Topics discussed include container networking, Plex's rental service, Tailscale networking, Home Assistant project updates, voice assistants, digital estate planning, movie rentals, self-hosting with WireGuard and Tail Scale, and reviewing a case from Sliger.
Plex introduces a movie rental service on the Plex platform, providing users with easy and accessible options for renting movies.
Teensy Obsidian proves to be a valuable note-taking tool for one listener, complementing their Markdown-based workflow.
Listening to familiar tunes and using headphones can enhance concentration and immersion in work, reducing distractions.
Deep dives
Plex launches movie rental service
Plex has introduced a movie rental service, offering a selection of titles for $3.99 with a 30-day rental period. The service is integrated into the Plex platform, making it easily accessible for users who are already using Plex. While it may not address the piracy issue, it provides an option for users to rent movies without having to resort to other platforms like Google or Apple. The service has been in development since 2020 and offers a simple and familiar browsing experience for users.
Using Teensy Obsidian
One listener shares their positive experience using Teensy Obsidian, stating that it perfectly complements their Markdown-based note-taking workflow. They have been running Teensy Obsidian on their tailnet, allowing them to access their notes from anywhere through a browser. While the listener occasionally faces issues with images when rendering Markdown through the web interface, they find it to be a minor inconvenience. Overall, Teensy Obsidian has proved to be a valuable note-taking tool for them.
Benefiting from Music to Stay Focused
One listener expresses gratitude for understanding the positive impact of music on concentration. They mention that they have had difficulty explaining this to their manager in the past. The listener shares a personal experience of how they enjoyed their best lap times during a track day while listening to familiar tunes. Headphones and music have always been a magic source for concentration, allowing the listener to get immersed in work and reducing distractions.
The Appeal of Prusa 3D Printers
A listener expresses their love for Prusa 3D printers and how it has become a part of their soul. They appreciate the reliability and the ability to print replacement parts when needed. While they don't see their loyalty to Prusa changing, they have also been experimenting with other printers and exploring the world of 3D printing.
Weekly Launch Show Announcement
Alex announces the launch of his new show, 'The Launch,' which focuses on tech news and music. Each episode features highlights from the week's news and value-for-value music contributions. Listeners are invited to check out the show at weeklylaunch.rocks and share their feedback.
π Boost with Fountain FM β Fountain 1.0 has a new UI, upgrades, and super simple Strike integration for easy Boosts.
π Lunch at SCaLE π, Sat, Mar 16, 2024, 1:30 PM | Meetup β Let's put an official time down on the calendar to get together. The Yardhouse has always been a solid go-to, so sit down and break bread with the Unplugged crew during the lunch break on Saturday!
Tailscale for Docker Container - Chris' Note β The basic idea is to create a tailscale service container, that runs along side the main app container. You then set the main app container to use the tailscale container for networking.
audiobookshelf-docker-compose.yml β Chris' docker-compose.yml for audiobookshelf that uses a Tailscale service container for networking.
2024.2: More voice, more icons, more integrations, more... everything! β In general, contributions to our open-source project have been amazing this month. Iβve never seen so many contributed bug fixes, improvements, and new features in a single release. Likeβ¦ 21 new integrations! This is, without a doubt, the largest release weβve ever put out. A big shout-out to everyone who helped! β€οΈ
