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Locating people with just a phone call, Google forces a change to Let’s Encrypt certificates, yet another example of a “lifetime” subscription being cut short, connecting drives to a small form factor machine, and managing ssh keys with LDAP.   Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes What We’ve Learned Supporting FreeBSD in Production (So You Don’t Have To)   News O2 VoLTE: locating any customer with a phone call Ending TLS Client Authentication Certificate Support in 2026 – Let’s Encrypt VPN firm says it didn’t know customers had lifetime subscriptions, cancels them   Free consulting We were asked about connecting drives to a small form factor machine, and managing ssh keys with LDAP. SAS Expanders, Build Your Own JBOD DAS Enclosure and Save – Iteration 1           See our contact page for ways to get in touch.  

TrueNAS drops FreeBSD but there’s a community fork, the elusive ZFS send bug that affected encrypted datasets is finally identified and fixed, why the Raspberry Pi doesn’t make a great NAS, and when to use the zpool checkpoint feature.   Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes Maintaining FreeBSD in a Commercial Product – Why Upstream Contributions Matter   News/discussion TrueNAS 25.04 drops FreeBSD: “Fangtooth” only with GNU/Linux base FreeBSD fans rally round zVault upstart ZFS raw-send corruption bug fixed 5 things I regret about using my Raspberry Pi as a NAS   Free consulting We were asked about the zpool checkpoint feature.             See our contact page for ways to get in touch.  

Dive into the unsolvable problems in computer science that continue to puzzle experts. Discover why trusting AI for tuning ZFS can lead to dangerous pitfalls. Learn about real-life anecdotes illustrating the challenges in systems administration, especially with cache invalidation. Explore creative and innovative check-in systems for friends that respect privacy and security. The discussion emphasizes the need for human expertise in navigating complex tech situations, cautioning against over-reliance on AI.

Old passwords can still access Windows RDP, raising security concerns despite password revocation. Broadcom's cease-and-desist letters against VMware users reveal the truth behind perpetual software licenses. Microsoft is pushing a subscription model for Windows Server 2025, questioning the concept of software ownership. Strategies for safeguarding archived files involve ZFS's read-only datasets and immutable flags, offering a balance between data accessibility and protection.

The vulnerabilities of public infrastructure take center stage, with a humorous take on hacked crosswalks. Insight into Google’s struggles with data storage reveals the tensions between speed and cost. The dangers of third-party services proxying personal IPs raise ethical concerns, while listeners get advice on creating a ZFS mirror. The conversation dives into the risks of software downloads from unreliable sources, emphasizing malware threats and critiquing misleading ads in the tech space.

A recent decision by Synology restricts high-end NAS products to branded drives, sparking frustration over vendor lock-in and its financial implications. The podcast also discusses the growing complications in the CVE program and its vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity landscape. Navigating FreeBSD updates presents challenges with package availability, while effective strategies for managing encrypted backups, including key storage and credential vaults, highlight the balance between security and accessibility. Join the hosts as they share insights and personal stories on these pressing tech issues.

IPv4 addresses are worth an awful lot of money, the serious dangers of a seemingly sensible deepfake law, Microsoft is 50 years old, and our thoughts on antivirus on Linux and Windows.   Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes Accurate and Effective Storage Benchmarking   News Your IPv4 stash can now be collateral for $100M loans Congress close to passing deepfake law—Trump said he wants to use it himself Microsoft is now 50 years old   Free consulting We were asked about antivirus on Linux and Windows.             See our contact page for ways to get in touch.  

Jim’s server is getting hammered by AI scrapers and he’s big mad about it, why RCS doesn’t work on Android without Google apps, a complex Google account issue, and how Jim and Allan handle their WireGuard configs.   Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes Network Offload and Socket Splicing (SO_SPLICE) in FreeBSD   News Jim hit by AI scrapers Open source devs say AI crawlers dominate traffic, forcing blocks on entire countries AI bots strain Wikimedia as bandwidth surges 50% 80% of Web Traffic Is Bots — The Hidden Cost of AI Scraping Threat Spotlight: The good, the bad, and the ‘gray bots’ – the Gen AI scraper bots targeting your web apps An AI Scraping Tool Is Overwhelming Websites With Traffic   Free consulting We were asked about RCS on AOSP, a complex Google account issue, and how Jim and Allan handle their WireGuard configs. wg-admin               See our contact page for ways to get in touch.  

Discover the challenges of tech debt and its connection to legacy systems in organizations. Unpack the complexities of data management in NAS and SaaS, with a focus on ZFS dataset organization. Learn strategies for effective data storage, including the merits of block refcount tracking. Gain insights into managing Linux updates, particularly in a Managed Security Service Provider context. The discussion also covers the nuances of package repositories and the importance of client communication regarding updates.

Discover the critical distinctions between throughput and latency, and when each impacts performance. Dive into the Wi-Fi 6 versus Wi-Fi 5 debate, exploring the paradox between theoretical speeds and real user experience. Enjoy a light-hearted look at the emotional ties to tech gear in home labs, alongside the joys and challenges of cable hoarding. Finally, engage in a playful reflection on career choices, all while emphasizing the importance of data integrity and effective backup strategies.