> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://corelab.tech/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Updates from the Lab - URL: https://corelab.tech/updates-tues-apr21/ - Published: 2026-04-21T11:15:27.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-23T18:25:54.000Z - Description: Maximizing Radarr and Sonarr after initial setup, media server networking updates, and the latest content overhauls from Core Lab. - Author: Core Lab Joe - Tags: Newsletter, #2026, #table-of-content It's been a ***hot*** minute (2 weeks+) since I've sent an update out! A late-winter cold (illness, not temp!) make Joe a dull guy that's for sure...Regardless, plenty for you to pour over and enjoy! It's a bit thick so I included a table of contents for this update. I’m excited to open up a new post with everyone (paid subscribers had early access) that delves into **maximizing Radarr & Sonarr**, after initial setup. Believe it or not, you don't need yet another app to have them 'upgrade' your files until they are ***just*** how you like them. > *You can also read my last update "meta-post",* [*Latest from Core Lab (24 Mar '26)*](https://corelab.tech/updates-tues-mar24/)*, for a brief snapshot of the site's ongoing trajectory.* --- ## **New Github Repo & Welcome Package⌨️** I finally got around to making a Github to start putting all my scripts, code pieces and various generators & errata in. More to follow once I finalize & improve each piece. This is now sent to everyone upon sign up, but as you pre-date the "[Welcome emails](https://ghost.org/help/welcome-emails/?ref=corelab.tech)", we'll show you the new expansion to Core Lab! [GitHub - corelabjoe/corelab-tools: Diagnostic, hardening and automation scripts for the Core Lab community.Diagnostic, hardening and automation scripts for the Core Lab community. - corelabjoe/corelab-tools![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/icon/pinned-octocat-093da3e6fa40-11.svg)GitHubcorelabjoe![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/thumbnail/corelab-tools)](https://github.com/corelabjoe/corelab-tools?ref=corelab.tech) - Always review code before you run it! Click the link above, go view the scripts yuorself and run them through a friend or LLM if you like. Tested on my own gear first of course 😄 - Right now it comprises a Network Auditor script and a Server bootstrapping script in both Shell & PowerShell. - VERY easy to run, simply via curl commands for Linux or PowerShell for Windows: ```BASH # For Linux (Debian 13/Trixie): # First one is the network audit, second is the server bootstrapping & hardening. curl -sL https://corelab.tech/audit.sh | bash ``` ```BASH curl -sL https://corelab.tech/bootstrap.sh | bash ``` ```POWERSHELL # Windows user? Use the PowerShell versions: irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/corelabjoe/corelab-tools/main/diagnostics/network-auditor.ps1 | iex ``` ```POWERSHELL irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/corelabjoe/corelab-tools/main/hardening/server-boostrap.ps1 | iex ``` --- ## **🍿 Media Server Networking & Management** Without further waiting, here's the recently published for all Advanced Sonarr & Radarr guide: - Step-by-step config showing you how to turn them into "Media Hunters", where you enable the Native Hunting Protocol! **Set them loose!** [Advanced Sonarr & Radarr: The Native Hunting Protocol (2026)Stop settling for “good enough” media quality. Learn how to use Profilarr and Decluttarr to build a secure, self-healing, “Always Hunting” Sonarr and Radarr stack without third-party scripts.![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/icon/Glowing_CPU-13.png)Core LabCore Lab Joe![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/thumbnail/Sonarr-radarr-and-profilarr.png)](https://corelab.tech/sonarr-radarr-profilarr-native-hunting-protocol/) - Huge Deal - **Decypharr deployment guide**! (On paid preview first) - Ever dreamt of having a streaming media server *without* having to spending thousands of dollars on hard drives? 📡 This post is available as ***early access for paid subscribers** first. It will be unlocked on 27th April 2026.