Install AdGuard Home on Ubuntu/Debian + 3 Bonus Tweaks
AdGuard Home is a free and worthy competitor to Pi-Hole for blocking ads. This post shows how to Install AdGuard Home on Ubuntu and Debian.
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Docker Media Server Ubuntu 22.04 with 23 Awesome Apps
Docker has revolutionized setup of server stacks. This step-by-step guide will describe building a Kick-ass Docker Media Server with Ubuntu 22.04 from scratch.
My Smart Home setup – All gadgets and apps I use in my automated home
For a lot of beginners are who are just starting with smart home and automation, the sheer number of possible options can be quite overwhelming. They may have trouble envisioning how everything fits together. Or, if they are starting from scratch, they may not know what to invest in. I … read more
Install HASS.io on Docker – Run HASS.io on Ubuntu / Debian Systems
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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
Setup VNC Server on Ubuntu: Complete Ubuntu Remote Desktop Guide
VNC server on Linux servers can greatly simplify remote administration. One of the scariest things about Linux for most people is the use of commandline line work. SSH remains the most commonly used remote administration tool. But if you are not too comfortable with SSH and commandline, you may want … 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.
Ubuntu boot to Kodi: 2 ways to boot directly to Kodi on Ubuntu systems
To have Ubuntu boot to Kodi, you must either use a Kodi standalone service or autostart Kodi. The latter option usually goes along with disabling the login screen or prompt, launching and running Kodi in full-screen. Though there are many different ways to accomplish direct boot to Kodi in either … read more
How to setup VNC server on Ubuntu for remote desktop access
In the Linux world, VNC is a commonly heard term. The VNC abbreviation stands for Virtual Network Computing. It is a graphical desktop sharing system made to remotely control another computer. VNC is platform-independent, having clients and servers for many operating systems using a graphical user interface (GUI). Learn how … read more