and 13th, 2025. Super Early bird tickets here save $100 by March 29, 2025. Register | Macstock Conference & Expo Book your room with a Macstock discount here. Location | Macstock Conference & Expo Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social https://thepodtalk.net About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group.
When your go-to tools flip the script, our thoughts on Plex's new changes, sensors, and the creeping cost of easy.
La buena gente de Plex, el servidor de contenidos que yo uso en mi NAS, han sacado una nueva e interesante característica. Ahora, los usuarios de Plex Pass podemos saltarnos los créditos finales de nuestras series y películas, con bastante inteligencia además.
Plex anuncia una red social (con problemas de privacidad?) / Hackean antenas de Starlink / Una pantalla de TV que no necesita altavoces / Rusia no se retira de la EEI / Nuevos plegables de Samsung
Plex es dos cosas, en realidad: Servidor de medios que ejecutas en una unidad de PC o NAS en tu hogar y un conjunto de aplicaciones cliente, que te permiten acceder al contenido de ese servidor de medios desde dispositivos como Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, consolas de juegos, teléfonos, tabletas y mucho más. Juntos, estos dos elementos forman una poderosa plataforma multimedia. Orientado a Desgargas Una vez instalado, el Plex Media Server: Recorre las carpetas que le has definido como repositorio de medios aumenta automáticamente tu colección de películas, programas de televisión y música con contenido relacionado de fuentes en la web cómo portadas de películas y de álbumes, detalles sobre el reparto y los miembros del equipo, descripciones de episodios y fechas de emisión originales y mucho más. En minutos serie de archivos y carpetas ->experiencia similar a Netflix. Comparte Puedes compartir tu biblioteca Plex con otros usuarios, sin tener que cargarlos a un servicio en la nube, como Google Drive o iCloud. Dependerá de: La potencia del servidor Plex El ancho de banda de tu conexión de internet. Ver juntos Funciona muy preciada en la pandemia… Cualquiera que lo use puede reproducir, poner pausa, o buscar durante una sesión. Esta versión de Watch Together de momento es gratuita, aunque podría ser igual que Plex Pass en el futuro. Si posees un teléfono Android compatible con auriculares Samsung Gear VR o Google Daydream, o un Oculus Go, puedes usar la aplicación Plex VR para ver películas o programas de TV con hasta cuatro amigos. Todo se lleva a cabo en un apartamento tipo loft virtual o en un autocine. Mientras miras, puedes interactuar con la voz e incluso mirar a los avatares de tus amigos sentados en el sofá. La versión VR de Watch Together es gratuita durante la primera semana, pero después necesitarás una suscripción Plex Pass para seguir usándolo. Contenido de transmisión gratuito Plex también opera su propio servicio de transmisión de video gratuito con publicidad al que puedes acceder junto con tus archivos personales. Encontrarás un gran depósito de películas y programas de televisión, con listas seleccionadas para ayudarte a encontrar las mejores opciones. Conocido simplemente como Plex Movies and TV, puedes acceder al servicio a través de la web o cualquier dispositivo Plex, Incluso si nos ha configurado el servidor de medios Plex. TV en vivo, DVR y más Con una suscripción opcional a Plex Pass, puedes acceder a más funciones como TV en vivo con DVR. controles parentales. sincronización inalámbrica de archivos y fotografías que tengas en tu teléfono al servidor de medios. Descarga de Aplicaciones https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/ Rrequisitos Hardware https://support.plex.tv/articles/200375666-plex-media-server-requirements/ NAS compatibles con PLEX https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MfYoJkiwSqCXg8cm5-Ac4oOLPRtCkgUxU0jdj3tmMPc/edit#gid=1274624273
Una opción de pago para nuestro servidor Plex que aumenta sus capacidades en muchos aspectos. Para mi, sólo por la decodificación hardware ya vale la pena. Estad atentos al Black Friday porque suelen sacar oferta para la opción vitalicia.
In this episode we’re going to see what list of companies want to purchase TikTok this week. Will it be Amazon? Will Microsoft cheat on Twitter? Will Wal-Mart get involved? The saga continues with our... The post Ep. 19 – TikTok, Neuralink, Cybersecurity with Vanessa Sekati, Crock-Pot Chicken, Windows 95, Plex Pass, and Wget appeared first on Back From The Future.
