
The Uncast Show
Owning an Unraid server gives you the ultimate control over your data and reduces your dependence on The Cloud. Join host Ed Rawlings to learn how to get the most out of your Unraid server, stay up to date on relevant news and topics, and get to know members of the Unraid community!
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Apr 8, 2025 • 1h
Ed and Stefano Unleashed LIVE
In this LIVE episode, Ed and Stefano take a deep dive into the Unraid 7.10 Beta, unpacking exciting new features like built-in Wi-Fi support, ZFS pools, improved GPU management, and advanced dashboard customization. They discuss the importance of responsive web design for mobile access and how to manage multiple Unraid servers with custom tabs.The conversation shifts to media management, with updates on new containers and GPU performance testing. The hosts then tackle the frustrations of installing Windows 11 — from Microsoft account requirements to de-bloating tools that clean up the OS.They share personal experiences with GPU upgrades and transcoding challenges, before comparing Plex and Jellyfin as go-to media server solutions. The discussion expands into open-source AI developments, the buzz around the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and plans for a trip to Japan.Rounding out the episode, Ed and Stefano highlight the latest Unraid updates, share their experiences with Nextcloud migration, and invite community feedback for future topics.Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Apr 4, 2025 • 6min
Unraid March Madness
Mark your Calendars for Ed & Stefano Unleashed – Live Show This Saturday, April 5Join us at 9 AM CDT for a live episode of Ed & Stefano Unleashed — your go-to show for self-hosting talk, tech news, community Q&A, and plenty of fun.Watch it live or catch the replay!Unraid OS 7.1 Beta Series Has LaunchedThe Unraid 7.1 public beta brings major improvements for users across the board, including:-Wireless networking support (Wi-Fi)-VM enhancements: VirGL, QXL, and user-defined VM templates-Importing foreign ZFS pools-Intel Battlemage GPU support via Linux kernel 6.12.20Try it out now and help shape the next release.Beta 1 BlogBeta 2 BlogNew LincStation NAS Platforms Powered by UnraidIntroducing the LincStation N2 and S1 — compact, powerful, and pre-configured to run Unraid. Now on Kickstarter with early bird discounts for a limited time.KickstarterThe Ultimate Energy-Efficient Unraid BuildWe built a 90TB Unraid server that idles around 25 watts and costs less than $30/year to run. Ideal for 24/7 operation, it's proof you don't have to sacrifice performance for efficiency.Watch the buildRead the blogThanks for tuning in!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 36min
Ed and Stefano Unleashed: The Big Premiere!
Welcome to the premiere episode of Ed and Stefano Unleashed! 🚀 Your favorite homelab creators, Ed @SpaceinvaderOne and Stefano @SPXLabs are diving deep into the world of Unraid, self-hosting, AI, GPUs, gaming, and more—with unfiltered takes and plenty of laughs along the way.Join us live for the next show!Chapters00:00 Introducing the Ed and Stefano Unleashed Show02:59 The Journey into Unraid and Home Labs05:49 The Evolution of Computing: From Windows to Linux08:54 Graphics Card Launches and Market Trends11:49 The Future of Quantum Computing24:09 Innovations in Payment Systems and Technology27:05 Exploring Home Lab Setups and Projects31:53 Exploring Old Tech and Unraid's Performance36:19 Unraid Roadmap and Intel GPUs41:11 Gaming Laptops vs. Apple Silicon43:59 Hard Drive Shopping and Counterfeit Concerns49:46 The Rise of Counterfeit USB Drives56:19 Testing Flash Drives and Community Engagement01:03:03 The Quest for the Perfect USB Hub01:04:30 Container Showdown: Plex vs. Jellyfin01:12:39 The Rise of AI: Opportunities and Concerns01:26:32 Confessions of Self-Hosting: The Dumbest SetupsWhat will you build with Unraid? Get Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or lessSend us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Mar 7, 2025 • 5min
Unraid February Digest 2025
@SPXLabs is back for another addition of the Unraid Digest for February 20205 with updates on:Unraid 7.0.1Unraid Connect API & Notification System OverhaulBig News re: @SpaceinvaderOne joining the Unraid team full time!And much, much more here: https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-february-digest-b1b7 Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 13min
Unraid 7 Full Walkthrough & New Features Breakdown
Grab yourself a coffee, tea, or beer 🍻 and get ready to dive deep into everything new in Unraid 7! This update brings massive changes, including no more mandatory Unraid array, ZFS improvements, a redesigned dashboard and other UI enhancements, and big upgrades to Docker & VM support! Whether you're upgrading or setting up fresh, this guide has you covered.Note: Portions of this guide are best viewed on Youtube!📌 Chapters00:00 Intro02:50 OS Upgrade Tips and Best Practices.06:00 ReiserFS is no more. Learn how to move to other file systems like xfs.08:10 Use mover to empty and move data so that disks can be reformatted.13:50 No 'Unraid Array' necessary now in version 7 -- perfect for SSD/NVMEs.19:10 A look at different ZFS RAID levels and what they all mean.24:25 Advantages of Compression in a Zpool.25:25 Unraid ZFS subpools, aka auxiliary vdevs: What they all mean and how to use them properly.35:30 Setting up a fresh install on Unraid 7 39:10 Unraid 7's brand new Dashboard, UI tweaks, and new settings49:12 New Unraid 7 Docker and VM features1:11:55 Next video tease🔗 Resources & Links:📥 Get Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less📖 Unraid Docs💬 Join the CommunitySend us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Feb 6, 2025 • 7min
