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Introducing Organizr HTPC and homelab organization software

Organizr-Hero

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

Guide: How to Update Ebox T8 V Firmware over the Internet

Ebox T8 V5 Homescreen

The Ebox T8 V smart TV box is a new HTPC media player solution to hit the internet. Using the Android Marshmallow operating system the device supports OTA firmware updates to keep it fully up-to-date. The Ebox team also pushes out new features and upgrades to the T8 V software. … read more

Plex Server 1.2.6 Release: upgrade your Plex server

Plex Server 1.0

Plex is an application useful to set up and manage your own media center, and connecting several devices within your network (or outside of it) to your home server, to stream media and enjoy your content wherever you are. In this regard it is similar to Emby, and you could … read more

Plex Server 1.2.4 Release: upgrade your Plex server

Plex Server 1.0

Plex is an application useful to set up and manage your own media center, and connecting several devices within your network (or outside of it) to your home server, to stream media and enjoy your content wherever you are. In this regard it is similar to Emby, and you could … read more