Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Transform your Jellyfin interface with custom themes. This guide covers the best Jellyfin themes in 2026, how to install the Skin Manager plugin, and how to apply JellyFlix, Monochrome, and more.
Is Jellyfin using 100% CPU? Learn every cause of high CPU usage in Jellyfin - transcoding, metadata scans, plugins, and idle spikes - and how to fix each one.
Tdarr automatically transcodes your entire Jellyfin library to save storage, ensure compatibility, and eliminate buffering. Learn how to set up Tdarr with Jellyfin for hands-free media optimization.
Step-by-step guide to monitoring every active Jellyfin session directly from your Android device using JellyWatch - the ultimate admin companion app for Jellyfin server owners.
Discover who watches the most on your Jellyfin server, track viewing trends by day, week, or month, and explore your complete media history - all from your Android device with JellyWatch.
An honest side-by-side comparison of Jellyfin and Emby in 2026. We compare pricing, performance, plugins, privacy, mobile apps, and which companion app works best with each.
How much does Emby Premiere cost in 2026? This guide breaks down every pricing tier ($4.99/month, $54/year, $119 lifetime), which features require Premiere (hardware transcoding, mobile apps, Live TV), whether the investment makes sense, and how Jellyfin offers the same features completely free.
Access your Jellyfin server securely from anywhere using Tailscale - no port forwarding, no dynamic DNS, works behind CGNAT. This guide covers Tailscale installation, Docker integration, MagicDNS, and a WireGuard self-hosted alternative for users who want zero third-party dependency.
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.
