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Latest news on smart home automation, home server, Ubuntu/Linux, home theater, and operating system updates, releases, and upgrades.
Deployarr v5 Launched: Is it an Embarrassment? BS?
Deployarr is an Automated tool to speed up the process of setting up a Docker-based homelab. It is an excellent tool to go along with my written guides and videos.
Auto-Traefik Version 3.0 – Backups, Guacamole, More Free Options, etc.
Auto-Traefik automates setup of Traefik, Authelia, and many Docker apps with proper SSL certificates. Version 3 adds Guacamole and Backups among other changes.
Get Auto-Traefik for FREE – Giveaway (no limit)
Here are a few ways to get Auto-Traefik for free or a discounted price.
Auto-Traefik Version 2.0 – Free Options, UI, Authelia, Portainer, and more
Version 2.0 of Auto-Traefik script is a nearly full rewrite and brings a host of new features, including Authelia, Portainer, and more.
Auto-Traefik Version 1.1 Released
The next version of the Auto-Traefik script, v1.1, is here with several updates and improvements.
State of the Site 2023 and Launch of Memberships
It has been over 4-5 years since I did a similar post. But with the big change introduced recently, I wanted to communicate the motive behind such a move. Update (Sep 25, 2023): Just wanted to share that I am grateful for all the positive messages. I appreciate those of … read more
HTPC Beginner is now Smart Home Beginner
Few months back, we launched smarthomebeginner.com as a separate resource site for beginners and enthusiasts new to home automation topics and news. However, over the last few weeks I realized that htpcbeginner.com and smarthomebeginner.com are more similar than not. Therefore, after much thought, it makes logical sense to bring htpcBeginner … read more
Plex VR app for Google Daydream released
Here at htpcBeginner, we’re huge Plex fans. Ever since discovering Plex, my journey into cord cutting began. Though it’s best known as a do-it-yourself (DIY) Netflix or Spotify, Plex far surpasses mere media server software. Rather, it’s an entire home theatre PC (HTPC) experiance. Enhancements include DVR and live TV … read more