Home Server

[Kenan Mathukutty]

Is there any tutorials on how to make a media server (on any platform with max compatabilty) by using an old pc/laptop, over a local network.

[another random person]

Just now, Kenan Mathukutty said:

Is there any tutorials on how to make a media server (on any platform with max compatabilty) by using an old pc/laptop, over a local network.

Define your meaning of "max compatibility"

 

There are heaps out there, try google.

 

Just a few things you need to take note of- 

 

1. The server should be up most of the time essentially meaning if you go with a PC it is recommendable that it is power efficient. 

2. Depending on the OS you use there will be many tutorials. (on older computers I would recommend using the stock OS it comes with or switching to a server os and following online tutorials. 

3. Most home servers are limited by the router speeds so try to find an efficient router.

 

 

[Kenan Mathukutty]

compatability meaning if possible connect my windows pc, android phone, a mac and from linux too

[danoedel97]

7 hours ago, Kenan Mathukutty said:

compatability meaning if possible connect my windows pc, android phone, a mac and from linux too

I am currently building a Plex media server. Not sure about the effeciveness yes as it is still being build, but it seems promising so far. Might be a platform for you to check out.

[twisties]

12 hours ago, danoedel97 said:

I am currently building a Plex media server. Not sure about the effeciveness yes as it is still being build, but it seems promising so far. Might be a platform for you to check out.

You won't be disappointed by it's "effectiveness" or "compatibility".
I run Plex myself and have no issues with it across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and chromecast from the latter.

[leadeater]

Moved to Servers and NAS

[Eniqmatic]

Step 1. Install Linux OS or Windows or whatever you want.

Step 2. "apt-get install plexmediaserver" or run the Windows installer or your OS equivalent.

Step 3. Copy media across

Step 4. Setup Plex Libraries and done.

 

 

[gamerking]

29 minutes ago, Eniqmatic said:

Step 1. Install Linux OS or Windows or whatever you want.

Step 2. "apt-get install plexmediaserver" or run the Windows installer or your OS equivalent.

Step 3. Copy media across

Step 4. Setup Plex Libraries and done.

 

 

you forgot spend 3 days and  15 hours total  trying to get samba to f*cking work for linux . there are no guides that have the complete setup that arent outdated.

 

for a home server either go amd for cheap /ebay pc tower  or reuse old hardware for a plain file server a crap pc from the 90's would work all you need is sata 2 a decent dual core cpu and 1gb internet