Ubuntu Home Server related posts and guides
After a recent SickBeard vs SickRage comparison, I decided to install SickRage on Ubuntu Server 14.04, replacing my SickBeard installation that has been working well for 2 years. SickRage is a video file manager for Shows based on the popular SickBeard PVR. Like SickBeard, it also automatically downloads TV Show … read more
Typically SickBeard update to new release is done manually but in this post I will show you how to make SickBeard auto update itself on Linux. Sick Beard, an awesome little app that automates show downloads, has been covered extensively by us, including installation (Windows / Ubuntu), and uninstallation. We … read more
We have extensively covered how to install CouchPotato on various platforms but how do you properly uninstall CouchPotato on Ubuntu and other Linux systems? This is a question that has been asked a few times and so here is the guide. This Couch Potato uninstall guide will work irrespective of … read more
We have extensively covered how to install Sick Beard on various platforms but how do you properly uninstall SickBeard on Ubuntu system? This is a question that has been asked a few times and so here is the guide. This Sick Beard uninstall guide will work irrespective of whether you … read more
Previously, I published a script to automatically setup Transmission on Ubuntu 14.04 with minimal interaction from the user. This post presents a video guide to accomplish the same thing. 1-step AtoMiC Transmission WebUI installer for Ubuntu Server Watch this video on YouTube. You may download the script using the link … read more
Ubuntu laptop compatibility with hardware is a common issue but Ubuntu pre installed laptops alleviate some of problems. Hardware support on Ubuntu has come on leaps and bounds over the last few years. Wireless cards are usually a problem as sometimes only a proprietary driver is available with no free … read more
Android apps for HTPC and home server management can make your life a lot easier by putting most commonly needed functions at your fingertips. We have covered everything from installation of Ubuntu Server, Sick Beard, CouchPotato, NzbDrone, SABnzbd, Transmission, Deluge, qBittorrent to setting up OpenELEC on Raspberry Pi. We have … read more
Installing and making Transmission bittorrent webui (just the daemon) work on headless Ubuntu Server can be a headache but this Transmission webui install script automates transmission installation and basic configuration. No permission denied error, no data found error, and unable to save resume file. You may be familiar with our … read more
Hands up if you’ve ever been faced with a computer containing a corrupted operating system. You boot up the machine only to be faced with a black screen displaying some form of error. That’s where Puppy Linux comes in as one of its many uses is the ability to fix … read more