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September 15, 2024

Plex Pro Week ‘24: Does Your Server Suck (Energy)?

How much power is your Plex server using? Techno Tim is here to show you how to build an efficient server that doesn’t skimp on the processing power or storage all while using only 16 watts of power.

About Tim

Software engineer and content creator, Timothy Stewart, aka Techno Tim, is a full stack software engineer, content creator, and a HomeLab enthusiast. Tim creates fun and easy-to-follow tech content on YouTube, hosts a community live stream on Twitch, and shares tech-related content on all social platforms. With a passion for all things tech, Tim enjoys diving deep into a technical topic, and teaching it along the way.

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Want a deeper dive? We’ve got you covered:
Using Hardware-Accelerated Streaming

Need to start from the beginning? Here’s how to get your server up and running:
Intro to Plex
Quick-Start Guide to Server Set-Up
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