Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Which GPU gives the most transcodes per dollar for Jellyfin? Compares Intel Arc A380/A770, NVIDIA GTX 1650 to RTX 4060, and AMD RX 6600 to RX 7600 with real-world benchmarks, tone mapping quality, and AV1 support.
Which NAS should you buy for Jellyfin in 2026? This buying guide compares Synology, QNAP, Asustor, and DIY builds - focusing on hardware transcoding support, Docker compatibility, Intel vs AMD CPUs, and price-to-performance.
Buffering on your local network? Your router or Wi-Fi might be the bottleneck. Covers routers, switches, Ethernet wiring, Wi-Fi optimization, and QoS for Jellyfin streaming.
Stop guessing quality settings. TRaSH Guides provide community-tested quality profiles for Radarr and Sonarr, and Recyclarr keeps them synced automatically. This guide shows how to set up both for your Jellyfin media stack.
Want to watch movies with friends remotely on Jellyfin? SyncPlay is built-in and free - no plugins required. This guide covers creating groups, joining from any client, troubleshooting desync, and combining SyncPlay with Discord or Teleparty for chat.
Find the perfect mini PC for your Jellyfin server. We compare Intel N100, N150, N305, and Arc-equipped models on transcoding power, 4K HDR support, power consumption, and price.
Optimize your Emby server for smooth 4K streaming. Learn hardware requirements, bitrate control, and monitoring strategies.
Fix Emby buffering, high CPU usage, and slow performance with this step-by-step optimization guide.
Complete Emby server setup guide for 2026. Learn hardware requirements, installation steps, performance tuning, scaling strategies, and monitoring best practices.
