One cute feature that I liked is that the wireless option cuts out when you physically connect it to your laptop.īut why even bother with this? Why not just run a Plex server at home and connect via wireless? Because not everyone has unlimited data. This is a solid portable data and media solution, and one small enough that I have forgotten I’ve had it on me. In other words, if you want to watch this one something that only plays MP4s, don’t put a ton of MKV files on your Plex server. First a note of warning! This is a basic solution. The MyPassport Wireless (MPW) Pro also has Twonky and DLNA support, two other streaming solutions, but I am a Plex guy, so I’m staying on topic. I would complain about it not being bundled, but I like that because if I wasn’t a Plex user I would want to delete the extra files I did not need. In order to enable Plex, you first have to connect to a tool on a WD page, then install it. You just connect via your WiFi enabled device, and there everything is. They added Plex to their most recent My Passport wireless drive. Western Digital came up with a solution for that. But what if I didn’t? How could I still take all my data with me and access over Plex? I personally have a PlexPass account and unlimited data on my cell plan, giving me total access.

I love how Plex serves my music and my videos, and unlike iTunes I don’t have to worry about missing music. It’s honestly easier for me to list the platforms that cannot access Plex than the ones that can.

Originally a split from XBMC (now Kodi), Plex has fulfilled the original XBMC image of giving you the ability to access your (legally purchased, of course) content anywhere. Do not get me confused: I do not like Plex.

My cloud plex