My Simple Smart Home setup – All gadgets and apps I use
This post describes my simple smart home setup and all the gadgets I used in my home.
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Moving from a Home Server to NAS (Synology) – The why, learnings, and tips
This site was built on building and maintaining a Home Server using Ubuntu. My first server was an Atom 330 Dual Core MSI Wind PC. This was an awesome low-energy machine that served as a great home server based on Ubuntu Lucid Lynx. With the addition of a Broadcom CrystalHD … read more
Traefik Tutorial: Traefik Reverse Proxy with LetsEncrypt for Docker Media Server
Note: Traefik v1.X.X is quite old. An updated version of this guide is now available: Ultimate Traefik Docker Compose Guide [2022] with LetsEncrypt. Traefik Reverse Proxy is one of my best finds of 2018 that has taken my home server to the next level in some ways. Few weeks back, … read more
Ultimate Smart Home Media Server with Docker and Ubuntu 18.04 – Basic
Docker has revolutionized setup of server stacks. This step-by-step guide will describe building a Kick-ass Docker Media Server with Ubuntu 18.04 from scratch.
Launching SmartHomeBeginner.com – Home Automation for Beginners
Some of you may know htpcbeginner.com, a leading HTPC and Home Server setup site that has helped millions over the last 7 years. I originally started htpcbeginner.com when I began exploring the world of Linux and setting up a server at home. I have always been a techie but I … read more
8 Best BitTorrent clients for Linux distros such as Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora
Although torrent websites such as ExtraTorrent.cc struggle to stay online, the torrenting space persists. Days after the original ExtraTorrent shut down a successor rose from the ashes. However, unlike its predecessor, ExtraTorrent.cd is simply a The Pirate Bay mirror with an ExtraTorrent skin. Nevertheless, with a bevy of excellent torrent … read more
Best torrent websites 2017 – Torrenting sites 2017
Torrenting sites fluctuate. It’s common for torrent websites to go offline either briefly or long term. But while many torrent sites come and go, some remain steadfast. With an increasing legal crackdown, sites including the massively popular ExtraTorrent.cc permanently shut down. However, many torrenting sites remain active. Notably, Usenet is … read more
How to automatically extract RAR files on Sonarr after download?
Sonarr is one of the best services for TV show download automation. Just like SickRage, it allows you to create watch lists and automatically download them when they are available. Unfortunately, automatic Sonarr unrar after download is not possible and this hurts your experience. You can read our comparison of Sonarr vs Sickrage showing … read more
10 Media Server Software Options for Multi-device Streaming Needs
Media server software varies based on intended purpose. Kodi and Plex are two of the most popular ones. But there are loads of other media streamer options including Emby, Subsonic, and more. Which you choose depends on your specific media and devices. Additionally, while you’ve got plenty of media server … read more