If you are looking for a client-server-based media player, then Plex might suit your needs. Initially released in 2008, the software has extensive support with developers constantly working on bringing in new features.
The Plex Media Server lets users create a collection of audio and videos and stream it to other devices. It is the backend component of the player and is free to use.
However, users have reported bugs and issues such as the ‘Aw, Snap!’ error that surfaced after the Google Chrome 98 update and the one where many were unable to access server on web or getting SSL certificate errors.
That said, many Plex Media Server users are now reporting (1,2,3,4,5) the app is crashing or not working after the recent 1.26.0.5715 update. The issue seems to be affecting both Windows and Mac versions.
Many say their database is corrupted while others say the problem has emptied their library. Reinstalling the app is not helping either. Here are some reports from Plex Media Server users who say the app is crashing after the latest update.
While we are yet to come across any official word regarding the Plex Media Server crashing issue, you can try a workaround that seems to be helping those affected fix the problem. It requires users to downgrade to the previous version until Plex fixes the issue.
As always, we will be updating this article when the problem is resolved so make sure you keep checking this space for more information.
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