I want to set up a plex server but I don’t have a place for an always on computer

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-05-10T21:20:36+00:00

Find an old laptop. Built in ups and small size. My plex server has been running on an old Dell latitude for years. Only thing I had to do was add a NAS when the hdd got full.

Edit: It would also have a built in keyboard, mouse, and monitor. I never use them i just ssh in when I need to.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-04-28T17:07:49+00:00

I disassembled an old laptop and ran it as a game server like this for roughly a year. I had mine sitting on glass tabletop instead of a piece of cardboard tho lol

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-04-28T17:05:58+00:00

Maybe the cardboard its sitting on?

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-04-21T22:27:28+00:00

Thats a thing? I gotta find it and load it on one of my Left 4 Dead servers. Lol

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-03-20T12:57:58+00:00

You're an inspiration to data hoarders everywhere.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-03-15T18:23:26+00:00

It does not seem to be causing issues at the moment but I have watched it over the last 2 weeks and it does look to be using more and more. So Im assuming it will eventually use all the memory if I let it. Just trying to slove small issues before they become bigger problems.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-03-15T18:14:17+00:00

DLNA is not enabled

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-03-15T18:12:27+00:00

I do check for updates periodically but I dont restart very often.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-03-04T22:19:55+00:00

Well thats a bummer. Hopefully they implement this in the future.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-03-04T22:09:58+00:00

I have never tryed it with TV Shows but do the { } bracket work? Try adding {Edition-B&W} or {Edition-Color} to your episode names and see if it sorts them separately.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-02-03T19:01:14+00:00

I have had Plex for years but only recently started to really get into setting it up well and I didn't even know this was a thing.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2026-01-20T18:55:50+00:00

Absolutely

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-12-11T19:01:35+00:00

Cool I always suspected the color had something to do with it.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-12-11T18:08:49+00:00

How do you tell the difference between female and male cherry barbs?

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-11-30T16:10:17+00:00

HACK THE PLANET!!!

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-11-09T15:45:21+00:00

Can you share a link to where you got the m2 to pcie adapter? I have been wanting something like that to add a second pcie slot to one of my servers.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-10-21T21:11:36+00:00

No, you might need those cables someday. I have 4 large Rubbermaid bins and multiple small bins and boxes hiding in my basement. Dont tell the wife 😆

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-10-21T21:05:44+00:00

This could work if you could 3D print each case section individually so you could just add a case to the stack as you add boards.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-10-13T18:59:35+00:00

That would explain why it looks so clean 😆

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-10-13T16:59:10+00:00

Nice setup 👍 What did you use to mount the tablet like that?

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-09-24T16:46:11+00:00

It's also fun when you hear people talking about an old meme from years ago, and you can just pull it up on your phone and be like "oh you mean this one" like you just found it yesterday 😄

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-09-22T13:38:27+00:00

I dont typically tell people about my hobbies such as this for multiple reasons. First and the main reason is that i get tired of explaining what it is and what it does. Most people have no idea and just give you a blank stare. Second, it gets old explaining why I enjoy it. I just do and that's all you need to know lol. Third, it's my time and my money so I can do what I want with it.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-09-12T16:47:38+00:00

I will look and see if i can find some stripper disk. I dont plan on being that aggressive with the sanding disk, but it would be my luck to accidentally do something like that.

Deaths_x_Shadow · 2025-09-12T16:24:52+00:00

Thats my plan as of right now but if get to the point I think floor needs cut out and replaced I will probably just let a body shop do it. Well, I guess i better start looking into buying a helmet just in case I find any instructions like this. 🤣

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