Special guest Casey Liss talks about his homelab, HomeBridge, and garage door sensors. Chris is challenged on the Apple Vision Pro. Topics include remote admin tools, Unraid benefits, and immersive technology for mobile productivity. Tail Scale's networking solution is also discussed.
Exploration of home automation tools like HomeBridge and garage door sensor systems.
Insights on high-quality video signal transmission via HDMI extenders over Ethernet networks.
Excitement over Apple's new technology like the Apple Vision Pro and its impact on content consumption.
Deep dives
The Beginning of Texas Linux Fest
The hosts discuss the origins of Texas Linux Fest and their anticipation for the upcoming event, reflecting on the importance of past gatherings in shaping the present podcast episodes.
Exploring HDMI Extenders
A detailed discussion on HDMI extenders over Ethernet is highlighted, with an emphasis on the TESmart model that broadcasts 1080p signals across the network, enabling remote display connections.
Features and Functions of HDMI Extenders
The hosts delve into the capabilities of HDMI extenders, including the transmission of high-quality video signals over IP networks, USB device pass-through functionality, and the potential for multiple transmitters and receivers.
Home Automation and Self-Hosting
The conversation shifts towards home automation, self-hosting, and the use of tools like Home Assistant, Docker, and Raspberry Pi for managing smart home devices and media servers.
Tech Innovations and Future Trends
The hosts marvel at the transformative potential of Apple's new technology, such as the Apple Vision Pro, immersive experiences, and the future implications for content consumption, network programming, and personal computing.
Community Engagement and Networking Events
Announcement of a upcoming barbecue event hosted by System76 and Jupiter Broadcasting at Linux Fest, highlighting community engagement, networking opportunities, and the chance for listeners to join in the festivities.
Special guest Casey Liss from the Accidental Tech Podcast joins the show to discuss his homelab, how he uses HomeBridge, and his delightfully complex garage door sensor system.
Then Alex and Casey do their "best" to convince Chris the Apple Vision Pro is an excellent remote admin tool.
Splitscreen App — Right now Splitscreen only allows you to create one extra virtual display. If you also use Mac Virtual Display that means you can have up to two Mac displays on your Apple Vision Pro.
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