Home server guides, tutorials, tips and tricks. Topics covered include file servers, web servers, network storage, and download servers on Linux or Ubuntu systems.
Home servers are incredibly useful and here are some of the best Linux home server distros to pick and OS from. Whether for network file storage or serving media, server applications vary considerably. The operating system is arguably the most important server characteristic. This dictates program compatibility, user interface, and … read more
In our previous posts, you learned how to install Sickrage in Docker, a service that allows you to automate your TV show download by creating watch lists and automatically download them when they are available. Headphones is a similar service, made specifically for music. You just add your wanted music albums and Headphones will … read more
In our previous posts, you learned how to install Sonarr in Docker, a service that allows you to automate your TV show download by creating watch lists and automatically download them when they are available. Radarr is a similar service, made specifically for movies. You just add your wanted movies and Radarr will … read more
In our previous posts, you learned how to install Muximux in Docker in order to aggregate your favorite services in a single web interface. Alejandro covered HTPC Manager in the past, a service that can be installed in Ubuntu using AtoMiC ToolKit. To recap, HTPC Manager combines all your favorite services running on your server … read more
It has been exactly a year since AtoMiC ToolKit 2.0 was released with an awesome new GUI to make life even more easier. AtoMiC ToolKit (Automated Media Center), automates home server software installation and maintenance. We have written in detail about how AtoMiC ToolKit works. Today, I happy to announce … read more
In a previous post, I showed you how you can install Plex in Docker, so you can start enjoying your media. As you know, Plex Media Server organizes your media library and streams it to any Plex compatible device. Probably, you shared your media with other users and you were … read more
In our previous posts, you learned how to install Sickrage in Docker, a service that allows you to automate your TV show download by creating watch lists and automatically download them when they are available. Couchpotato is a similar service, made specifically for movies. You just add your wanted movies and Couchpotato will automatically … read more
The term “server” may bring to mind an enterprise environment. However, servers are incredibly practical for general users. Notably, media enthusiasts should consider a low power home server build. Essentially, a server is a computer that acts as a centralized storage hub. What’s stored on this server can be accessed … read more
A new year is upon us, and while everybody has new year resolutions. The tech geeks like us like to think about new hardware every day so a new home server build seems like a great new years resolution for us. The holiday season just went by, and the budget … read more