# General Discussions **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=82 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 83 --- ## [Bad Monkey Actor Listings In Russian](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bad-monkey-actor-listings-in-russian/885275)
**Author:** [@apennismightier](https://forums.plex.tv/u/apennismightier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bad-monkey-actor-listings-in-russian/885275 "2024-08-14T19:21:35Z")
Not sure where Plex is getting this metadata, but it doesn’t seem to be apparent on TVDB or TMDB. Actor names are in Russian for Bad Monkey. Wondering if this is another internal Plex issue and how it’s reading APIs. --- ## [Issue: Second PMS installed acts as portal to main server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issue-second-pms-installed-acts-as-portal-to-main-server/885114)
**Author:** [@Tekmyster](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tekmyster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issue-second-pms-installed-acts-as-portal-to-main-server/885114 "2024-08-14T18:00:06Z")
I have one PMS running on Ubuntu 20 for some time now. i tried to stand up a second server just for transcoding and after installing the OS, and PMS v1.40.5.8829 on both. one server’s ip is 10.x.x.100 the other is 101.… --- ## [Random Not Being Random](https://forums.plex.tv/t/random-not-being-random/885257)
**Author:** [@thugdoug](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thugdoug)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/random-not-being-random/885257 "2024-08-14T17:30:47Z")
I have a playlist with 705 songs in it. It seems to keep playing the same songs over and over and not reallyrandomizing how I think it should. Anyone else experience this? --- ## [Best way to merge TVDB metadata from cartoon](https://forums.plex.tv/t/best-way-to-merge-tvdb-metadata-from-cartoon/885201)
**Author:** [@vastwasteland](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vastwasteland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/best-way-to-merge-tvdb-metadata-from-cartoon/885201 "2024-08-14T16:15:11Z")
Just picked up the Rocky & Bullwinkle Show DVD set, planning to rip it to Plex (for my personal use). Normally, this is simple–but whomever created metadata at thetvdb.com decided to break it into its separate segments … --- ## [BUG: "Trending" appearing on HOME with "Discover" Disabled](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-trending-appearing-on-home-with-discover-disabled/880535)
**Author:** [@Kilgry](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Kilgry)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-trending-appearing-on-home-with-discover-disabled/880535 "2024-08-14T10:36:44Z")
With the most recent updates to Plex Web and Plex Desktop… Discover Disabled: --- ## [On Android mobile devices, it is possible to stream ASS subtitles to MX Player simultaneously](https://forums.plex.tv/t/on-android-mobile-devices-it-is-possible-to-stream-ass-subtitles-to-mx-player-simultaneously/885240)
**Author:** [@colinwei](https://forums.plex.tv/u/colinwei)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/on-android-mobile-devices-it-is-possible-to-stream-ass-subtitles-to-mx-player-simultaneously/885240 "2024-08-14T09:17:59Z")
On Android mobile devices, when invoking the external player MX Player, it is possible to stream ASS subtitles to MX Player simultaneously. This is a feature of MX Player, and there is official documentation available th… --- ## [New PMS build cpu advice/suggestions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-pms-build-cpu-advice-suggestions/885204)
**Author:** [@jeclutt](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jeclutt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-pms-build-cpu-advice-suggestions/885204 "2024-08-13T21:26:04Z")
Server Version#: latest stable Player Version#: I’m contemplating building a new dedicated PMS server based upon debian 12 (bookworm). it’ll be headless, as this will be the only thing it does. i’ll be installing it… --- ## [Fire TV and Watched badging issue](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fire-tv-and-watched-badging-issue/885146)
**Author:** [@youngd24](https://forums.plex.tv/u/youngd24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fire-tv-and-watched-badging-issue/885146 "2024-08-13T20:28:48Z")
This was back in Plex on my Firesticks and is now gone again? WTF is up with you all. --- ## [DTS-HD-MA flapping on Denon 2800X](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dts-hd-ma-flapping-on-denon-2800x/885082)
**Author:** [@JudgeBread](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JudgeBread)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dts-hd-ma-flapping-on-denon-2800x/885082 "2024-08-12T21:19:39Z")
Hi. I have the following setup: Bravia A95L Android TV Denon 2800X 7 speakers from Teufel and subwoofer Server on Linux with a N200 CPU Tv is connected to the Denon with a 2.1 HDMI cable and eARC is working. However… --- ## [Proposal for Enhancing Plex User Interface with AI and Innovative Features](https://forums.plex.tv/t/proposal-for-enhancing-plex-user-interface-with-ai-and-innovative-features/882414)
**Author:** [@donglobal\_gmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/donglobal_gmail.com)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/proposal-for-enhancing-plex-user-interface-with-ai-and-innovative-features/882414 "2024-08-12T20:08:42Z")
Enhancing Plex User Interface with AI and Innovative Features\*\* Dear Plex Community and Team, As one of the original Plex users (customer #1,2000) and a lifetime member, I have witnessed the platform’s evolution and ha… --- ## [Email has already been taken](https://forums.plex.tv/t/email-has-already-been-taken/885080)