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Sign up for a Plex Pass: http://lon.tv/plexpass - This week I talk about why marketing departments are bad for the future of social platforms, Apple's big leak, and more. NOTE: the task management segment was bumped to next week due to time. See all of this week's mentioned content: http://lon.tv/ww216 and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:56 - Supporter / Member Thank Yous 01:25 - Ad: Plex http://lon.tv/plexpass 02:37 - Extra's Channel week in review: http://lon.tv/extras 03:01 - Week in Review : Main Channel 04:22 - News: iPhone Xs & Apple Watch Series 4 Leak 08:23 - Apple Watch a sleeper hit? 09:28 - On My Mind: Week 80 09:35 - Almost to 200k! 10:15 - Windows Central Influencier List 10:50 - Speedometer Benchmark and Chrome improvements 12:13 - Q&A For You: Comparing browser benchmarks 13:28 - Why PR, not marketing, should communicate with creators 21:27 - Q&A : iPad vs. Surface Go 24:19 - Q&A: Windows 10 Needs a "Lean Back" TV Interface 26:43 - Channel of the Week: http://lon.tv/macsparky 27:40 - Coming up this week 29:48 - Supporting the channel 30:47 - Connecting with the channel Subscribe to my email list to get a weekly digest of upcoming videos! - http://lon.tv/email See my second channel for supplementary content : http://lon.tv/extras Join the Facebook group to connect with me and other viewers! http://lon.tv/facebookgroup Visit the Lon.TV store to purchase some of my previously reviewed items! http://lon.tv/store Read more about my transparency and disclaimers: http://lon.tv/disclosures Want to chat with other fans of the channel? Visit our forums! http://lon.tv/forums Want to help the channel? Start a Member subscription or give a one time tip! http://lon.tv/support or contribute via Venmo! lon@lon.tv Follow me on Facebook! http://facebook.com/lonreviewstech Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/lonseidman Catch my longer interviews in audio form on my podcast! http://lon.tv/itunes http://lon.tv/stitcher or the feed at http://lon.tv/podcast/feed.xml Follow me on Google+ http://lonseidman.com We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason and Seth take a deep dive into Plex, a market-leading media server solution. From exploring the Plex's origins as an answer to XBMC for Mac users to its rapidly expanding functionality as a live TV DVR solution with Plex Pass, this solution has clearly come a long way. For anyone considering alternatives for locally-stored, streaming, or live TV, this episode is a can't miss.That plus...LifeDoor, a Kickstarter project that could save livesTP-Link's new mesh router can also control smart home devicesAmazon's new delivery service, Hub, aims at apartment dwellersVivint launches new Google Home integrationsThoughts on Amazon's new Fire TV CubeAnd much more... Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!
Si parla di chi usa il telefono mentre guida, dei problemi delle tastiere dei Macbook, di un bug assurdo della calcolatrice di iOS e del Plex Pass.
See all of this week's mentioned videos: http://lon.tv/ww153 - This week I take a look at some of the announcements at Apple's WWDC conference, look at the Geek Squad working with the feds, and more. Subscribe for more! http://lon.tv/s --- Index below: VIDEO INDEX: 00:11 - Patreon Thank Yous 00:24 - Non-sponsor ad: 6 months of Plex Pass with Nvidia Shield TV 01:29 - Week in Review 03:39 - Lenovo Yoga 720 Thunderbolt PCIe lanes- http://lon.tv/ev6w9 05:09 - Interview on Creator's Hub http://lon.tv/creatorshub68 05:34 - Week 13 Vlog 06:08 - Help Wanted: Remote editing? 07:39 - WWDC: Apple iMessage less private with sync? 10:23 - WWDC: New iMac Pro and difficulties repairing them 13:17 - WWDC: New iPad Pro 10.5 14:52 - WWDC: Apple Watch update, most sold wearable device 17:38 - New Intel Core i9 chips 18:07 - Justice Department sued over training Geek Squad employees 22:12 - Q&A: Covering Computex and other trade events 24:41 - Q&A: Amazon using my content? 26:26 - Q&A: Content Thief Gets Ripped Off & gets a copyright strike 28:51 - Q&A For You: Wrapups running too long? 29:44 - Channel of the Week: John's Arcade, http://lon.tv/johnarcade 30:38 - Coming up this Week 33:55 - Supporting the channel Subscribe to my email list to get a weekly digest of upcoming videos! - http://lon.tv/email See my second channel for supplementary content : http://lon.tv/extras Visit the Lon.TV store to purchase some of my previously reviewed items! http://lon.tv/store Read more about my transparency and disclaimers: http://lon.tv/disclosures Want to chat with other fans of the channel? Visit our forums! http://lon.tv/forums Want to help the channel? Start a Patreon subscription! http://lon.tv/patreon or donate to my Tip Jar! http://lon.tv/tipjar or contribute via Venmo! lon@lon.tv Follow me on Facebook! http://facebook.com/lonreviewstech Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/lonseidman Catch my longer interviews in audio form on my podcast! http://lon.tv/itunes http://lon.tv/stitcher or the feed at http://lon.tv/podcast/feed.xml Follow me on Google+ http://lonseidman.com
Por si fuera poco detienen al vicepresidente de Samsung. Os hablo de Plex Pass.
