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qBittorrent 5.2.1: Critical SSRF Security Fix and the New 5.2 Feature Set
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qBittorrent 5.2.1: Critical SSRF Security Fix and the New 5.2 Feature Set

qBittorrent 5.2.1 patches a high-severity SSRF vulnerability and fixes startup crashes, on top of the major 5.2.0 feature update with free disk space display, tracker status filters, and reboot automation. Here is what to know before upgrading.

Plex Lifetime Pass Triples to $750: Why Everyone Is Migrating to Jellyfin and Emby Right Now (2026)
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Plex Lifetime Pass Triples to $750: Why Everyone Is Migrating to Jellyfin and Emby Right Now (2026)

Plex just announced its Lifetime Pass will jump from $250 to $750 on July 1, 2026, the second massive price hike in 18 months. The self-hosting community is in revolt. This guide covers what happened, what it means for your server, and how to migrate to Jellyfin or Emby this weekend, including replacing Tautulli with proper monitoring tools.

Jellyfin Surpasses Plex: How Open Source Won the Self-Hosting Media Server War in 2026
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Jellyfin Surpasses Plex: How Open Source Won the Self-Hosting Media Server War in 2026

Jellyfin claimed 51% of the self-hosted media server market in 2024, surpassing Plex for the first time. This article explores why the shift happened, what it means for the ecosystem, and why 2026 is the best time to switch.

Migrate from Plex to Jellyfin in 2026: Transfer Watch History, Keep Everything (Step-by-Step)
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Migrate from Plex to Jellyfin in 2026: Transfer Watch History, Keep Everything (Step-by-Step)

Ready to leave Plex? This complete migration guide transfers your watch history (via JellyPlex-Watched or Trakt), keeps your media files untouched, recreates users, and configures every client - with zero data loss and minimal downtime. Includes the exact commands and Docker configs.