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How to build your own streaming server
Learn how to set up and manage your own private, secure, and fully automated streaming site – on your home computer.
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Introduction
Can I really build my own streaming service?
Yes! Cordhacking.com has created this simple guide to cutting the cord, while still being able to watch whatever you want. Follow the steps to easily set up your home computer to download movies and TV shows, and stream them to your TV or media device.
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You have choices. We have opinions.
Cordhacking is about cord cutting on the cheap with the least effort possible. We chose a simple tech stack and proven paid Usenet providers and indexers.
What do you need to build a streaming server?
- A computer. We chose a basic Windows PC.
- A media server program. We chose Plex.
- An automated movie manager. We chose Radarr.
- An automated TV show manager. We chose Sonarr.
- A Usenet file downloader. We chose SABnzbd.
- One or more Usenet providers.
- One or more Usenet indexers.
Our Stack:
What is Usenet?
Usenet is a decentralized network that originated in the 1980s, allowing users to exchange messages and files in newsgroups. It has become a popular platform for media downloading due to its vast collection of files, decentralized nature, and long retention of content. Users can subscribe to a Usenet provider, access newsgroups, and download media using specialized software and download clients, providing a reliable and efficient way to obtain high-quality media files.
Is Usenet better than torrenting?
Usenet offers significant advantages over torrenting for media downloading.
Firstly, Usenet provides faster download speeds by utilizing multiple servers globally, enabling users to download files at their maximum bandwidth capacity without relying on the availability of seeders or peers. Additionally, Usenet offers enhanced privacy and security as users’ IP addresses are not as exposed as in torrenting, and connections can be encrypted for heightened privacy during downloads.
Secondly, Usenet provides a more organized and structured approach to media downloading. It offers dedicated newsgroups for specific content categories, making it easier to locate and access desired files. Moreover, Usenet boasts a long retention period, ensuring that files remain available for extended periods, even if they were uploaded years ago. This organized system reduces the risk of encountering malicious files or fake torrents, as Usenet’s paid service tends to attract reputable users and uploaders who are less likely to share harmful or fake content.
Usenet vs. BitTorrent
What will I be able to do after following this guide?
- Stream any movie or TV show from your computer to your TV, phone, or media device anywhere in the world.
- Automate downloads of new TV show episodes and movies.
- Manage media download automation inside your home network.