Plex Server on the Nvidia Shield Since the beginning a video server has been high on the HT Guys list of gear that everyone should have in their setups. Back then there was a product that did exactly what we wanted but it cost upwards of $50,000! The Kaleidescape was THE video server we all wanted. It had a great user interface with best looking experience. Over the years there have been many media center products come and go and we have tried many of them. There was Windows Media center which at one point had third party manufacturers building hardware with the player software installed. You still needed to buy a PC that had the server side. On the open source side was Xbox Media Center (XBMC) which turned your xbox into a media center. The XBMC (now known as Kodi) software was ported to many platforms with variants that included Media Portal, Tofu, and what we are going to talk about today, Plex. Our discussion consists of two parts, the hardware (in this case the Nvidia Shield) and the software Plex. By the way, this is not a full discussion on Plex or a full review of the shield. We did do a review of Plex in January of this year. You can check it out here. Plex On the software side is Plex. Plex is a free client-server media player system and software suite comprising two main components. The Plex Media Server organizes your content and streams it to the Plex Player. The players can either be the Plex Apps available for mobile devices, smart TVs, and streaming boxes, or the web UI of the Plex Media Server called Plex Web App. Although the free version of Plex is quite capable, you'll want to buy the Plex pass ($4.99/ month, $39.99/year, and $149.99/lifetime) to really get you the Kaleidescape killer. With the PlexPass you get: Offline Access, Music Enhancements including lyrics, trailers and extras, and early access to new features and updates just to name a few. The full list is available on their site Nvidia Shield On the hardware side is the Nvidia Shield (Buy Now $199). The Shield is an Android TV based set-top box targeted for both home entertainment and gaming. We will strictly be focusing on the entertainment aspect of the shield and specifically Plex. But for completeness the shield does offer android games and entertainment apps like Netflix (4K HDR supported), Hulu, Pandora, Youtube 4K and others. Two Products in One A big advantage the Shield has over other setups is that it can be both the server and client. In Ara's setup he has the Plex Server running on his Mac mini and he uses the AppleTVs as clients. Not a big deal, but what if you want a simple solution. Take the Shield, you can buy the stripped down model for $199 and add an external hard drive for say another $50 and you have server and client that you can connect to your HDTV in about 30 minutes. If you have other TVs you can add an AppleTV, Roku, or FireTV and you'll have access to your media on every TV in your home. Plus there are mobile apps for access both inside and outside the home. For more info on Plex go to their website at Plex.TV Setup This is not a step by step tutorial. There are plenty of resources available online for that so we decided to document our process to give you an indication of the effort required. We also created a video of the process that helps in conveying this information. It's embedded below. We copied the movies that we had onto a 3TB Western Digital hard drive ($115), connected that to the Shield, connected ethernet, and power and started the process. The process consisted of signing into our Google account and then upgrading the firmware. This took about twenty minutes. Then we signed into our plex account and finished configuring the server. That took about five minutes. The plex setup requires you make a connection with another device like a laptop or tablet. The last thing we had to do was point our server to the content. That also was done with an external device. The interface for the server is HTML so you need a browser to communicate with it. Once that was done, the server began cataloging the movies and adding the meta data. One thing to consider about using the 16GB Shield is that it does not have a lot of space for files. Fortunately you can add a SD card for this information. The shield can't write to a PC formatted disc which is how the WD drive is formatted. You could allow the shield to format the drive and then it will be available to the shield to for metadata but then is becomes a pain to copy your content to it. Because of this we decided to go with the SD card. You can also buy the shield with the 500GB internal drive for an additional $100 (Buy now $300). If you want to add more content to the drive you'll need to disconnect it and take it to a machine that has the movie on it and manually copy it over. You can also use networked storage which may be the way to go but that adds cost. Use Plex looks beautiful! Here is a slideshow of what it looks like on our system. We did notice that the client interface on the Shield looked better than that of the AppleTV, which already looked great! As far as performance goes, we were able to stream four concurrent movies (H.264 6-10 Mbps each) with no issues whatsoever. We are sure that the server could have done more. We then transcoded three streams from 1080p down to 320X240 and watched them from outside the network. Again no issues. The Shield is a beast! If you want Blu-ray quality and HD Audio this is where you may have some issues. Rob H, from the AV Rant Podcast, exchanged a few emails with us on this subject. From Rob: But for folks who want the full HD Audio quality or who want Atmos and DTS:X, currently, as far as I'm aware, you have to use the Plex Media Player, and that is currently only available with a Plex Pass, and you can only get it for Windows, Mac, or one of the 64-bit "Embedded Platforms". You should be OK on the video quality side though. The Plex server had no issues with MKV files. Although we only watched one at a time. The only complaint we had was the controller. To be fair it's main use in life is a game controller and they do sell a “TV” centric controller for $50. If you don't have a universal remote solution in your home theater setup we would recommend buying the TV controller. It will make navigation much smoother. In the meantime we will use our Simple Remote. Bottom Line There is no question in our mind that for about $300 you can have the Kaleidescape experience in your own home. Add additional zones for as little as $100 or for free on your mobile device. Let's compare that to what a Kaleidescape system cost. Server unit, starts at $27,000. Players, $3,500. It's no wonder that Kaleidescape is closing their doors. It was a great product but technology closed the gap and now we don't have to be millionaires to enjoy our content how and when we want.
