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Jellyfin 12.3 Is Out: 7 Server Fixes, 8 Web Fixes, and Whether to Upgrade
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Jellyfin 12.3 Is Out: 7 Server Fixes, 8 Web Fixes, and Whether to Upgrade

Jellyfin 12.3 was published on October 23, 2026 with 7 server changes and 8 web client changes. There are no new features and no security fix, only fixes for crashes, the missing Audio Normalization setting and TMDb matching. We explain what changed and who should upgrade.

qBittorrent 5.3.0 Released: libtorrent 2.1, Web UI Security Fixes, and Whether to Upgrade
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qBittorrent 5.3.0 Released: libtorrent 2.1, Web UI Security Fixes, and Whether to Upgrade

qBittorrent 5.3.0 is out with libtorrent 2.1 as the new default, a long list of Web UI and Web API changes, and fixes for an authentication bypass behind reverse proxies. We cover what changed, what to check before upgrading, and who should wait.

Jellyfin 12.2 Is Out: 51 Server Fixes, a Web Security Fix, and Whether to Upgrade
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Jellyfin 12.2 Is Out: 51 Server Fixes, a Web Security Fix, and Whether to Upgrade

Jellyfin 12.2 was published on October 5, 2026 with 51 server changes and 17 web client changes, including a web security fix. We group the fixes by topic and tell you who should upgrade now.

qBittorrent 5.2.4 and 5.3.0 RC1: What Changed and Should You Upgrade?
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qBittorrent 5.2.4 and 5.3.0 RC1: What Changed and Should You Upgrade?

qBittorrent released the 5.2.4 bug fix update and the 5.3.0 release candidate on September 28, 2026. We cover the fixes, what is known about 5.3, how to upgrade safely and who should wait.

Seerr 3.5: What's New and the Breaking API Change You Need to Know About
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Seerr 3.5: What's New and the Breaking API Change You Need to Know About

Seerr 3.5.0 changes how the Plex and Jellyfin library settings endpoints behave, which can break scripts. We cover the API change, new features, important request fixes and how to upgrade.

Jellyfin 12.0 Upgrade Problems: Migration Failed, Plugins Missing, Clients Cannot Log In
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Jellyfin 12.0 Upgrade Problems: Migration Failed, Plugins Missing, Clients Cannot Log In

A troubleshooting checklist for Jellyfin 12.0: failed startup migrations, duplicate usernames, plugins that will not load, missing versions, slow first scans, clients that cannot sign in, and how to roll back.

Jellyfin 12.1 Changelog: What Was Fixed and Should You Upgrade?
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Jellyfin 12.1 Changelog: What Was Fixed and Should You Upgrade?

Jellyfin 12.1 landed on September 15, 2026 with 47 changes. We group them by topic (upgrade safety, scanning, SyncPlay, alternate versions, playback) and tell you whether to upgrade.

Plex Now Charges for Remote Streaming in Infuse and Other Third-Party Apps: Your Options in 2026
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Plex Now Charges for Remote Streaming in Infuse and Other Third-Party Apps: Your Options in 2026

Plex now requires a paid pass for remote streaming in third-party apps such as Infuse. Here is what changed, who pays, what stays free, and how to keep Infuse by switching to Jellyfin.