Moe Long
Kodi is one of the most popular home theatre PC (HTPC) offerings. The widely-used open-source media center is available as an app as well as operating system for select devices. Because Kodi often runs on gadgets like a Raspberry Pi or an HTPC, it’s normally at the center of a … read more
Plex is arguably the top media server software option available. In Septemper 2016, Plex added DVR capabilities to its already robust server software. In a June 1, 2017 announcement, Plex DVR live TV joined the comprehensive Plex featureset. [Read: How to watch TED Talks on Plex – TED Talks Plex … read more
Kodi is an awesome open-source media center. The ultra-versatile media center is compatible with an array of devices. There’s a slew of legal Kodi boxes available for purchase including the Nvidia Shield TV, Android-based WeTek 2, and the Amazon Fire TV. Additionally, Amlogic streaming media players such as the Mecool … read more
The Nvidia Shield TV is a multi-faceted device. Because of its beefy hardware, the Nvidia Shield TV is one of the best Plex client devices available. Additionally, it’s suitable as a Plex server device. Since it runs Android TV OS, it’s a fantastic legal Kodi box. But the Nvidia Shield … read more
There’s no shortage of streaming set-top boxes. While Roku and Apple devices rank among the most popular, Android-based streamers are increasingly prevalent. Ranging from Android TV OS options such as the Nvidia Shield TV to Amlogic-based offerings like the Mecool BB2 Pro, Android presents a thriving landscape. The WeTek Play … read more
Massively popular torrenting website ExtraTorrent.cc went offline for good on May 17, 2017. Days later, ExtraTorrent.cd emerged. While many sources speculated the resurrected ExtraTorrent used mirror information from its predecessor, that’s not accurate. The ExtraTorrent alternative ExtraTorrent.cd is simply a copycat featuring mirror information gleaned from The Pirate Bay. Excellent … read more
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
ExtraTorrent, the decade old torrent website, closed down on May 17, 2017. As TorrentFreak reports, ExtraTorrent shut down permanently with all mirrors offline. The operator, SaM, admitted that the ExtraTorrent shut down was final. However, less than a week after ceasing operations, ExtraTorrent is back online under a different domain, … read more
Organizr is a home theatre PC (HTPC) and homelab services organizer. The awesome program is PHP-based and aims to alleviate complexity in an HTPC setup. For instance, many homelabs feature a bevy of IPs, ports, and bookmarks. At the name implies, Organizr manages these various tools and programs with tabs. … read more