DIYMediaServer

Hardware - Why You Need an HBA

Use more drives, skip cheap cards, and stop fighting your motherboard.

By KryptikWurm

- Apr 6, 2025 - 4 min read

Ever hit a wall with your media server setup? Maybe you maxed out your motherboard’s SATA ports. Or you want to hand control of your drives to a VM in Proxmox without the host getting in the way. That’s where a **Host Bus Adapter (HBA)** becomes your best friend. It’s your ticket to smoother storage configuration, more drives, and better performance, especially if you’re running a virtualized environment.

SABnzbd vs. NZBGet

Which One Is Best for Your Usenet Downloads?

By KryptikWurm

- Mar 29, 2025 - 5 min read

Once upon a time, using Usenet meant spending hours manually unpacking, repairing, and organizing downloads. Today, tools like SABnzbd and NZBGet have automated the process, making Usenet as seamless as torrenting but better. However, if you are new to NZB files, choosing between these two software titles can be tricky. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and the right choice depends on your hardware, preferences, and level of technical know-how.

Torrents vs Usenet

A look at torrents and Usenet, and how to choose between them for your media setup

By KryptikWurm

- Mar 21, 2025 - 4 min read

If you're setting up a home media server, you'll need a way to acquire content. Two of the most popular methods are torrents and NZB (Usenet). Both have their strengths and weaknesses, and choosing the right one depends on your priorities: speed, security, automation, or availability. Let’s break it all down.

The History and Usage of Torrents

From Napster to BitTorrent: How P2P Changed the Way We Share Files

By KryptikWurm

- Mar 15, 2025 - 6 min read

Back in the early 2000s, the internet was changing rapidly, and new ways to share files were emerging. Traditional downloads had a major problem because servers would get overloaded when too many people tried to access the same file. This led to the development of torrents, which provided a way to distribute data by allowing users to share pieces of a file with each other instead of downloading from a single source. Torrents have been widely associated with piracy, but the technology itself is 100% legal. Many people use torrents to distribute Linux ISOs, share public domain media, and transfer large files efficiently.

The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Usenet

How It Powers NZB Media Downloads Today

By KryptikWurm

- Mar 11, 2025 - 5 min read

Before Google, social media, or even the World Wide Web, Usenet was the backbone of online communication. It began as a simple way for researchers and tech enthusiasts to exchange information but soon evolved into a massive, decentralized network for discussions, debates, and file sharing. While it may not be as widely known today, Usenet is still active and remains a powerful tool for downloading media through NZB files.

Master the Basics Dockers Compose

A Beginner’s Guide to YAML and Container Orchestration

By KryptikWurm

- Mar 8, 2025 - 6 min read

So, you’ve heard about Docker and the magic of containers, but the words “YAML” and “Compose file” sound like something out of a sci-fi movie? Don’t worry. You are in the right place. If you’re new to Docker and wondering how to use a docker-compose.yml file to manage your containers, I’ve got you covered.