Unraid January DIgest: Optimize and Secure Your Server with Unraid 7
We're back with our first monthly update for 2025! @SPXLabs is here breaking down all the latest news, including:Unraid 7 Stable Release: See what's new!Unraid 6.12.15 ReleaseA Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure. All users are strongly encouraged to update to Unraid 7.0.0 or 6.12.15. Learn More New Unraid Patch Plugin: This official Unraid plugin will help protect your server by keeping the OS updated with the latest patches. Learn More:https://forums.unraid.net/topic/185560-unraid-patch-plugin/New E-Commerce Developer Hire! New Monthly App Spotlight: ZFS Master PluginAnd much more! Check it all out in written form here.Thanks for tuning in.Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Jan 15, 2025 • 4min
Unraid 7 + the Unraid 2024 Year in Review
@SPXLabs is back to recap everything that happened at Unraid in 2024!Check out everything mentioned in this recap here.Breaking News: Unraid 7 Stable is out now!Cheers to an even better 2025!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Jan 13, 2025 • 4min
Unraid December Digest 2024 + Unraid 7 is OUT NOW
Santa's little helper @SPXLabs is here to bring you all of the December Unraid highlights! BREAKING: Unraid 7 Stable is out Now!1. Unraid OS 7.0.0-rc.2 was released and includes significant improvements to NFS Share handling, a fix for excessive flash drive activity, and other bug fixes. 2. We released the Ultimate Guide to Tailscale on Unraid. This comprehensive video tells you everything you need to know about integrating Tailscale into your Unraid life. Other great videos mentioned:Secure Easy Backups to a Friend’s ServerUnraid Server Build 2024 - Dedicated OBS Studio NDI Recorder NAS ist kein Backup! - Zweites NAS als Backup?GluetunVPN Setup & Unraid Container Networking Explained Thanks for listening!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 37min
The Ultimate Guide to Tailscale on Unraid
Dive into the ultimate guide to using Tailscale on Unraid 7! This comprehensive video tells you everything you need to know about integrating Tailscale into your Unraid life. Whether you're just starting or looking to master advanced features like the brand new Docker integration, Tailscale SSH, Exit Nodes, setting up a travel router for seamless remote access, and more, we've got you covered on this episode of the Uncast Show!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Unraid 7 and Tailscale Integration02:45 Understanding Tailscale and Its Benefits with Unraid06:19 Use Cases for Tailscale in Unraid12:23 Traveling? Set up Tailscale on a travel router like the Beryl AX 3000 for seamless, safe access to your Unraid server and Tailnet: 13:52 For podcast listeners, now might be a good time to pause and switch to Youtube as there is much more screen sharing going forward.14:15 Integrating Tailscale into Docker Containers with real-world examples18:45 Installing Tailscale on Unraid Server + Subnet routing31:25 Setting Up Exit Nodes and Tailscale SSH 38:45 Using Rsync over Tailscale SSH42:47: Tailscale Lock45:45 Diving into Docker and Tailscale 49:30: Tailscale Serve + Easy Remote Sharing56:40 Setting Up Pihole in Tailscale01:05:15: Global Nameservers, overriding local DNS and secondary DNS01:13:08 Utilizing Tailscale for Windows Containers + KVM01:17:30 Steam Headless Gaming + Tailscale = Gaming from anywhere!01:25:25 Tailscale + travel router = a great travel hack for RVers, Roadtrippers, Cruisers, mobile banking, and many other use cases by Key Links:Beryl AX 3000 Travel routerTailscale Docs for Unraid: https://docs.unraid.net/unraid-os/man...Adding Tailscale to Docker containers:https://docs.unraid.net/unraid-os/man...Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of Tailscale on Unraid! Like, subscribe, and share for more tutorials and tips.Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Dec 6, 2024 • 4min
Unraid November Digest 2024
Stefano Partida is beardless and back to bring you Unraid's November 2024 Digest highlighting:1. The Unraid OS 6.12.14 release2. Unraid 7.0.0-rc.1! 3. @IBRACORP 's Unraid 7 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZlocT5tKUw4. @AlienTech42 's NGINX Proxy Manager video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhacNUxVcy45. @madtc74 's RetroNAS on Unraid video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXciQYayEaw6. @beyondcloudtechnology 's Must have Plugin's for UNRAID 6+ in late 2024 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAg31SlqR_gThanks for tuning in!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube
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