Ubuntu Home Server related posts and guides
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
In this post, I will show you how to install HASS.io on Docker on Ubuntu or Debian systems. I have been running Home Assistant for my home automation needs since December of 2017, which is when I started my home automation journey. Home Assistant is a python based program for … read more
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
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
Docker can help you build a Home Media Server in just minutes without complex setups. In this post, I will show you how to build a perfect home server for a smart home using Docker and Ubuntu. This all-in-one Docker media server will automate media download, streaming, and satisfy your … read more
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
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
Kodi ranks among the most popular media cener software options available. Kodi for Linux is an essential Linux media center software option. While Kodi has long been available for Linux, there’s now a Kodi snap package. Learn how to install Kodi snap app on Ubuntu. [Read: Plex vs Kodi – … read more
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
