u/reel_guy_kye

So I’ve been using my MacBook from school for my Emby server and now I’m in a position to get a separate computer for it.

I’ve been waiting for the longest to get a designated computer exclusively for my media server. I was originally going to use it for my dedicated Plex server, but due to recent updates I haven’t really been a big fan of Plex, which led to the switch to Emby.

So my question is should go MacBook or PC. The options I have are HP, Dell, Lenovo, and Apple, as well as choosing either a laptop or a desktop.

I normally use Plex. I've been a big fan of Plex for the longest, however with recent changes with the update(no longer hearing theme music when you stream it to T.V. and a few other things).

I decided to test out Emby. So far I'm liking it(I can hear my custom theme music for T.V. and Movies, and a few other things I like so far.

However I am perplexed about two things that I hope has a fix. The first one being is there any type of live TV option, such as the options I have with Plex. The other thing is, how can I share my server with other people the way I can in Plex, if that's a possibility.

I normally use Plex. I've been a big fan of Plex for the longest, however with recent changes with the update(no longer hearing theme music when you stream it to T.V. and a few other things).

I decided to test out Emby. So far I'm liking it(I can hear my custom theme music for T.V. and Movies, and a few other things I like so far.

However I am perplexed about two things that I hope has a fix. The first one being is there any type of live TV option, such as the options I have with Plex. The other thing is, how can I share my server with other people the way I can in Plex, if that's a possibility.

I noticed that there are certain movies or TV shows. I would like to add to my Plex media library, but I can't seem to find them on any of the P2P/Torrent sites I use. I was thinking of potentially checking them out from a library. So what I want to know is what software/app would I have to use in order to go from the DVD, to having the media available to upload into my Plex library.

I noticed that there are certain movies or TV shows. I would like to add to my Plex media library, but I can't seem to find them on any of the P2P/Torrent sites I use. I was thinking of potentially checking them out from a library. So what I want to know is what software/app would I have to use in order to go from the DVD, to having the media available to upload into my Plex library.

So I've noticed that when ever I watch Plex on my TV or Phone and I click on a movie or TV show from my custom media library, the theme music no longer plays yet it still plays on the app when I watch it off of my MacBook. Now it's saying theres a new server update and I'm skeptical about updating. I don't want my theme music to no longer play when I watch stuff on my Mac from my personal media library. So does anyone know whats going with the theme music issue as far as when watching on a TV or Phone?????

So I've noticed that when ever I watch Plex on my TV or Phone and I click on a movie or TV show from my custom media library, the theme music no longer plays yet it still plays on the app when I watch it off of my MacBook. Now it's saying theres a new server update and I'm skeptical about updating. I don't want my theme music to no longer play when I watch stuff on my Mac from my personal media library. So does anyone know whats going with the theme music issue as far as when watching on a TV or Phone?????

I am not sure if this started after a recent Plex update, but my pre-rolls have completely stopped playing before films.

Usually, my setup is configured to play three trailers, followed by the pre-roll, and then the actual film. Right now, the trailers still play perfectly, but the pre-roll is skipped entirely.

Does anyone have any troubleshooting methods, advice, or insights to help me get my pre-rolls working again? Thanks in advance!

I am not sure if this started after a recent Plex update, but my pre-rolls have completely stopped playing before films.

Usually, my setup is configured to play three trailers, followed by the pre-roll, and then the actual film. Right now, the trailers still play perfectly, but the pre-roll is skipped entirely.

Does anyone have any troubleshooting methods, advice, or insights to help me get my pre-rolls working again? Thanks in advance!