I tried Dim as a Jellyfin alternative, but its web-first experience clashed with my Apple TV setup, making watching feel like work.

If you’re looking for an affordable home media server with low power requirements, the Docker-based ZimaBoard–with its plethora of ports and add-on modules–will do the job. And if you’re ...

The M4 Mac Mini is a powerful and compact device that can be transformed into a highly capable home server. By setting up your Mac Mini as a server, you can transform the way you manage your digital ...

I turned a forgotten laptop into a full media server—no money, no pain.

I have to admit I have been keeping abreast of technology news with one eye, sort of, during this Holiday Season. I have a family, and my one child is going to grow up fast, so I’m told. Thus, I’ve ...

What if you could build a fully functional, energy-efficient server that fits in the palm of your hand? With the release of the Raspberry Pi 5, this is no longer a dream but an exciting reality for ...

It's been a long, long while since we've heard the words HP MediaSmart, and in fact, the last mention that was made wasn't exactly positive. HP's looking to put the past away and forge ahead with two ...

Fuze Media Systems unveiled their full home media system, which has several advantages over the pretty and fully competent Microsoft Windows Media Center. In a nutshell, it’s designed to be used ...

Network-attached storage is the most versatile way to store data, but that's just one of the many benefits of a NAS device. We've tested the top models: See which will work best for your home or small ...

Launched at CES 2007 in Las Vegas, the AMD Live! Home Cinema and AMD Live! Home Media Server aim to bridge the gap between the television and the PC and introduce a more comfortable form factor for ...

So I’d like to get a Mac mini and use it as a combination home media server/upconverting DVD player. This decision is complicated, of course, by the almost-everyone-is-sure-about-it rumor that new Mac ...