SABnzbd makes Usenet as simple and streamlined as possible by automating everything. Add an NZB file and it’ll be downloaded, verified, repaired, extracted and filed away with zero human interaction. It runs on Windows, macOS, Unix and NAS (including x64) and is accessible from mobile devices via a web interface. It’s the back-end for popular apps like nzbUnity, LuneSea and NZB360 that manage SABnzbd downloads on desktops, tablets and phones.
During the installer, you’ll be asked where you want SABnzbd to save its Start Menu shortcuts. The default is fine but you can change it if you like. You’ll also be asked for your password, which will be required each time you restart SABnzbd. It’s not necessary, but it’s an extra layer of security for those who require it.
Next up is the Options tab. Here you can configure your download folders and the minimum free space threshold for these folders. You can also enable SABnzbd to automatically delete completed and discarded files. Another option is to set the pause download during post processing settings, which will pause downloads while SABnzbd is busy unpacking and repairing a file. This is useful if you’re on a limited data plan or want to avoid overusing your bandwidth.
You can also set a logon account and choose the Process Priority, which lets you assign more CPU time to SABnzbd or specify which core it should run on in the case of multi-processor, hyperthreaded or multi-core computers. This is a bit of a geeky setting but it’s nice to have the option if you have a very fast CPU.
On the final page of options you can choose if you want to enable SSL connections, which offer additional security/privacy as outsiders cannot sniff your traffic. You can also configure a schedule for your download speeds, although this is generally unnecessary unless you have a limited bandwidth connection and want to limit the amount of data used during certain hours of the day.
After you’ve configured the options as you wish, click ‘Install’ to finish installing SABnzbd. Once the install is complete you can open the web UI of SABnzbd from any browser or launch it from your NAS using the command 127.0.0.1:8080/sabnzbd/wizard. The web UI can be accessed on desktops, mobile devices and even on your TV if you have Plex on it. It’s a great way to have all of your favourite shows and movies ready to watch whenever you want. Just make sure you’re connected to your NAS network before trying this. Otherwise you’ll have to wait for a long time for the files to transfer over. Fortunately, the Plex client can connect to your NAS over Wi-Fi or over your home network, and the file transfers should be very quick. This makes it a fantastic solution for those who live in remote areas or have slow internet speeds. Plex will also let you stream from multiple NASes simultaneously, so you’ll never miss out on your favourite show again!
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