NZBGet Setup Instructions for Chromebook Users

NZBGet Setup on Chromebook (Tweaknews)

NZBGet is a lightweight and efficient newsreader designed for automation. If you're using a Chromebook and prefer a streamlined way to access articles from Tweaknews, follow the instructions below to install and configure NZBGet.

Step 1: Enable Linux (Beta) on Your Chromebook

Open Settings on your Chromebook.
Scroll down to Developers and select Turn On next to Linux development environment (Beta).
Follow the prompts to complete the setup. Once finished, a terminal window will appear.

Step 2: Install NZBGet Using the Terminal

In the terminal, run the following command to update the package list:
```
sudo apt-get update
```
Then install NZBGet:
```
sudo apt-get install nzbget
```

Step 3: Launch and Configure NZBGet

Start NZBGet by typing:
```
nzbget -D
```
Open a Web browser and go to:
```
http://localhost:6789
```
This will open the NZBGet Web interface.

Step 4: Add Tweaknews Server Information

In the NZBGet Web interface, click Settings in the top menu.
Navigate to News-Servers.
Replace the default server or add a new one with the following:
- Name: Tweaknews
- Host: news.tweaknews.eu
- Port: 563 (for SSL)
- Username: (your Tweaknews username)
- Password: (your Tweaknews password)
- Encryption: Yes
- Connections: 20 (or fewer if preferred)

Click Save all changes in the bottom-left corner, then Reload NZBGet when prompted.

Step 5: Connect an Indexer

To automate your Usenet experience, integrate an Indexer via NZBGet's Extension Scripts or use an external NZB automation tool that sends directly to NZBGet.

Step 6: Keep NZBGet Running

NZBGet will continue running in the Linux environment. To stop or restart it, use the terminal commands:

nzbget -Q   # Stop
nzbget -D   # Start

Once set up, NZBGet and Tweaknews make a fast, efficient combination for accessing articles across billions of posts with the fullest article retention.