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[article] How to install LibreELEC on HTPC – A lightweight Kodi operating system

How to install LibreELEC on HTPC – A lightweight Kodi operating system Almost everyone has heard of Kodi, formerly known as XBMC. LibreELEC is a rich, full-featured, lightweight media center operating...

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[article] Intro to cord cutting: Sling TV review – TV packages, DVR, and more

Intro to cord cutting: Sling TV review – TV packages, DVR, and more Cord cutting is a major trend in the home theatre PC (HTPC) space. With streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime,...

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[article] How to install Kodi using AppStarter on Fire TV – Method 5

How to install Kodi using AppStarter on Fire TV – Method 5 Although there are many tools available to sideload applications onto the Amazon Fire TV, there are few that allow you to manage and update...

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[article] 5 Best subtitle addons for Kodi – English subtitles

5 Best subtitle addons for Kodi – English subtitles Kodi remains one of the top media center solutions available. The comprehensive Kodi comes with an onus on local media playback as well as streaming...

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[article] 10 Best subtitle addons for Kodi – English subtitles

10 Best subtitle addons for Kodi – English subtitles Kodi remains one of the top media center solutions available. The comprehensive Kodi comes with an onus on local media playback as well as streaming...

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[article] 6 Ways to store local media for streaming on Kodi, Plex, and more

6 Ways to store local media for streaming on Kodi, Plex, and more Media center options like Kodi and Plex are increasingly popular. Especially with a rise on cord cutting, media server alternatives...

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[article] How to Update Kodi on Amazon Fire TV using AppStarter app

How to Update Kodi on Amazon Fire TV using AppStarter app So, you have an install of Kodi on your Amazon Fire TV device and you are looking to upgrade it. It may be a Jarvis install or earlier and you...

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[article] ExtraTorrent Return launches, aims to succeed ExtraTorrent.cc

ExtraTorrent Return launches, aims to succeed ExtraTorrent.cc When ExtraTorrent.cc went offline, ExtraTorrent.cd was quick to emerge from the ashes. However, ExtraTorrent.cd is merely a The Pirate Bay...

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[article] Intro to cord cutting: DirecTV Now review – Channels, DVR, and more

Intro to cord cutting: DirecTV Now review – Channels, DVR, and more With streaming services on the rise, cord cutting is incredibly feasible. While many streaming options offer on-demand content,...

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[article] 5 Apps to edit subtitles manually for streaming to Kodi, Plex, and...

5 Apps to edit subtitles manually for streaming to Kodi, Plex, and others Subtitles are essential for many films. Whether watching a foreign film or simply to compliment audio tracks, it’s an excellent...

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[article] The Pirate Bay top 100 sites ranking – The Pirate Bay regains...

The Pirate Bay top 100 sites ranking – The Pirate Bay regains popularity If you’ve used a torrent site before, you’ve heard of Pirate Bay. The notorious site has survived raids and downtime. Plus, it’s...

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[article] How to install XBian on Raspberry Pi 3 – Lightweight Kodi OS

How to install XBian on Raspberry Pi 3 – Lightweight Kodi OS The Raspberry Pi 3 is not a very powerful device for everyday computing, but it can be used as a media player without any issues. There is a...

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[article] How to install OpenPHT on Odroid C2 – Say goodbye to transcoding

How to install OpenPHT on Odroid C2 – Say goodbye to transcoding Plex Media Server is one of the best media server software options. With Plex, you can stream your media on any Plex client device...

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[article] 5 Tips for users moving from Kodi to Plex – Things to consider

5 Tips for users moving from Kodi to Plex – Things to consider Kodi is one of the best media players available for a wide range of platforms and devices. You can easily install Kodi on devices running...

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[article] 5 Tips for users moving from Kodi to Plex – Things to consider

5 Tips for users moving from Kodi to Plex – Things to consider Kodi is one of the best media players available for a wide range of platforms and devices. You can easily install Kodi on devices running...

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[article] Install Organizr using Docker – HTPC/Homelab services organizer

Install Organizr using Docker – HTPC/Homelab services organizer In our previous posts, you learned how to install Plex in Docker, which allows you to organize and stream your media library easily....

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[article] How to simplify SSH access by using SSH config file on remote server

How to simplify SSH access by using SSH config file on remote server We talked about SSH in the past and learned that SSH is a cryptographic network protocol for operating network services over an...

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[article] Guide: How to enable Hyper-V in Windows 10 for virtualization

Guide: How to enable Hyper-V in Windows 10 for virtualization We discussed virtualization in our previous articles. But we haven’t talked about Hyper-V. Hyper-V is a native hypervisor where you can...

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[article] Watch Plex in VR with Samsung PhoneCast – Samsung beta supports Plex

Watch Plex in VR with Samsung PhoneCast – Samsung beta supports Plex Virtual reality (VR) is a major trend. From budget devices such as the Google Cardboard to top-tier headsets like Samsung Gear,...

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[article] Guide: Configure OpenVPN to autostart on systemd Linux

Guide: Configure OpenVPN to autostart on systemd Linux The perks of having an automatic VPN connection are many. But notably, it will keep your Internet traffic private. The newer systemd Linux forces...

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