This podcast episode discusses the recent changes and controversies surrounding Plex, a popular media server platform, including a price increase and the shift of remote playback to a paid feature. The hosts then delve into listener feedback and discuss alternative self-hosted media server options like Jellyfin, along with other self-hosting topics such as network solutions (Tailscale), home automation (Apollo Air 1), and NAS systems (Unraid). Alex details his server upgrade woes and eventual switch to a dual-server setup for improved reliability. Finally, they explore ROM Manager, a self-hosted ROM management and emulation platform, highlighting its ease of use and browser-based game playing capabilities. The episode concludes with listener questions and sponsor mentions. A key takeaway is the ongoing discussion of balancing ease of use with the control and cost-effectiveness of self-hosting.
