diff --git a/machine/backyard/default.nix b/machine/backyard/default.nix
index ef27f93..1441329 100644
--- a/machine/backyard/default.nix
+++ b/machine/backyard/default.nix
@@ -28,6 +28,11 @@
     enable = true;
   };
 
+  environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
+    ffmpeg		# omnipotent media tool
+    smartmontools	# provides smartctl drive inspector
+  ];
+
   # This value governs how some stateful data, like databases, are handled
   # across different versions of NixOS. This should not be changed to a new
   # release unless the sysadmin has determined that no services would be