**Author:** [@xdmin1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/xdmin1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/email-has-already-been-taken/885080 "2024-08-12T17:48:04Z")
I have a problem. I changed my main plex account email address, and I would like to use that old email address to register a new plex user. When I’m trying to get through invitation link, I get the following notification… --- ## [Unraid server with AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3d for plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unraid-server-with-amd-ryzen-9-7950x3d-for-plex/885093)
**Author:** [@matuopm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/matuopm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unraid-server-with-amd-ryzen-9-7950x3d-for-plex/885093 "2024-08-12T15:26:20Z")
At the moment I have 2 computers running at home. My unraid server with intel i5-14500 CPU which has a Intel UHD 770 iGPU and My Gaming Computer that has a AMD Ryzen 7800x3d and a RTX 3090. I thought about making a f… --- ## [Avast Antivirus Doesn't Like Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/avast-antivirus-doesnt-like-plex/884476)
**Author:** [@deathbysloth](https://forums.plex.tv/u/deathbysloth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/avast-antivirus-doesnt-like-plex/884476 "2024-08-12T14:32:52Z")
As of about 15-20 minutes ago, Plex started making my Avast Antivirus upset: --- ## [2 Plex Friends Wanting To Download Each Others Content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2-plex-friends-wanting-to-download-each-others-content/885060)
**Author:** [@DarthHater](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DarthHater)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2-plex-friends-wanting-to-download-each-others-content/885060 "2024-08-12T08:25:57Z")
I am almost positive this has been discussed here. I looked for an answer but found nothing. Me and my real world friend both have Plex servers that we share. He has stuff I want and vice versa. We are both consentin… --- ## [How to stop my chosen movie posters from being changed!?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-stop-my-chosen-movie-posters-from-being-changed/884940)
**Author:** [@Misskitty60MH](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Misskitty60MH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-stop-my-chosen-movie-posters-from-being-changed/884940 "2024-08-12T05:17:53Z")
I can’t it anymore! I bet I’ve had to reset my movie poster a dozen times through the years and have done exactly what Plex has said I need to do to keep them (I have near TWO thousand movies, BTW). I don’t recognize the… --- ## [Adding Bonus Features from a TV series (NOT a movie)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/adding-bonus-features-from-a-tv-series-not-a-movie/885006)
**Author:** [@bubbascant](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bubbascant)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/adding-bonus-features-from-a-tv-series-not-a-movie/885006 "2024-08-11T23:54:11Z")
I have reviewed instructions on the Plex documents but I still am not getting this to work. I have a TV series with three seasons. There is a bonus disc that is not related to a specific season, but rather, the show over… --- ## [Matching/ Match Fix not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/matching-match-fix-not-working/884908)
**Author:** [@bruno\_m41](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bruno_m41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/matching-match-fix-not-working/884908 "2024-08-11T12:06:00Z")
Hi, I’ve noticed Plex is unable to match several local media files I just added, despite every combo of renaming. When I try to manually fix the matches through the website Plex Movie is unable to search or find matche… --- ## [Add more numbers to audiobook](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-more-numbers-to-audiobook/884988)
**Author:** [@DKdude](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DKdude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-more-numbers-to-audiobook/884988 "2024-08-11T10:16:41Z")
Normally when i add a new “song” to my few podcasts under audiobooks, it pops up on home, so you can see there is something new, last few weeks, it dont do that no more. - its add´d - but you need to go into it to see, n… --- ## [Questions about Plex server hardware](https://forums.plex.tv/t/questions-about-plex-server-hardware/882773)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Griffin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Peter_Griffin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/questions-about-plex-server-hardware/882773 "2024-08-09T20:43:08Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: \ Hello there ! Sorry if I’m not on the right forum, I wasn’t sure where to post … --- ## [HDR to SDR tone mapping not working on Intel iGPU?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdr-to-sdr-tone-mapping-not-working-on-intel-igpu/878345)
**Author:** [@Unibrowser](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Unibrowser)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdr-to-sdr-tone-mapping-not-working-on-intel-igpu/878345 "2024-08-09T16:06:24Z")
I just built a new Unraid server. I was testing the waters and noticed that when I enable HDR to SDR tonemapping and try to transcode the 4K file, it refuses to use Intel Quick Sync and instead goes to software transcode… --- ## [Automatic server backups for Windows. Restore backups](https://forums.plex.tv/t/automatic-server-backups-for-windows-restore-backups/884824)
