Torrenting is a great way to support open-source software, such as Linux or Raspbian. Users can work together to provide high download speeds. Similarly, this helps reduce the bandwidth costs of small organizations. Torrenting is a totally legal way of downloading files, and a great way to aid in adoption … read more
Gaming PCs are just high performance computers that are also suitable for everyday tasks, including home theater use. This article consists of the best gaming desktop, the best low-profile gaming PC, and the best gaming laptop with a DIY desktop option for those who love customizing their computers like us. … read more
With streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and PlayStation Vue, it’s easy to stream media whenever and wherever. But for those with a massive collection of local files like videos and music, why waste that excellent content? Instead, put it to good use by spinning up a music server. Check … read more
Sony spent a large amount of time developing a powerful piece of entertainment hardware with the PS4. One of a multitude of features available is the ability to stream from PC to PS4. Multiple PS4 media client apps currently exist on the market. A quick look and them and it’s … read more
Plex can certainly offer the very best media streaming experience and it is extremely simple to get up and running. There may be occasions, however, where you run into problems and at times Plex keeps pausing. There can be many devices in your Plex solution and your issues may be … read more
In this article, we’re going to be walking you through how to both set up OpenMediaVault on your Raspberry Pi, as well as configure an SMB share to run from the Pi. To start, first download the .iso for the Pi from the OpenMediaVault SourceForge page. Format the SD card, … read more
Media center options like Kodi and Plex are increasingly popular. Especially with a rise on cord cutting, media server alternatives offer increased flexibility. But methods like Plex, Kodi, and Emby rely on user provided content. Rather than streaming from external sources, these software choices put an onus on local file … read more
If you are a frequent reader, you probably know about Plex Media Server. Plex is one of the most popular media server software options, allowing you to watch your media on a variety of Plex compatible devices. Besides streaming, this service processes your media and organizes it in beautiful libraries ready for … 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