All Guides
Every guide on datahoarder.io in one place. Start with a series if you are new to a topic; each one opens with a start here guide.
Guide series
Unraid
- Unraid setup guide (start here)
- Choosing and adding a parity drive
- ZFS hybrid pools and NVMe cache
- Docker Compose on Unraid
- Remote access with Tailscale
- GPU passthrough for Plex
- Best Unraid plugins
- Unraid vs TrueNAS
- Unraid vs Synology
- SnapRAID vs Unraid
DIY NAS
- DIY NAS build guide (start here)
- What is SnapRAID?
- SnapRAID + MergerFS build
- SnapRAID vs Unraid
- ZFS vs BTRFS
- Best NAS cases
- Shucking hard drives
- IronWolf vs WD Red
- 4-bay vs 8-bay NAS
Remote access
- What is a reverse proxy? (start here)
- Nginx Proxy Manager
- Tailscale vs Cloudflare Tunnels
- Tailscale vs ZeroTier
- Tailscale on Unraid
DNS and ad blocking
- Pi-hole setup guide (start here)
- Pi-hole vs AdGuard Home
- Best DNS servers for homelabs
- How to test for DNS leaks
Plex
- Best Plex server hardware (start here)
- Best Plex clients
- Is Plex Pass worth it?
- Plex vs Jellyfin
- Plex vs Emby
- What is Tautulli?
- How to use HandBrake
Usenet files (NZB, RAR, PAR2)
- How to open NZB files (start here)
- What is a RAR file?
- How to open RAR files
- Extracting RAR files with 7-Zip
- How to open PAR2 files
Searching Usenet
All guides by topic
Usenet
Guides
- 7 Best Usenet Newsreader Clients 2026 (Free & Paid)
- Best 2.5GbE Switch for NAS: 3 Unmanaged Network Upgrades
- Best Usenet Block Account: 3 Non-Expiring Backup Servers
- Best Usenet Client for Mac: 4 Native Apple Newsreaders
- Best Usenet Deals Compared For 2026
- Best Usenet Providers 2026: Top 10 Ranked
- How to Access Newsgroups for Free in 2026: 3 Proven Methods
- How to Download from Usenet: 4 Easy Steps for Beginners
- How to Get Usenet Invites for Exclusive NZB Indexers
- How To Use QuickPar for Usenet Repair
- How To Use Radarr For Automated Media Management
- How to Use SABnzbd: The Ultimate Setup Guide for Beginners
- How To Use Sonarr for Usenet Automation
- How to Use the Newshosting Newsreader (Setup & Review)
- How To Use Usenet: A Beginner Start Here Guide
- Is Usenet Still Around? A Beginner’s Guide
- NZBGet Setup Guide For Secure Usenet Downloads
- Usenet Backbone Map Explained for Beginners
- Usenet Password Issues Explained
- What Is an NFO File? A Usenet & Digital Archive Guide
- What Is Newznab? API And Indexer Guide
- What is NNTP? The Protocol That Powers Usenet
- What Is Port Forwarding? A Guide for Usenet, VPNs, and Home Labs
Reviews
- AltHUB Review: NZB Indexing for Digital Archives
- Astraweb Review: History, Plans, And Better Alternatives
- DogNZB Review For Usenet Users
- Easynews Review: Is It the Best Usenet Provider?
- Eweka Review: 4 Reasons It Is the Best European Provider
- Frugal Usenet Review: Budget Access For Data Hoarders
- Is DrunkenSlug Invite-Only? 2026 Review & Pricing
- Newsbin Pro Review: An Archival Usenet Client
- NewsDemon Review: Speed, Retention, And Value
- Newsgroup Ninja Review: Pricing, Retention, And Speed
- NewsgroupDirect Review: Speed, Retention, And Value
- Newshosting Review: The Best Unlimited Usenet Provider?
- Newsleecher Review: Is the Classic Usenet Client Still Good?
- NinjaCentral Review: Features, API Limits, And Value
- NZB.su Review For Data Hoarders
- NZBDrop Review: History, Limits, And Mac Alternatives
- NZBFinder Review For Usenet Beginners
- NZBgeek Review: Is It the Best Usenet Indexer?
- NZBPlanet Review For Usenet Indexer Buyers
- Pure Usenet Review: The Best Budget European Provider?
- Thundernews Review: Is This Usenet Provider Worth It?
- TweakNews Review: The Best Secure European Provider?
- Usenapp Review: The Best Native Usenet Client for Mac?
- Usenet-Crawler Review: Free Tier Limits, Retention & Uptime
- Usenet.Farm Review: Free Trial, Privacy, And Limits
- UsenetExpress Review for Data Hoarders
- UsenetServer Review: The Best Budget Usenet Provider?
Comparisons
- Easynews vs Newshosting: Web Interface vs Traditional Usenet
- Newshosting vs Eweka: Which Usenet Provider is Better?
- NZB360 vs LunaSea: Best Mobile Apps for Home Servers
- NZBGet vs SABnzbd: Which Usenet Client is Best?
- Usenet Retention Explained For Data Hoarders
Automation (Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr)
Guides
- Prowlarr Ultimate Setup & Sync Guide for Home Labs
- SABnzbd Speed Optimization: How to Max Out 1Gbps Connections
- What are Sonarr and Radarr? The Ultimate Usenet Automation Guide
- What is Docker? A Beginner’s Guide for Home Servers
- What is Readarr? Automating Digital Literature Archives
Comparisons
NAS and storage
Guides
- 5 Best Home NAS Devices for Backups and Archiving
- Best Router for NAS and Plex: 4 Prosumer Upgrades
- How to Build a Raspberry Pi NAS: A Cheap DIY Storage Guide
- On-Premises Data Repatriation: The Local 3-2-1 Backup Strategy
- What is a NAS? The Ultimate Guide to Network Attached Storage
Comparisons
- APC vs CyberPower: Which is the Best UPS for a NAS?
- DAS vs NAS: Which Storage System is Best for Data Hoarders?
- Synology vs QNAP: Which NAS Brand is Best in 2026?
VPN and privacy
Guides
- Best VPN for Usenet: 6 Audited, No-Logs Privacy Providers
- How to Route Sonarr and SABnzbd Through a Gluetun VPN Container
- How to Stay Anonymous on Usenet in 2026 (5 Steps)
- What is a VPN? (And Why Data Hoarders Need One)
Reviews
- AirVPN Review: The Best Port Forwarding Alternative to Mullvad?
- Mullvad VPN Review: Still Worth It Without Port Forwarding?
- NordVPN Review: Is It Worth It for Usenet and Home Servers?
- PrivadoVPN Review 2026: The Best VPN for Usenet?
- ProtonVPN Review: The Best VPN for Port Forwarding
- PureVPN Review: Is It Fast Enough for Usenet and Home Servers?
- Surfshark Review: The Best Budget VPN for Data Hoarders?
Data hoarding
Guides
- The Best Unlimited Cloud Storage for Data Hoarders
- What is datahoarding? 5 Proven Strategies for Beginners
Data privacy
Reviews