**Author:** [@zaoptom](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zaoptom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/automatic-server-backups-for-windows-restore-backups/884824 "2024-08-09T14:34:07Z")
Recently reinstalled Windows and just moving folders didn’t help. Plex would not start. Maybe a backup feature can be scheduled in the future. To make a scheduled copy of the database once a week? Or how to migrate data … --- ## [Offline content question](https://forums.plex.tv/t/offline-content-question/884749)
**Author:** [@martinflemin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/martinflemin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/offline-content-question/884749 "2024-08-08T23:42:28Z")
Hi Been using plex for a couple months , and I love it Question is I’m using my pc at home as my server which works great on my own network I have my own library which I watch on a smart tv . I work at another addres… --- ## [Sync Multiple Instances of Movie](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sync-multiple-instances-of-movie/883877)
**Author:** [@maduk8](https://forums.plex.tv/u/maduk8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sync-multiple-instances-of-movie/883877 "2024-07-29T23:20:56Z")
I am attempting to sync and broadcast a movie across TVs for a group. The last time I did this I casted multiple instances of the movie to multiple chromecasts then manually synced the instances by trial and error. Is th… --- ## [Non-GPU Video accelerator cards](https://forums.plex.tv/t/non-gpu-video-accelerator-cards/884607)
**Author:** [@kwisatzca](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kwisatzca)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/non-gpu-video-accelerator-cards/884607 "2024-08-07T17:11:15Z")
Does Plex have any support for Non-GPU video accelerators like from Advantec for example https://advdownload.advantech.com/productfile/PIS/VEGA-3314/file/VEGA-3314\_DS(110220)20201104110820.pdf --- ## [How to Create a "Best of" from a Series I Have?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-create-a-best-of-from-a-series-i-have/884506)
**Author:** [@plexual](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plexual)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-create-a-best-of-from-a-series-i-have/884506 "2024-08-07T15:22:57Z")
What would be the best way to create a “Best of” collection from an existing Series I have? For instance: I want to put: s01e03 with s02e02 with s02e11 with s04e05 etc… How do I do this? Do I need to copy those files … --- ## [Poster Art for “Other Videos” library](https://forums.plex.tv/t/poster-art-for-other-videos-library/884229)
**Author:** [@majouz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/majouz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/poster-art-for-other-videos-library/884229 "2024-08-06T21:36:02Z")
Question about how “Other Videos” are displayed. I have all my home videos stored in such library. I have them all sorted out and a poster created for each. On iOS devices, the library shows all the videos and poster art… --- ## [Watch together start feature broken](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-together-start-feature-broken/884408)
**Author:** [@eTurducken](https://forums.plex.tv/u/eTurducken)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-together-start-feature-broken/884408 "2024-08-05T03:33:42Z")
Very often when I host a watch together session, as soon as the other person has fully buffered their playback starts but mine does not. I hear the audio playback but my video doesn’t start. It just sits at the host vi… --- ## [Password Reset Not being sent to Email](https://forums.plex.tv/t/password-reset-not-being-sent-to-email/884337)
**Author:** [@gzant943](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gzant943)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/password-reset-not-being-sent-to-email/884337 "2024-08-04T15:48:16Z")
I have a plex account that has premium on it but was created a long time ago, it was created with an aol email. Basically I can’t reset the password because the emails are not coming in. Is there a workaround/fix? --- ## [Plex and Plexamp disconnects Airplay with Bang & Olufsen](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-and-plexamp-disconnects-airplay-with-bang-olufsen/884336)
**Author:** [@mynona](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mynona)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-and-plexamp-disconnects-airplay-with-bang-olufsen/884336 "2024-08-04T15:04:46Z")
Plexamp disconnects after around 60 seconds on MacOS Sonoma when connected via AirPlay to Bang & Olufsen speakers. No issues when streaming via iTunes. Issue happens only with Plexamp and Plex. --- ## [Plex counting Movie Plays twice](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-counting-movie-plays-twice/880844)
**Author:** [@gibit](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gibit)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-counting-movie-plays-twice/880844 "2024-08-04T06:33:50Z")
I watched two movies today on the firestick and both I let run all the way to the end of credits. I went and filtered my movie library by Plays and I saw the two movies I watched today were showing as 2 plays instead of… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=81) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=83)