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Hands up if you’ve ever been faced with a computer containing a corrupted operating system. You boot up the machine only to be faced with a black screen displaying some form of error. That’s where Puppy Linux comes in as one of its many uses is the ability to fix … read more
This post shows you how to install NzbDrone on Ubuntu, including 14.04 Trusty Tahr, as a SickBeard alternative. We have written numerous guides on SickBeard, including installation on Ubuntu and Windows, our famous 1-step installer, installation video, and Configuration. But NzbDrone (nka Sonarr) has been developing at a rapid pace … read more
SickBeard has been the king of automatic Show downloaders, but in this post, I am going to introduce SickBeard alternative called NzbDrone (nka Sonarr) and present a basic feature comparison of NzbDrone vs SickBeard. As you may know both SickBeard and NzbDrone are PVRs for newsgroup users and can releases … read more
Previously, I published a script to automatically setup CouchPotato on Ubuntu 14.04 with minimal interaction from the user. This post presents a video guide to accomplish the same thing. Automatic 1-step AtoMiC CouchPotato installer for Ubuntu Watch this video on YouTube. You may download the script using the link below.
Previously, I published a script to automatically install SickBeard on Ubuntu 14.04 with minimal interaction from the user. This post presents a video guide to accomplish the same thing. Automatic 1-step AtoMiC Sick Beard installer for Ubuntu Watch this video on YouTube. You may download the script using the link … read more
The release of Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr is imminent and we have shown you how to setup Ubuntu Server 14.04, install a GUI, and if needed how to boot Ubuntu server to command line. Now it just feels like the time to show you how to configure NFS server on … read more
Recently, I wrote a tutorial on how to make Ubuntu boot to command line by default. This post presents a video guide to accomplish the same thing. Make Ubuntu boot to command line in 14.04 Trust Tahr Watch this video on YouTube.
So you may ask why would I want to make Ubuntu boot into terminal by default. Well, this post is specifically drafted for Ubuntu server, which is typically recommended to be left at commandline until a GUI environment is absolutely needed. But if have have other reasons to make your … read more
Recently, I wrote a tutorial on how to install lightweight Gnome desktop on Ubuntu 14.04 Trust Tahr. This post presents a video guide to accomplish the same thing. Install lightweight Gnome desktop on Ubuntu Server 14.04 Trusty Tahr Watch this video on YouTube.