Managing how Plex maintains the media library is really easy. If you’d like to show a dock icon to access the Media Manager, you can do so here - though all features are accessible through the menu bar icon. You can help Plex improve their software by collecting usage data, but it’s entirely opt-in. If you’d like to change this, you can do so here. I did not change this so my Xbox found the server “ Plex Media Server: mactut’s MacBook Air”. Leaving it blank will just use the standard network name of your Mac. Under this tab, you can change the friendly name that Plex uses. They’re both connected via ethernet or are using 802.11n wireless with a good signal!.Both Your Mac and Media Receiver are on the same network.In addition to the minimum requirements, here’s some advice to make sure your setup is as good as it can be: Installing Plex Media Serverīefore we begin, Plex Media Server has the following system requirements: This means if you’ve got an Xbox 360 in one room and a Roku in another, they’ll both be able to access any content available. Today, we’re going to use the Plex Media Server to make our content that’s stored on our Mac accessible to almost any media receiver on the network. Plex has become one of the most popular media player applications available. Since then, it’s become one of the most popular media player applications available.
Plex originally started development in 2008, where it’s development was based upon the very popular XBMC (Xbox Media Center). Plex comes in two varieties: Plex Media Center and Plex Media Server. So how will we be doing this? We’re going to use an app called Plex - a freeware utility that’s available on Mac, Windows and Linux. Let’s make the most of your connected device and stream the media you have on your Mac to almost any media receiver - for free! Whether it’s a dedicated device such as the Apple TV or a hybrid device like the Xbox 360, chances are you have a device that will allow you to stream content to your TV. More and more media receivers capable of playing music or video are making their way into our living rooms.
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