During this month we have been talking about how to install FlexGet on Ubuntu and add FlexGet to Windows, in order to take advantage of this lightweight console application. Despite its lack of graphic interface, which is being developed at the moment under the name FlexGet WebUI, learning how to … read more
There’s something more important than choosing the best home server application; and this is, getting the right content for it once we have made our decision. If you decided to use Emby after comparing Emby vs Plex, you probably know by now that there are several plugins you can use. … read more
Let’s face it: putting together an HTPC or home server is a beautiful way to spend your time; but it can also be very expensive. Starting from the case, names such as Intel NUC HTPC or GigaByte Brix Pro can surface, with the expensive price tags that accompany them, of course. This … read more
One way to get more content on your Plex media server is downloading it and organizing it on your home server device. To this end, you could use software such as CouchPotato for Windows, or compare CouchPotato vs. Sickbeard, SickRage or Sonarr and take your pick on software to assist you with … read more
Earlier this month we taught you how to install FlexGet on Ubuntu home server. FlexGet is a tool that allows you to download media automatically to your home server. Since it is a very lightweight tool, it will not push your system capabilities to the edge. A graphical interface, or … read more
Adding content to your Plex home server is easy if you install channels. As you probably know by now, there are supported and unsupported Plex channels that enable you to expand your experience. Among the unofficial channels you can install on your Plex home server, we find the Plex FilmOn … read more
Monit can monitor Webmin and notify you if it stops running for some reason. Setting up a completely automated home server is awesome. But what if one of your apps fails and you did not even know? You may be waiting for your movie or episode to be downloaded but … read more
Emby is an application useful to set up and manage your own media center, and connecting several devices within your network (or outside of it) to your home server, to stream media and enjoy your content wherever you are. In this regard it is similar to Plex, and you could … read more
Monit can monitor SABnzbd and notify you if it stops running for some reason. Setting up a completely automated home server is awesome. But what if one of your apps fails and you did not even know? You may be waiting for your movie or episode to be downloaded but … read more