Set up ParrotOS or Debian 12 with Usenet and SABnzbd on a VPS or home server. Includes VPN split-routing so only your server's traffic goes through the VPN — your family's internet stays untouched.
Been running a ParrotOS server on Debian 12 for a while now. Using it with SABnzbd and a VPN with split routing so only the server traffic goes through the tunnel.
Few things I learned:
Debian 12 > Ubuntu for this, way more stable
VPN per-user routing with iptables is easier than I expected
Kill switch is a must
Wrote up the full setup here if anyone wants it: debianguide.dev/r-homelab
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“ParrotOS + Usenet: A Complete VPS & Home Server Setup Guide”
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