Unraid OS

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Unraid is a powerful, easy-to-use OS for self-hosted servers and network-attached storage. Make the most out of your hardware—no matter what size or kind of drives you have on hand. Get started for free at https://unraid.net

It is time to look at the media server everyone forgets: Emby. We just published a full guide on setting up Emby on Unraid, covering hardware transcoding, Wake-on-LAN, and remote access. Watch the video here: youtu.be/1VpKdp6Qcng?...

The Media Server Everyone Forgets - Emby On Unraid

Plex just tripled its Lifetime Pass to $750. Emby's is still $119, and it might be the best-kept secret in self-hosted media. In this guide I install Emby on Unraid from scratch: libraries, users,…

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Shipping code with GitHub Actions? Stop renting compute. CI Runner Farm lets you manage a self-hosted runner fleet right from your Unraid webGUI. Get Docker-in-Docker and warm caches on hardware you already own. Designed strictly for trusted / private repos. Docs: github.com/unraid/ci-ru...

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If direct play is best, why does your server have to transcode? Usually, it's due to unsupported codecs, slow internet connections, or heavy HDR tone mapping tasks. When that happens, your hardware takes the hit. Stop guessing what your setup can handle.

Take a look under the hood of Unraid OS 7.2.8. We refreshed 182 packages across the base distro. Swipe through for the exact version bumps on virtualization and storage components, including updates to Docker and libvirt. Read the full release notes: unraid.net/blog/unraid-...

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Unraid OS 7.2.8 is officially live. This is a security-focused update addressing multiple CVEs across the base system. If you are on 7.2.X or earlier, make sure to upgrade. Check the slides for the highlights. Read the full notes here: unraid.net/blog/unraid-...

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Direct play isn't always possible. Codec mismatches, bandwidth limits, and HDR tone mapping force your server to transcode on the fly. Is your hardware up to the task? Learn how to stress test your CPU or GPU and see exactly how many 4K streams you can handle.

How many 4K streams can your server handle before it falls over? Stop guessing! Our new Transcoding GPU Benchmark container lets you test your CPU, iGPU, or GPU and compare it on our new community leaderboard. Find out how your hardware stacks up:

Benchmark Your Transcoding Hardware and Compare It to Everyone Else

In this video I break down what transcoding actually is, the difference between software and hardware transcoding (and why it matters so much for a media server), and then I show you a benchmark…

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Build your server for 20% less! 💽 Starter and Unleashed licenses are 20% off until July 19 during the Unraid Summer Sale. It's the perfect time to upgrade your home lab. Grab your discounted license here: account.unraid.net/buy

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Yes, gaming VMs with GPU passthrough on Unraid are real. You can pass a dedicated GPU directly into a Windows VM for full gaming performance, all while your server handles its background tasks without breaking a sweat. Even "two gamers, one CPU" setups work flawlessly.

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Buying a physical box just for a download code? 🎮 Rumor has it GTA 6 won't actually have a physical disc. We talk about how this destroys the used games market and totally screws over players with slow internet. Are you okay with an all-digital future?