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084 NOVEMBER 2015
Plex
It was a smart move on Seagate’s
behalf to incorporate the support of
media server software application,
Plex.
If, like us, you’re one of the many
who invested in Seagate’s Personal
Cloud, the powerful NAS released
earlier this year, then the union
between Seagate and Plex will be
of great interest to you.
What is Plex? Plex is a media
server that allows users to access
their movies, music and photos
over Wi-Fi from anywhere around
the world.
How does it work? With all your
movies, photos and music safely
uploaded to your Personal Cloud,
simply install the Plex app. This
super powerful streaming software
features a slick, easy to use web
interface. It will automatically
separate TV shows, movies,
music (including cover art and info
pertaining to the release), and
photos. So, whether you’re on a
desktop, tablet, smartphone or
smart TV, by utilising Wi-Fi, these
devices can tap directly into the
Personal Cloud and access all the
content, wherever you are.
Want to stream one of your
movies whilst you’re staying in
a hotel on business in Texas?
Want to listen to a favourite music
playlist when you’re away on a
snowboarding trip? Provided that
you can access a Wi-Fi connection,
it’s as easy as pressing Play.
Organising photos is a cinch, and
with a built-in slide show feature,
the system provides a perfect
backdrop to a birthday celebration
or an anniversary. Additionally, users
can also import music playlists
directly from programs like iTunes.
Plex is a hassle-free solution for
media organisation on the Personal
Cloud. With instant access to your
media and the ability to stream this
content across multiple devices
without having to rely upon a
subscription-based cloud storage
service, this system is making life
very easy for us all.
The Seagate Xbox Game Drive
With Sony stepping aside at the Gamescom
press briefings this year, Microsoft took
centre stage. Amidst the vibrant showcase
of upcoming Xbox One titles, the company
announced a partnership with Seagate: A 2TB
Xbox-branded hard drive.
oblem facing gamers of this
neration of consoles is storage.
re and more content being
digitally, space on the console
is quickly used. Take Halo 5: Guardians
for instance. It’s a 60GB digital download
and it required a 9GB patch on launch.
If you’re looking for additional storage
for your Xbox One or Xbox 360 – and
let’s face it, we all are – the Seagate
Game Drive offers everything you need
in a neat, Xbox-green drive that is small
enough to fit in your hand.
The set up couldn’t be easier. Simply plug it
in and it automatically formats for you. Featuring
fast read speeds, users can expect to get
more than 50 Xbox One games on the drive.
Its portability also means you can enjoy these
games wherever you wander and play without
having to download them all over again.
Of note is the upcoming DVR function for
Xbox One that will allow users to record live
television; it’s slated to arrive in 2016. This new
feature will require an external hard drive to
operate, making the officially branded Xbox
Game Drive the logical solution.