Home server guides, tutorials, tips and tricks. Topics covered include file servers, web servers, network storage, and download servers on Linux or Ubuntu systems.
Adding channels to your Plex server lets you enjoy several kinds of content via streaming. In our previous tutorials we have taught you how to install some of the unofficial channels available from the Plex Unsupported Appstore. You get this app by installing Plex WebTools 2.0. The Unofficial Appstore allows you to get interesting … read more
In this post, I will show you how easy it is to install SickBeard on Ubuntu Server 16.04 and later using AtoMiC ToolKit. SickBeard is a TV Show PVR that pulls episode index files when they become available and passes them on to your download client for download. Download client … read more
Up next in my Webmin series is sharing some cool Webmin tweaks to enhance your productivity and security. If you do not know what Webmin is, it is a cool WebUI that makes managing and administering Linux Server a breeze. I have shown you how to install Webmin on Ubuntu … read more
If you want to use VPN with your Windows apps to provide you with a secure experience, you’re in luck. We presented a tutorial before about installing the OpenVPN client on Windows. While we did not tell you how to configure it then, we are about to amend that. This configuration … read more
My increased needs prompted me to dig and find the best Webmin theme that can enhance productivity and add some convenience. Webmin is one of my favorite software for WebUI based server administration, with or without a desktop environment. It makes Ubuntu and other Linux server administration tasks (eg. setting … read more
As you may know by now, your HTPC device is not only limited to playing video. Nowadays, a more integral entertainment experience is sought, where you integrate music, gaming, tv and movies in one device. This is achieved greatly with Kodi and some of the best Kodi addons available. For … read more
In my previous article, I showed you how to use a Raspberry Pi to build Steam Box. Today, I’ll show you how to build a Raspberry Pi Music Player using RuneAudio. RuneAudio is an OS, based on Arch Linux, that can turn embedded devices like the Raspberry Pi into high … read more
If you own a Plex Media Server, you can benefit from adding channels to it, in order to extend its features. You can get access to music by installing the Plex SoundCloud Channel or watch various kinds of content with plugins such as the Plex PBS Channel. Today we will teach … read more
Setting up a home server can be a piece of work. After setting it up, you want to have it running as automatically as possible, with little or no intervention from you. You spend time looking at the most common home server uses, then find appropriate software from a list of best … read more