My Ubuntu file server is almost complete. With multiple terabyte hard drives in place, software for sharing files among computers on the network, it provides all the services a modern home network requires. However, one of the things it is missing is PVR functionality, which MythTV provides. MythTV is one of the premier software packages [...]

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After planning and building a Ubuntu-based fileserver, it’s time to add software to the mix, so that the computer does the work it was originally meant for. In the case with my command-line only server, the software I added was for file sharing and media serving. The software I’m explaining here was all installed via [...]

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As home networks become larger and larger, new technology will be required to get gadgets connected that are sprinkled around the house. D-Link, along with other manufacturers, has recognized that many electronics now require internet connectivity, but are either not wireless, or located next to an ethernet plug. A possible solution to this problem is [...]

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With the planning of a new computer done, it’s time to begin the process of buying and assembling the parts together. The more you read about compatibility and user satisfaction, the better your final product will be. I highly suggest perusing Newegg.com (or .ca in Canada) to read about other users’ experiences with a prospective [...]

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If you have multiple computers in the house, you can probably benefit from a single system with centralized storage. A fileserver, as it is usually known, is a computer with multiple hard drives that often sits unattended somewhere and simply gives file access to other computers. This can be an older model, with a minimal [...]

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