LINUX Unplugged 643: The Sunday Soapbox
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Dec 1, 2025 Delve into holiday home lab contests and listener rig submissions. Explore the transition from Ngrok to JellySwarm for efficient Jellyfin server management. Uncover the pros and cons of in-kernel SMB with KSMBD, alongside GrapheneOS's move under French legal pressures. Engage in the bcachefs code of conduct controversy and the broader implications of filesystem debates in the kernel community. Plus, discover innovative tools like Utar for YouTube downloads and Darawich as a Google Timeline alternative!
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Use JellySwarm For Jellyfin Sharing
- Use JellySwarm to aggregate multiple Jellyfin servers behind one public endpoint for simpler sharing and account mapping.
- Replace ad-hoc tunnels like Ngrok for Jellyfin with a dedicated proxy to reduce friction and improve UX.
Prefer Identity-Aware Tunnels
- Use an identity-aware reverse proxy (Pangolin) or your mesh network to expose services securely when needed, not permanently.
- Prefer temporary access tokens or toggled tunnels to reduce attack surface and administrative overhead.
Automate One‑Off YouTube Downloads
- Use Utar (Utar/Utar?) for one-off YouTube downloads and integrate with Jellyfin for seamless playback.
- Enable SponsorBlock and metadata generation so downloads appear native in your media library.