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I have been using Plex to play my video library, but I never have understood Plex Web, Plex Media Server, Plex Media Player, et.al. I am not technically savvy enough to know exactly what this new “client” is, what it is replacing, and how to use it. All I really understand is when I open Plex (whatever) the heading just shows “PLEX” and it shows up as a channel on my Ruko, I click on it and play my videos. Can someone kindly explain or send a link to a detailed article for us remedial users?
If you’re using the Plex app on our Roku, you don’t need to bother about Plex Web or some desktop clients.
| App | Category | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Plex Web | Browser | web frontend; very flexible but also among the most limited players when it comes to compatibility and codec support (-> meaning: the server will need to transcode a lot of media types) |
| Plex for Mac/Windows/Linux | Desktop client | client targeted for desktop users; this app looks quite similar to the web interface but has better support to play media without the need for your server to transcode it. |
| Plex HTPC | Desktop / HTPC client | optimized to be used on a computer that’s connected to a big-screen TV (-> HTPC = Home Theatre PC). This app replaces the old Plex Media Player which is no longer supported. |
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Thank you so much, tom80H. I still don’t understand how all these things intermingle, but at least I know that the PLEX app on my Ruko is all that I need for my simple needs.
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