We’ve often discussed Linux, and if you followed our tutorials, you likely ran a couple of commands using SSH. We will continue covering SSH and Linux server monitoring, so it is a good idea to start with htop. Today you will learn how to install htop for Linux server monitoring, … read more
When it comes to SSH clients, PuTTY ranks as one of the most well-known. The open-source Telenet, SSH, SCP, raw socket, and rlogin program boasts superb cross-platform compatibility. It’s excellent for server management or remote Raspberry Pi administration. It’s particularly useful for headless home servers. While PuTTY is not the … read more
Media server software varies based on intended purpose. Kodi and Plex are two of the most popular ones. But there are loads of other media streamer options including Emby, Subsonic, and more. Which you choose depends on your specific media and devices. Additionally, while you’ve got plenty of media server … read more
We already shown how to install HTPC Manager on Docker commandline, which works on all platforms: Windows, Linux, and Mac. HTPC Manager provides a lightweight Web UI to manage your HTPC or Home Server. For people who don’t prefer commandline installation, we presented Kitematic Docker GUI for Windows. In this … read more
We already shown how to install Muximux on Docker commandline, which works on all platforms: Windows, Linux, and Mac. Muximux provides a lightweight Web UI to manage your HTPC or Home Server. For people who don’t prefer commandline installation, we presented Kitematic Docker GUI for Windows. In this post, I … read more
Home servers are incredibly useful and here are some of the best Linux home server distros to pick and OS from. Whether for network file storage or serving media, server applications vary considerably. The operating system is arguably the most important server characteristic. This dictates program compatibility, user interface, and … read more
The term “server” may bring to mind an enterprise environment. However, servers are incredibly practical for general users. Notably, media enthusiasts should consider a low power home server build. Essentially, a server is a computer that acts as a centralized storage hub. What’s stored on this server can be accessed … read more
Plex has achieved widespread adoption among home theatre enthusiasts. At its simplest, Plex is a sort of do-it-yourself (DIY) Netflix. While a powerful Plex server is a must, the Plex client is equally as important. As with all servers, media resides on the server and remains accessible on clients. With … read more
A new year is upon us, and while everybody has new year resolutions. The tech geeks like us like to think about new hardware every day so a new home server build seems like a great new years resolution for us. The holiday season just went by, and the budget … read more