Is It Normal for a First Linux Server Setup to Take Hours?
I'm setting up my first home server on Ubuntu Server to run Jellyfin, and I'm completely new to Linux and coding. I expected some friction, but I've spent…
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Is It Normal for a First Linux Server Setup to Take Hours?
I'm setting up a home server with Ubuntu Server and Jellyfin, and this is my first real experience using Linux or writing commands. I've spent around five hours…
Should I build a mini PC or NAS for a local home media library?
I'm getting more interested in keeping my own digital media collection, including movies I've purchased and game clips or VODs that I want to preserve. I'd like to…
Should I Build a Mini PC or NAS for Local Home Media Storage?
I'm getting more interested in keeping my own digital media at home, including movies I've purchased, TV shows, and game clips or VODs that I'd like to preserve.…
Affordable UK PC Build for a NAS and Jellyfin Server
I'm planning a UK-based home server with a budget of roughly £400–£800, although I'd prefer to spend less if the value is good. It would run NAS storage,…
How can I dedicate my second GPU to WSL2 containers while keeping the first for Windows gaming?
I'm trying to use one Windows PC as an all-purpose machine that stays running 24/7. Windows will handle gaming and everyday tasks, while Docker containers inside WSL2 will…
Dockerized Nginx Proxy Manager Returns 502 When Proxying to Jellyfin on Windows
I'm running Nginx Proxy Manager in Docker Desktop on Windows with WSL2, while Jellyfin is installed directly on the Windows host. I'm using a DuckDNS domain and initially…
Nginx Proxy Manager in Docker Returns 502 When Proxying to Windows Jellyfin
I'm running Nginx Proxy Manager in Docker Desktop with WSL2 on Windows, while Jellyfin is installed directly on the Windows host. I use a DuckDNS domain to reach…
Why is NVIDIA still better at hardware video encoding than AMD?
I'm planning a Jellyfin or Plex server and trying to understand the hardware choices. AMD Ryzen CPUs often outperform Intel CPUs in general workloads, but NVIDIA still seems…
Why does Nvidia still have better hardware video encoding than AMD?
Explain this in simple terms: I'm considering building a Jellyfin or Plex server. AMD Ryzen CPUs often outperform Intel in general workloads, so I'm wondering why AMD's GPU…
How can I set up a Minecraft Bedrock server in Docker on my NAS?
I already have Docker running on a NAS with Jellyfin, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to configure and start a Minecraft Bedrock server container. I'm looking…
How can I troubleshoot remote access to Jellyfin behind Docker and Nginx Proxy Manager?
I'm new to Docker and Portainer and am running several containers, including Jellyfin, on a Synology NAS. The containers work correctly on my local network, but I can't…
Does using Tailscale to access Nextcloud or Jellyfin expose my home network?
I'm setting up Nextcloud on Ubuntu running on my HP 27-a010 desktop, and it currently works only from inside my home network. I'm considering installing Tailscale so I…
How can I securely access Jellyfin remotely through Docker and Nginx Proxy Manager?
I'm new to Docker, Portainer, and running containers on a Synology NAS. Jellyfin and two other containers work correctly locally, but I can't access them from outside my…
What’s the best way to play H.265 movies from an external drive on my 4K TV?
I have a 4K-capable TV and an external hard drive containing movies ranging from Full HD to 4K. Most of the files use the H.265/HEVC codec, which my…
Synology Package vs. Docker Container: Which Is Better for Jellyfin?
I'm new to running services on a Synology NAS and I'm trying to understand the practical difference between installing Jellyfin as a native Synology package versus running it…
Which Linux-Based OS Is Best for a Beginner Media Server?
I'm getting into homelabbing and want to build a media server for my family, probably running Jellyfin. Linux is frequently recommended for this kind of setup, but there…
What’s the best beginner-friendly way to learn Docker for running apps on a NAS?
I'm completely new to Docker and want to understand the basics without getting buried in developer-focused explanations. My main goal is to run Jellyfin on an Asustor NAS,…
How can I preserve real client IPs with Caddy in OrbStack proxying to native Jellyfin on macOS?
I'm running Jellyfin natively on a Mac Mini and Caddy inside an OrbStack container on the same Mac. Traffic comes from Cloudflare in DNS-only mode, through my router's…
What’s the best way to play videos with different subtitle formats on a Roku TV?
I have a TCL Roku 43S423 and currently use Roku Media Player to watch videos from a portable hard drive. The videos play correctly, but Roku only recognizes…