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Setting up a media server with Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr, and SABnzbd can get complicated fast. If you’ve ever found yourself digging through your docker-compose.yml or manually editing container configurations to change a single setting, you know the pain.
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Ever tried to open a file on Linux and been hit with a Permission Denied error? It’s one of those moments that makes you feel like your computer is laughing at you. But don’t worry, you’re not alone, and it’s not as complicated as it seems. Linux permissions might seem cryptic at first, but once you understand the basics, you’ll be using them like a pro.
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If you’re anything like me and love watching a few good TV shows, keeping up with new episodes can be a real headache, especially with the chaotic streaming landscape today. One week, your favorite show is on Netflix, and the next, it’s pulled for an exclusive run on yet another platform. Trying to keep track of what’s available where, remembering release dates, and manually downloading episodes can quickly feel like more work than it’s worth.
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If you are new to Linux, the file system structure can initially seem confusing. Unlike Windows, which organizes files using separate drives (C:, D:, etc.), Linux uses a single hierarchical tree with everything stemming from the root (/) directory. Each folder inside / has a specific role, and understanding these roles can make troubleshooting, system management, and daily tasks easier. In this post, I will explain the 10ish important directories in Linux, explaining their purpose and contents in detail.
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Docker is a containerization platform that lets you run applications in isolated environments called containers. These containers package an application with all its dependencies, making them lightweight, portable, and easy to manage.
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Picture this: You’ve spent years building the perfect media collection—movies, TV shows, music, and personal backups—all neatly stored across multiple hard drives. Then one day, you hear that dreaded clicking sound from one of your server’s drives. Panic sets in. Did you just lose everything on that drive? Not if you planned ahead.
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