143: Your Data, Your Problem

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Feb 21, 2025

Delve into the joys and headaches of self-hosting, where control and privacy reign supreme. Discover a nifty Zigbee routing trick that enhances smart home efficiency, along with a look at secure networking solutions like Tailscale. Explore the innovative platform OpenWebUI for accessing AI models, and learn about the dynamic developments in file systems like bcacheFS. Finally, hear about practical home automation measures and community contributions that strengthen tech engagement and safety.

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INSIGHT

Self-Hosting Benefits

Self-hosting offers control and privacy, especially for sensitive data.
It also allows for craftsmanship and quality-of-life improvements.

ANECDOTE

Streaming Service Reliability

Chris Fisher's shows were removed from Paramount+ mid-season.
This highlights the risk of relying on streaming services versus self-hosting media.

ADVICE

Zigbee Routing Tip

Enable Zigbee source routing in Home Assistant for faster response times.
Add source_routing=true under your ZHA config, but be mindful of potential host overhead.

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The joys and headaches of self-hosting, a new Zigbee routing trick, and the ongoing BcacheFS vs. Debian showdown. Plus, why we're liking Open WebUI.

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