If you're planning a Plex server or upgrading a current one, transcoding performance is probably a primary concern for you. We've come a long way from the days of 720p and limited bitrates, but ...

What happens when a trusted tech brand makes a decision that fundamentally alters how its products are used? For Synology, the answer is unfolding in real-time, as its recent move to eliminate ...

Hardware transcoding unlike software transcoding, relies on the server’s CPU to convert media files into different formats, hardware transcoding offloads this intensive task to a dedicated component ...

Having a personal media server that's online 24/7 is an underrated luxury. It gives you complete control over your media, enhancing your streaming experience in this age of enshittification of ...

Hello, Ars! Long time lurker here, first time poster. Not sure if this is the correct forum for this, so please move it if it's not. As the title states, I'd like to set up a personal media server on ...

The US $8,900 NETINT Video Transcoding Server is now shipping and provides an ultra-cost-efficient solution for high-volume interactive streaming applications, services, and platforms. Powered by ten ...