The INTEL devices identified as NUC, which stands for Next Unit of Computing, are simple, bare bone computers with some key features that make them an excellent alternative to build any application in which a small computer can come in handy. They can be enhanced with parts and peripherals that … read more
Ubuntu 15.04 release date was yesterday, so Vivid Vervet is already out into the wild. As you probably know, Ubuntu is a Linux distribution which integrates the latest and most prominent open source technologies, with a focus on providing ease of use and a high standard of quality. It is … read more
Raspberry Pi has been the hallmark of single board credit card sized computers for a few years now. But more options have started arrive in the recent times. Previously, we presented few Raspberry Pi alternatives and then some more. Among the them, Banana Pi / Pro is a notable one. … read more
Kodi MySQL setup allows you to share your media library, its meta data, and watched status, with other Kodi / XBMC boxes in your network. This allows you to pause on one device and continue on another. Kodi device includes any device that runs a media center OS with Kodi, … read more
I have some kind of Kodi client in my living room, and also in every bedroom of my house, mostly running with OpenELEC. My kids have been enjoying this wonderful service in their own rooms all streaming nicely from my Amahi Home Server. One of my kids recently decided to … read more
Home Servers are becoming more common and it is very easy for a newbie to get lost while finding the best home server software. We have described what a HTPC is and what it is used for. A home server on the other hand takes care of file serving, downloading, … read more
Let us look at some of the most common network attached storage server or home server uses for the sake of people wondering why have a home server? Recently, we described what is HTPC and what it is used for? We also presented an energy efficient HTPC Home Server combo … read more
I’ve been trying various Home Server and HTPC solutions for some time now and in this post I will review Amahi Home Server. Originally I had an all-in-one HTPC NAS combo machine connected to my TV, running Windows. When I discovered the awesomeness of Kodi (previously XBMC) a couple of … read more
Always wanted to come home to all your tv shows right at your fingertips? Never want to sit at your computer for hours getting everything configured? You’re at home here! In this guide we will use 4 programs running on Ubuntu Server 14.04. I assume you are starting with a … read more