Published Oct 30, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

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Do you remember the old weather channels from the 80s and 90s? They were dead simple: a basic interface that displayed the relevant information, smooth jazz playing in the background, and only the most rudimentary graphics.

Even though they pale in comparison to modern weather channels, I feel nostalgic every time I see a station like this. In some ways, it's easier to use; I don't have to parse the information or look at fancy animations. I missed that, so I decided to bring that same utility and nostalgia back to my home Jellyfin server .

It was easier than you might expect, and the end results are impressive (to me, anyway).…