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00:00:00 – 00:15:42
The video showcases the process of setting up a cost-effective and user-friendly home media server using an old desktop computer and free software like TrueNAS Scale and Plex. The presenter explains key steps including transforming the computer, installing software, setting up storage pools, creating data sets, configuring Plex, and adding media. The demonstration guides viewers through creating a network, setting up user permissions, and optimizing Plex with transcoding options. The segment emphasizes the significance of storage capacity and the convenience of having a personal media server accessible on various devices. It concludes with a call to interact with the content and a positive sign-off from the creator.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses setting up a home media server inexpensively and easily. A home media server is explained as a computer appliance and software application that stores and shares digital media across a network. The key actions include transforming an old desktop computer into a home media server by adding extra storage drives and installing free software like TrueNAS Scale and Plex. Minimum requirements for a home media server include a CPU with four cores, 8GB of RAM (16GB optimal), motherboard support for USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0, a dedicated GPU, DVD/Blu-ray burner, and a small SSD for the operating system. The presenter demonstrates installing hard drives, specs of the desktop computer, and the installation process for TrueNAS Scale.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the key actions include downloading the TrueNAS Scale ISO image, using BalenaEtcher to flash the ISO image onto a USB drive, setting up the USB drive as the boot drive in the BIOS settings, installing TrueNAS Scale software on a small SSD drive, setting up an admin user and password, and creating a storage pool by setting up a mirror configuration. The video also covers navigating the TrueNAS Scale dashboard, rearranging widgets, configuring settings, and creating a storage pool.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the main points covered are:
– Deletion of a pool by exporting and disconnecting.
– Creation of a user (Uub) with a secure password for NAS access.
– Creation of a data set called “Ultimate Tech Hub” in a specific directory within the pool.
– Setting up shares and enabling the Windows SMB service for access.
– Setting permissions for the user (Uub) to have full control over the data set.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the narrator sets up the network by entering the IP address, creating data sets for movies, adding a user (Uub), configuring Plex, adding media to the movies folder, and installing Plex. They mention their experience with Plex, the convenience of a standalone home media server, and the deployment process. Finally, they discuss pointing storage paths to the movies folder for data and configuration volumes.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to set up Plex on TrueNAS. They guide viewers through obtaining a token, ensuring the correct time zone, media folder configurations, and GPU transcoding options. The video also covers port forwarding settings for external access. The presenter adds a movie library, mentioning the accessibility of Plex on various devices like TVs, laptops, tablets, phones, Roku, and Apple TV. Lastly, they show how to add movies to the library, highlighting the time-consuming process of transferring large amounts of data. Overall, the segment provides a comprehensive overview of setting up Plex on TrueNAS for a home media server at an affordable cost.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the creator discusses using a combination of recycled and new hard drives in their setup, highlighting the importance of storage capacity. They encourage viewers to ask questions, provide suggestions, and engage with the content while promoting likes, shares, subscriptions, and hitting the bell icon for notifications. The segment ends with an enthusiastic sign-off.