Install SickRage on Ubuntu in a few simple steps

Install Sickrage Ft | Smarthomebeginner

After a recent SickBeard vs SickRage comparison, I decided to install SickRage on Ubuntu Server 14.04, replacing my SickBeard installation that has been working well for 2 years. SickRage is a video file manager for Shows based on the popular SickBeard PVR. Like SickBeard, it also automatically downloads TV Show … read more

SickBeard vs SickRage – a better SickBeard alternative?

Sickbeard Vs Sickrage Ft | Smarthomebeginner

SickBeard vs SickRage is a topic that has gained traction in the recent times due to the growth of SickRage, a Sick Beard fork that is seeing superfast development with some cool extra features. Both SickBeard and SickRage are video file managers or personal video recorders (PVR) that download your … read more

[Review] Raw Mini HTPC with XBMC and Raw Remote

Raw Mini Htpc

Raw Mini from Raw media is a mini HTPC build that is designed to be a perfect companion to your entertainment center. Almost all electronics and devices (except those of with viewing displays) are getting smaller and smaller these days. If you are looking to replace or add a micro … read more

How to make SickBeard auto update to new release?

Sickbeard Update Notification

Typically SickBeard update to new release is done manually but in this post I will show you how to make SickBeard auto update itself on Linux. Sick Beard, an awesome little app that automates show downloads, has been covered extensively by us, including installation (Windows / Ubuntu), and uninstallation. We … read more

How to properly uninstall Sickbeard on Ubuntu Linux?

Uninstall Sickbeard Ft | Smarthomebeginner

We have extensively covered how to install Sick Beard on various platforms but how do you properly uninstall SickBeard on Ubuntu system? This is a question that has been asked a few times and so here is the guide. This Sick Beard uninstall guide will work irrespective of whether you … read more

Xbian 1.0 RC3 brings XBMC 13.2, RPi B+ support, and more

Xbian Ft | Smarthomebeginner

Xbian was once my go-to media center among the 4 media center operating systems I played with. But things have since changed, Xbian, which once stood out has sort of fallen behind and I later moved on OpenELEC for its speed, stability, and performance. But after Raspbmc caught up to … read more

5 Must have Android apps for HTPC or Home Server control

Android Apps For Htpc And Home Server Management

Android apps for HTPC and home server management can make your life a lot easier by putting most commonly needed functions at your fingertips. We have covered everything from installation of Ubuntu Server, Sick Beard, CouchPotato, NzbDrone, SABnzbd, Transmission, Deluge, qBittorrent to setting up OpenELEC on Raspberry Pi. We have … read more