Plex Media Server If you have been with us for a while you know how fond we are of media management. The first time we saw the Kaleidescape system back when we first started the podcast we became obsessed with having all our videos available to stream to our televisions. Over the years we tried many different solutions from XBMC and Boxee to iTunes and the AppleTV. Ara settled on the iTunes solution because he was so heavily entrenched in the Apple eco system that it made the most sense. Over the years we have received plenty of emails asking us to check out Plex and Ara did, but because he was so committed to the AppleTV it was nothing more than a rudimentary look. That all changed when Apple opened up the AppleTV to developers. The developers at Plex quickly released a version of their client SW for the AppleTV and now Ara had no excuse for not thoroughly looking at Plex. What is Plex? Plex organizes your video, music, and photo collections and streams them to all of your screens both in your home and when you are away. Whether you are watching on a smartphone, tablet, computer, or set top box, your entire library is available to you. View Plex user interface slide show. Key Features: Stream your content from anywhere that you have an Internet connection Automatically add metadata in a gorgeous interface Total control of your media. You manage who can see what. (Plex Pass) Beautiful Music Interface Automatically get access to high quality online trailers and extras for the movies you have in your Plex library. (Plex Pass) Mobile Sync - Simply tell Plex what you want to take with you on your phone or tablet and Plex will keep your content up to date. (Plex Pass) Cloud Sync automatically optimizes the media you choose and uploads it to places like Dropbox, Google Drive, Bitcasa and Box. It's like having a media server that's always on. (Plex Pass) Plex Channels provide access to numerous sources of online content, like TED Talks, Vimeo, Revision 3, and more. Easily save online videos from your favorite sites to watch later, even on the big screen. Supports DLNA What do you need? Plex Media Server - This is the brains behind the operation. The media server is the host for all your content. Support for Windows, Mac, Linux, and a bunch of NAS devices. Plex Mobile Apps - Plex apps for Android, iOS, Windows, and Windows Phone let you browse and enjoy on your device of choice. Plex for smart TVs, game consoles, and streaming devices - Watch your content on the Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, Xbox, PlayStation®, and other devices stream from your Plex Media Server with ease. Plex Media Player - Bring your content to your computer screen. With support for Windows and Mac Setup Getting up and running is quite easy. You install the server and then point to where your media resides. Plex will then analyze your content and download the necessary meta data. We found that it was really accurate but there was some tweaking that needed to be done. Part of the setup is signing up for the optional Plex Pass ($40 upgrade) which gives you access to premium features. Plex Player Our experience with Plex from a playback point of view was on the iPhone, iPad, Computer, and AppleTV. The features are identical but the interactions are a little different. We won't delve into the details of the interaction but rather the experience as a whole. Also, there are a lot of features and we won't cover all of them here. We encourage you to visit Plex online for more information. The GUI is gorgeous! Movie and music art look stunning! There is quite a bit of information about your movies plus there are extra features similar to DVDs and Blu-rays on most movies. The extra features are streamed from the Internet. There are ratings from Rotten Tomatoes on on the AppleTV there are reviews. You can even see who is in the movie but it looks like that feature is still a work in progress. One of the nice things about Plex is that it allows you to play just about any format file. That's why you need a reasonably powered server so it can transcode on the fly. We threw mp4 and mkv files and had no issues over our LAN. We even watched the videos over the Internet as well albeit at a lower data rate. You can setup your player to use different data rates and resolutions depending on whether you are watching in your home of away. You will have to know how to open up ports on your router to be able to watch over the Internet but there are easy to follow instructions online to walk you through it. Music is just as wonderful. The album and artist art adds polish to the interface. If you have paid for the Plex Pass you can even watch Vevo videos for your tracks. In fact you have access to all the videos of an artist regardless whether you have the track or not. You don't have access to any premium music service tracks that you may have downloaded. Conclusion One of the reasons Ara didn't give Plex a fair shot was because of how invested he was into iTunes for music, TV, and movies. Having Plex on the AppleTV now allows him to co-mingle his vast TV season passes on iTunes, Netflix, and Hulu and listen to his Apple music while presenting his movie collection in a user interface that impresses everyone who sees it. Add the ability to watch movies outside of the home and sharing capabilities and you have an absolute must have for the AppleTV, FireTV, Roku and pretty much anything else!!