Ultimate Smart Home Media Server with Docker and Ubuntu 18.04 – Basic
Docker has revolutionized setup of server stacks. This step-by-step guide will describe building a Kick-ass Docker Media Server with Ubuntu 18.04 from scratch.
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OpenELEC, LibreELEC, OSMC and Xbian – Comparison of operating systems for Kodi
Linux operating systems for Kodi-embedded have always been very popular in the world of open source media centers. Of the many that have come and gone, there are four big ones everyone has heard of or used today: OpenELEC – ELEC stands for Embedded Linux Entertainment Center LibreELEC – formerly … read more
Complete Usenet Guide: What is Usenet, Usenet vs torrents, Downloading Files
Torrent downloads remain a popular way to quickly download files from the Internet. Unfortunately, most Internet service providers (ISPs) throttle Internet speeds and occasionally send a notice warning you to stop downloading media. Usenet is here to save the day. In this Usenet guide, you will learn what is Usenet … read more
Launching SmartHomeBeginner.com – Home Automation for Beginners
Some of you may know htpcbeginner.com, a leading HTPC and Home Server setup site that has helped millions over the last 7 years. I originally started htpcbeginner.com when I began exploring the world of Linux and setting up a server at home. I have always been a techie but I … read more
8 Best BitTorrent clients for Linux distros such as Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora
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
ExtraTorrent alternative ExtraTorrent.cd – Not a resurrected ExtraTorrent
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
Best torrent websites 2017 – Torrenting sites 2017
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
10 Best Linux media center distros – Linux HTPC distros
Linux operating systems come in a variety of flavors. Often, Linux distributions (distros) feature specializations. There are loads of Linux home server distros. Hannah Montanna Linux even exists, its original mission to make Linux accessible to a younger audience. With a bevy of Linux media center software options, Linux operating … read more
How to Connect via SSH from Your Smartphone using JuiceSSH?
There are a lot of ways to connect remotely to your server, but the most popular way is to remote connect via SSH or Secure Shell. SSH allows you to connect to your server remotely through commandline. For example, we described how to connect to your Raspberry Pi through SSH … read more