👇 [Decypharr Setup Guide: Replace Downloads with Instant Debrid Streaming (2026)A complete Decypharr guide for existing Sonarr/Radarr users. Replace torrents with instant Debrid streaming using symlinks, rclone/DFS, and zero-download workflows.![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/icon/Glowing_CPU-20.png)Core LabCore Lab Joe![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/thumbnail/Decypharr-vs-Traditional.png)](https://corelab.tech/decypharr-setup-guide/) - Next up, I did a comparison post about NVME Gen 4 vs Gen 5\. What's worth you time (and more importantly, money.) [Samsung 990 EVO Plus Linux Review: Gen 5 Speed Without the HeatCan a “Hybrid” SSD outperform the flagship Gen 5 screamers? I test the Samsung 990 EVO Plus on CachyOS to see how it handles BTRFS, thermals, and 2.5GbE NAS transfers in my newest workstation.![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/icon/Glowing_CPU-17.png)Core LabCore Lab Joe![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/thumbnail/KDiskmark-NVME-drive-comparisons.png)](https://corelab.tech/samsung-990-evo-plus-linux-ssd-heat-test/) - Here we go with a big one in self-hosting lately: - **NAS vs Servers** [NAS vs Server: What’s the Difference? (2026 Guide for Homelabs)NAS vs server isn’t just semantics - it’s the difference between smooth performance and constant frustration. Learn when to use each and how to build the perfect homelab in 2026.![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/icon/Glowing_CPU-19.png)Core LabCore Lab Joe![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/thumbnail/NAS-vs-Server.png)](https://corelab.tech/nas-vs-server/) --- ## **Overhauls & Updates on Existing Content🛠️** I overhauled the [Self-Hosted Gaming Server guide](https://corelab.tech/gamingservers/) which is one of the earlier posts on the site. If you've been interested in running your own Minecraft or CS:GO2 server at home, here's the guide for you! [The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Self-Hosting Game Servers: Docker, LinuxGSM & Security HardeningMaster the 2026 gaming stack with Docker and LinuxGSM. Learn to host Palworld, CS2, and Satisfactory servers on high-performance Mini PCs with veteran security tactics.![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/icon/Glowing_CPU-22.png)Core LabCore Lab Joe![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1573053986275-840ffc7cc685-1)](https://corelab.tech/gamingservers/) If you're planning on purchasing hardware, I'd **greatly appreciate** it if you used one of my links to support the ongoing costs of the site and me! Brand new specific hardware guide for Plex builds!👇 [Best Plex Server Hardware (2026): 4K Transcoding, GPUs & NAS BuildsBuilding a Plex server in 2026? Learn how to choose the best hardware for 4K transcoding, from scavenged Intel QuickSync builds to high-end enterprise ZFS rigs.![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/icon/Glowing_CPU-21.png)Core LabCore Lab Joe![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/thumbnail/Plex-Evolution-1.png)](https://corelab.tech/best-plex-server-hardware/) [Best Homelab Hardware Guide (2026): Top CPUs, Nodes & NASConstruct your Digital Fortress. From silent N100 “Gatehouse” nodes to massive “Command Center” storage servers, this is the battle-tested hardware we trust to hold the line in 2026.![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/icon/Glowing_CPU-209.png)Core LabCore Lab Joe![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/thumbnail/ultimate-homelab-hardware-guide-2026-header-6.jpg)](https://corelab.tech/homelab-hardware-guide/) --- ## **Blog & Hosting Series 👻** It's been about a year of publishing and I realized my Ghost based blog here, wasn't pruning it's own images! Now you can manually SSH into your server and painstakingly remove each image you THINK, isn't being used... - Here's the automated safe way to 'prune' your Ghost blog [Surgically Prune Unused Images in Ghost CMS (2026 Guide)Ghost CMS never deletes old images. Learn how to use the ‘Laser-Guided’ Ghost Janitor script to safely reclaim GBs of space without breaking your theme or responsive images.![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/icon/Glowing_CPU-18.png)Core LabCore Lab Joe![](https://corelab.tech/content/images/thumbnail/Core-Lab-Ghost-Janitor.png)](https://corelab.tech/ghost-cms-image-cleanup-guide/) --- **As always, thanks for being part of the journey**. If you have questions about any guide or a specific configuration that’s giving you trouble, feel free to drop a comment on the post or fire me an email! See you in the logs, **Corelab Joe**