Webmin 1.710 Released: Installation and Upgrade
Webmin provides a webui for system administration for Unix based systems. It makes managing Apache, MySQL, NFS, SAMBA, and many other aspects of a Linux server available through an awesome web...
View ArticlephpMyAdmin 4.2.9 Released: Installation and Upgrade
phpMyAdmin is an awesome web-based database management tool. Learning phpMyAdmin MySQL administration can come in very handy for bloggers and web-developers. This post introduces the recently released...
View ArticleOpenELEC 4.2.0 Released: Raspberry Pi Update Instructions
OpenELEC is a lightweight OS, built from the ground up, primarily to run XBMC on various devices, including Raspberry Pi. It runs smoothly Raspberry Pi compared to other media center OSes. This post...
View ArticleGet notified of Dognzb, NZB.su, and OMGWTFNZBs invite availability
Getting a Dognzb, NZB.su, or OMGWTFNZBs invite can be a wild goose chase because the invites taken up in a matter of moments. Many of you may not even know where to find these Usenet index invites. And...
View ArticleOpenELEC 4.2.1 Released: Raspberry Pi Update Instructions
OpenELEC is a lightweight OS, built from the ground up, primarily to run XBMC on various devices, including Raspberry Pi. It runs smoothly Raspberry Pi compared to other media center OSes. This post...
View ArticleMeet Vero media player, the new flagship device for OSMC
The age of the mini XBMC media players is here and Vero media player running OSMC could give others the run for their money. It may be a new entrant but it comes with the strengths of OSMC, which is...
View ArticleFlixtor, a Popcorn Time alternative that offers some new features
If you are a torrent fan, chances are that you might have heard about Popcorn Time (PT), a Torrent stream player that allows playing Movies and TV Shows for free over bittorrent P2P protocol. [Read:...
View ArticleHow to properly uninstall Sickbeard on Ubuntu Linux?
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...
View Article2 More Alternatives to Raspberry Pi
A previous article, 3 Best alternatives to Raspberry Pi in 2014, covered what I consider to be the top contenders for the microcomputer crown. In this article we’ll talk about a couple more possible...
View ArticleHow to properly uninstall CouchPotato on Ubuntu Linux?
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...
View ArticleAmazon FireTV Stick introduced, preorder now for $39
Amazon introduced the Amazon FireTV stick yesterday that connects to the TV directly through HDMI and streams high definition content from the internet or a local server. This in some ways makes it a...
View ArticleRaspbmc October Update released – 2014
Raspbmc is a minimal Linux distribution based on Debian that brings XBMC to your Raspberry Pi. While Raspbmc offers great features, it has been found to fall behind on speed and fluidity compared to...
View ArticleHow to make SickBeard auto update to new release?
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 TV show...
View Article[Review] Raw Mini HTPC with XBMC and Raw Remote
Raw Mini from Raw media is a mini HTPC build that is designed to be a perfect companion to your entertainment center. Almost all electronics and devices (except those of with viewing displays) are...
View ArticleSickBeard vs SickRage – a better SickBeard alternative?
SickBeard vs SickRage is a topic that has gained traction in the recent times due to the growth of SickRage, a Sick Beard fork that is seeing superfast development with some cool extra features. Both...
View ArticleSABnzbd 0.7.19 Released: Installation and Upgrade
SABnzbd is a free and open source newsgrabber that makes Usenet as simple and streamlined as possible by automating almost all tasks. It is a must-have companion for media center enthusiasts for apps...
View ArticleInstall SickRage on Ubuntu in a few simple steps
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...
View ArticleHow to migrate Shows library from SickBeard to SickRage?
May be you read my SickBeard vs SickRage comparison or just stumbled upon SickRage and decided to migrate from SickBeard to SickRage. I have setup SickBeard, configured it to manage my Shows, and used...
View ArticleLow-power budget HTPC build 2014 for a HTPC NAS Combo
In this post, I present my choice for Low-power HTPC build 2014, which can function as a HTPC NAS combo. The objective will be to make this home theater PC build function as a media center PC attached...
View ArticleHow to install OpenELEC on USB stick for Raspberry Pi?
We have clearly detailed setup OpenELEC on SD card and now we will show you how to install OpenELEC on USB stick for a Raspberry Pi media center. OpenELEC is one of the leanest media center operating...
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