2.5 Admins

Jim and Allan discuss the recent ZFS data corruption bug, the complexities of interacting with ZFS on a lower level, the importance of keeping Free BSD up to date, managing servers with ZFS replication, the advantages of using golden images and ZFS replication, the significance of automated monitoring with Nagios, and the need for functional naming conventions for servers in an IT environment.

The podcast discusses how a small island nation's top-level domain gained a terrible reputation, a less scary ssh vulnerability, the concept of finished software, and the choice between powerline or WiFi for security cameras.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss upgrading their home Wi-Fi setup with TP-Link Omada controller and EAP 225 access points. They also give hardware recommendations for setting up a NAS/media server, including specific NUC form factor and prebuilt options like Synology and Netgear. The chapter on power consumption and connectivity options for small form factor PCs in NAS setups provides valuable information on affordable models and the importance of proper SATA connectivity.

Cloudflare outage highlights sloppy data center practices; running a mail server at home discussed; Android storage disaster patched but data loss still possible; discussion on package managers on Windows and Toshiba hard drives.

In this episode, the guests discuss the security breaches experienced by Okta, the ease of crashing iPhones, and Jim's report from the Ubuntu Summit. They also provide advice on what to do when you find a company's sensitive data on the Internet. Overall, an interesting conversation on security measures and vulnerabilities.

Topics discussed include water consumption of AI and data centers, China's push for IPv6, implications of poor Bluetooth security on an e-bike, and concerns about Wi-Fi network collection and MAC address subpoenas.

Discussion on Google's measures to prevent malware sites in their ads, issues with using multiple profiles on Android devices, a speculative execution vulnerability in Apple Silicon, and the pros and cons of TP-Link Omada and Ubiquiti Unifi for managing small and medium business networks.

Discussing the copyright issues surrounding AI-generated art, optimizing Samba for better speeds, and building an SSD-only NAS. Also touching on the challenges of determining ownership for AI-created works and the limitations of Samba. Recommendations include using SSHFS for file sharing and Samsung Evo SSDs for better performance and endurance.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the vulnerabilities of password autofill, adventures in network repair, and the process of setting up a home router/Wi-Fi hotspot.

This podcast explores the consequences of a network breach caused by Google Authenticator. It discusses the vulnerabilities of the app and suggests an alternative. The hosts also delve into TV setups and streaming services, comparing different approaches for a convenient viewing experience. Additionally, they recommend Collide for device compliance and advise against unreliable external hard drive brands.