Media Server
Plex + Tdarr GPU Strategy: Sharing NVIDIA GPUs Without Hurting Playback
Assess Plex and Tdarr GPU contention with a playback baseline, one-worker tests, and peak-hour limits; pause batch work when playback regresses and retain originals for recovery.
SABnzbd Performance Tuning for a Homelab Media Server
Tune SABnzbd for homelab media automation with incomplete folders, connection counts, article cache, Direct Write, categories, priorities, and API checks.
Radarr Homelab Setup Guide: Install, Update, Optimize, Lists, and Tdarr Integration
A detailed Radarr homelab setup guide covering install choices, updates, root folders, quality profiles, custom formats, import lists, download clients, Plex visibility, and Tdarr integration.
Build and Test a Plex, Prowlarr, Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, and Tdarr Stack
Build a lawful Plex and Arr stack one verified handoff at a time, with consistent Docker paths, private defaults, playback proof, and a recovery-ready configuration ledger.
Sonarr Homelab Setup Guide: Install, Update, Optimize, and Connect to Tdarr
A detailed Sonarr homelab setup guide covering install choices, updates, paths, permissions, quality profiles, indexers, download clients, list behavior, Plex visibility, and Tdarr integration.
Prowlarr Troubleshooting: Diagnose Failed Indexers and App Sync
Diagnose Prowlarr indexer tests, sync drift, URL-base errors, category mismatches, and health alerts without exposing credentials or overwriting working Sonarr and Radarr settings.
Plex Homelab Architecture: Storage, GPU Transcoding, and Library Design
Plan a Plex and Arr homelab around storage, GPU transcoding, library structure, automation boundaries, backups, monitoring, and lawful personal media use.
Building a Production-Grade Tdarr GPU Transcoding Stack for a Homelab
Plan a Tdarr server and GPU worker with consistent paths, retained originals, output checks, and recovery tests; the downloadable automation bundle remains unverified and blocked.