My homelab Debian server runs on an old PC, hosting containerized services via Docker on Portainer, including Jellyfin. The server didn't have a dedicated GPU, so Jellyfin relied entirely on CPU ...
Running Plex can be as simple as installing it, but getting a buttery-smooth, buffer-free experience takes a bit of know-how. From repurposing old GPUs for transcoding to fine-tuning streaming quality ...