How to make CouchPotato auto update to new release?

Couchpotato Update Notification

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

How to install OpenELEC on USB stick for Raspberry Pi?

Install Openelec Usb

We have clearly detailed setup OpenELEC on SD card and now we will show you how to install OpenELEC on USB stick for a Raspberry Pi media center. OpenELEC is one of the leanest media center operating system without any unwanted overhead. This gives it some performance advantages and makes … read more

Low-power budget HTPC build 2014 for a HTPC NAS Combo

Low Power Htpc Build 2014

In this post, I present my choice for Low-power HTPC build 2014, which can function as a HTPC NAS combo. The objective will be to make this home theater PC build function as a media center PC attached to the TV as well as be ON 24×7 working as a … read more

How to migrate Shows library from SickBeard to SickRage?

Migrate From Sickbeard To Sickrage

May be you read my SickBeard vs SickRage comparison or just stumbled upon SickRage and decided to migrate from SickBeard to SickRage. I have setup SickBeard, configured it to manage my Shows, and used it for 2 years now without any issues. I tried Sonarr but came back to SickBeard … read more

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

Raspbmc October Update released – 2014

Raspbmc June Update

Raspbmc is a minimal Linux distribution based on Debian that brings XBMC to your Raspberry Pi. While Raspbmc offers great features, it has been found to fall behind on speed and fluidity compared to other media center OSes. This post introduces the recently released Raspbmc October update 2014. What’s New … read more

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