Jellyfin 12.0 is a major stable release that drops the old "10" prefix and introduces a database schema rewrite with performance improvements (notably playlists/collections), multi-version support for episodes, and first‑class books/comics support. Upgrading requires a full manual backup and specific preconditions (must be on 10.10.7 or 10.11.x), removal of third‑party plugins, a required full library scan after migration, and attention to breaking changes like case‑insensitive usernames and removed legacy endpoints.

Kenton Varda and Jade Wang designed and built a custom Austin house optimized for LAN parties and family life, finished in late 2023, with integrated game stations, DDR pads, cat-friendly features, and guest/office spaces. The build includes 12 built-in wall PCs plus additional netbooted machines in an “engine room,” extensive Cat6/UniFi PoE networking, and PC hardware (e.g., i5-13600, RTX 4070) powering the setup.