DIYMediaServer

Master the Basics - How to Install and Use SnapRAID for a Resilient Home Media Server

A Guide to Installing, Configuring, and Using SnapRAID with MergerFS for Data Protection

By KryptikWurm

- Feb 8, 2025 - 10 min read

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.

Master the Basics - MergerFS the Best Way to Combine Drives for Your Home Media Server

Combine Multiple Drives into One Seamless Storage Pool Without RAID or Complexity

By KryptikWurm

- Feb 2, 2025 - 5 min read

If you’re like me, you buy hard drives whenever you find the best price per terabyte. Over time, this leads to a mix of different-sized drives, making storage management a nightmare. Your media files end up scattered across multiple disks, and figuring out where everything is stored becomes a hassle. Wouldn’t it be great if all your drives worked together as one seamless storage pool? That’s exactly what MergerFS does.

Choosing the Right NAS Solution OpenMediaVault vs UNRAID vs TrueNAS Core vs TrueNAS Scale vs DIY

Find the Right Fit for Your Storage, Virtualization, and Media Needs

By KryptikWurm

- Jan 31, 2025 - 10 min read

Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions are essential for home users, media enthusiasts, and businesses looking to store, manage, and protect data. With numerous software NAS options available, choosing the right one depends on various factors such as ease of use, expandability, redundancy, and budget.

Master the Basics - The 10 Most Important Linux Commands and How to Use Them

Master These 10 Linux Commands to Level Up Your Skills

By KryptikWurm

- Jan 26, 2025 - 20 min read

If you just installed Linux on your new server to host your locally stored media, chances are your are you are looking at a command prompt, with a flashing cursor and no clue on how to even start. If you’re new to Linux, the terminal can seem like an intimidating black box. Commands, strange symbols, and endless possibilities stretch out in front of you, leaving you wondering where to begin. But here’s the good news: Linux isn’t about memorizing a thousand commands. It’s about mastering the essentials that empower you to understand and control your system with confidence.

Turn an Old Computer Into a Media Server Part 4 How to Configure Jellyfin

Bringing It All Together: Setting Up Jellyfin for the Ultimate Streaming Experience

By KryptikWurm

- Jan 20, 2025 - 4 min read

In this post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to get Jellyfin up and running: completing the setup wizard and adding your media libraries to customizing settings and testing playback. By the end, your media server will be fully operational, ready to stream movies, TV shows, music, and more to any device on your network.

Troubleshooting - Jellyfin Server Access Issues

Cant Access Jellyfin in Your Browser? Here Is How to Fix It

By KryptikWurm

- Jan 20, 2025 - 2 min read

Setting up a home media server with Jellyfin is exciting, until you hit a snag. One of the most common issues is not being able to access Jellyfin in your browser after entering the server’s IP address followed by :8096. The good news? This is a common issue with straightforward solutions. Let’s walk through the steps to diagnose and resolve the problem.