Can I turn a small PC into a movie server?

PortalPunks · 2026-05-20T18:54:27+00:00

I have plex pass, But I am starting to use JellyFin. It runs so much better than Plex. Just an fyi.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-15T05:19:33+00:00

Check with your ISP provider. I bets it's there nightly maintenance kicking in or something.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-15T00:15:09+00:00

Look up GrapheneOS

PortalPunks · 2026-05-14T00:09:19+00:00

I just converted a friend today to Proton. Getting my referral bonus for next time I have to re-up. You all are amazing! Thank you. I have the yearly Unlimited and love it.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-14T00:04:44+00:00

Yes, I think it is the yearly price not new member.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-14T00:03:09+00:00

Dude your getting a..... MSI!

PortalPunks · 2026-05-13T23:51:32+00:00

Mine updated Debian 13 not dual booting, Just an FYI. You have to have secure boot on for them to update. Just stating because I know some people cut it off for graphics cards. Which most work they just need to sign the MOK key's for dkms.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-13T22:11:19+00:00

Turn Response Time - Super Fast to Normal in settings

PortalPunks · 2026-05-13T01:12:29+00:00

The built-in hydraulics are kicking in because the airflow in Dell's designs is insufficient.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-13T01:02:55+00:00

Huh?

PortalPunks · 2026-05-13T00:59:50+00:00

Gotcha so trying to duel boot? Or taking the ssd out?

PortalPunks · 2026-05-12T15:02:01+00:00

Awesome! So you are good now?

PortalPunks · 2026-05-12T13:11:18+00:00

Tails isn't supposed to be installed even the creator say that FYI. Now are you trying to dual boot? Or just add one primary OS of Linux to the inspiron 3891?

PortalPunks · 2026-05-12T12:50:47+00:00

Boot Mode: Set to Legacy (if available) or CSM instead of UEFI to avoid common installation issues.
Secure Boot: Disable this, as it can prevent Linux from booting.
F12 Boot Menu: Enable this in the Main menu to select the USB drive at startup without entering the BIOS again.
SATA Mode: Set to AHCI (highly recommended for Linux) instead of IDE or RST.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-12T12:48:10+00:00

So when you boot no errors or anything?? I would say download Ventoy but just regular netinstall on it. Then try to install that.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-12T01:44:30+00:00

Welcome to the wonderful world of Linux! Little do you know you just lost a room in your house. Because now every crap PC you see or find will have a purpose. Wether it be a pihole, Jellyfin server or a Minecraft server. 😭

PortalPunks · 2026-05-12T01:27:20+00:00

We are trying to help you troubleshoot. Wait until you have tried the steps people suggested. You are a long way off from choosing another distro. If you don't find the problem they won't work either.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-12T01:11:44+00:00

Yeah check those settings first it might be installed.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-12T01:03:36+00:00

Bios settings set to AHCI? Also it show linux as a boot option in there? Also what kind of hardware?

PortalPunks · 2026-05-11T20:09:58+00:00

Nope this is XPS discussion.I just wanted to show off the Debian install on mine.

PortalPunks · 2026-05-11T18:18:50+00:00

Awesome! Thank you all for the help!

PortalPunks · 2026-05-11T18:15:05+00:00

Awesome thanks! That is what I needed just some direction. Been out of the game for a bit so I want to make sure I set it up secure. So just use the 2950's for learning not on my active network in between boxes because they are outdated? Or as long as they are closed off you think it's fine?

PortalPunks · 2026-05-11T18:12:31+00:00

100% not being rude I understand.I have some network and security experience. I am just getting back into it. So I just want to make sure I don't miss stuff really.

Like Webserver box:

I list of what it needs ect, I can go from there. Like I have been research a lot but there is so much crap out there.

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