Hidden Configuration Options in Newsbin

Newsbin includes several advanced configuration options that aren’t visible in the standard interface. These hidden settings can be useful for troubleshooting or for experienced users wanting more control. To apply them, edit the Newsbin configuration file (.nbi) or use the Windows Registry Editor. Newsbin must be closed before making any changes.

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Chunk Cache Size

To improve disk performance, increase the cache buffer:

• In the .nbi file under [Performance], add:
  ChunkCacheSize=200

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Age and Size Filter Customization

Build custom dropdown values for age and size:

• Age:

  [Age]
  12 Hours
  3 Days
  6 Days

• Size:

  [SIZES]
  500 KBytes
  2 GBytes

 

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Memory Cache Limit (Pre-6.42)

Define how much data AutoPAR holds in RAM before writing:

• Under [Performance]:
  MemCacheLimit=50 (in MB)

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Adjusting Repair Process Priority

Reduce repair and unrar priority:

• In [Settings]:
  RepairPriority=1

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Logging Messages to Disk

Capture Logging tab data in a log:

• Registry (String):
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DJI Enterprises\Newsbin50\Settings\LogFile

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Minimum Free Disk Space Trigger

Avoid disk-full issues by raising limits:

• In [Filename]:
  MinFreeSpace=2048 (MB)

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Header Download Block Size

Reduce server strain or quota impact:

• In [SETTINGS]:
  HeaderChop=1

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UI Appearance Tweaks

Change background color:

• In [COLORS]:
  UseBackgroundColor=1

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Image Handling

Prevent image writing to disk:

• In [IMAGESAFE]:
  SaveImages=0

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NZB Folder Name Cleanup

Remove standard prefixes using regex:

• In [NZB]:
  NZB_PathCleanRE="^(msgid_[0-9]*_)|([0-9]?_)"

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TCP/IP Timeout Settings

Customize timeout values:

• Registry (DWORD):
  RecieveTimeout=300
TransmitTimeout=60

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Auto Assembly Delay

Wait time before assembling recent posts:

• In [SETTINGS]:
  AutoAssembleTimer=24 (hours)

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Automatic NZB Handling

Treat saved NZBs as if added manually:

• In [NZB]:
  AutoDownload=1

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Persistent Speed Limit

Retain bandwidth throttling across sessions:

• In [SETTINGS]:
  PersistRateLimit=1

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Skip Loading Old Posts

Prevent old articles from being listed:

• In [SETTINGS]:
  HideOld=1

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Retain Original Timestamp from RAR

Use original timestamps from archives:

• In [AutoRAR]:
  KeepFilestamp=1

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Skip Repair for Perfect Sets

Enable direct unpack if data is complete:

• In [AUTORAR]:
  EarlyDecode=1

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Folder Creation Based on Subject

Assign unique folders per selected post:

• In [SETTINGS]:
  SingleSubject=0

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Separate Metadata from Compacted Sets

Exclude metadata from combined archives:

• In [SETTINGS]:
  CombineMeta=0