The Uncast Show

‪@SPXLabs‬ is all dressed up to bring you everything noteworthy for Unraid OS in October, 2024 including:-Unraid 7.0.0-beta.3 + beta.4 we're released this month. Read all about the massive improvements coming as we get closer to a release candidate. https://unraid.net/blog/unraid-7-beta-4-We’re thrilled to announce our official partnership with Tailscale, making secure networking simpler and more powerful than ever for your Unraid homelab. Read all about the changes and what's to come here:https://unraid.net/tailscale-‪@ktzsystems‬, Head of Developer Relations at ‪@Tailscale‬, joined us to talk all about self-hosting, Unraid, and Tailscale. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B07CDeSRlnc&t=0s-Unraid's Annual Cyber Weekend Sale kicks off soon on the 27th of November and runs through 2 December, 2024. Be the first to know about the sale by subscribing to:https://newsletter.unraid.net/Full October newsletter:https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unrai...Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

‪@SPXLabs‬ is back at his trusty workbench to bring you the Unraid September Digest:1. We hired not one but two new Full-Stack Developers to help rapidly build out Unraid API development. Say hello and read more about Mike and Pujit here! 2. The Unraid team attended an off-site in London to meet some long-time Unraid contributors IRL and plan for the future of Unraid such as: A public Unraid API A responsive webgui (currently being worked on!)A shiny new Unraid Account web app to make managing your licenses a breeze (currently being worked on!)Additional notifications for ZFS pools such as pool scrubs and degraded poolsEnhancements to hard drive SMART monitoring optionsAn integrated backup solution Solutions for offering alternatives to booting from a USB…and a whole lot more! 3. Joshua Kelleway of IAMSystems gave a great overview on how his business leverages Unraid for professional home automation projects across Australia.https://unraid.net/blog/iamsystems 4. Stefano Partida walks you through a new all-flash storage setup on the Lincstation N1, setting up ZFS pools on the Unraid 7 beta and shows how to pass through the LincStation's onboard iGPU to a Handbrake container. Check it out here! 5. The Unraid site has a new Partners page showcasing some of our top content creators, OEMs, and businesses that run Unraid on prod!6. Be on the lookout for Unraid 7.0.0-beta.3 in the coming days!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Join Alex Kretzschmar, Head of Developer Relations at Tailscale, as he dives into the magic of secure networking and remote access solutions. He highlights the exciting new partnership between Tailscale and Unraid, making remote access simpler for users. Topics include NAT traversal, the benefits of Tailscale Serve vs. Funnel, and the importance of innovative DNS solutions. The conversation also touches on self-hosting best practices, plus how travelers can enhance their privacy on the go with Tailscale. Perfect for tech enthusiasts!

Curious about how to get started with Home Automation? This episode of the Uncast Show promises to teach you with expert insights from Joshua Kelleway, the founder and lead system integration consultant at IAM Systems in Australia. Whether you're starting out with small home projects or working on professional setups, Josh’s journey and expertise will guide you through the nuances of home automation.Joshua shares his top recommendations for hardware and home lab servers, explaining why Unraid stands out with its user-friendly interface, ease of training, and efficient deployment and recovery capabilities, making it a reliable choice for their IAMHOME server product. For the DIY smart home enthusiasts, get the latest on current home automation trends and general advice on brands and hardware to avoid. Joshua also provides practical advice on starting with Home Assistant and using Zigbee-based devices for retrofitting lighting systems. Also, we compare various home automation technologies and examine the best practices for smart camera placements and climate control systems. Security-conscious listeners will appreciate our deep dive into the benefits of PoE cameras over Wi-Fi cameras and how advanced geolocation-based automation can make managing your home a breeze from anywhere. Tune in for an info-packed hour filled with expert recommendations and innovative solutions for your smart home needs.Learn more about IAMSystems and the IAMHOME home servers powered by Unraid: Interested in a fully set up IAMHOME server? https://iamsystems.com.au/contact/Connect with IAMSystems LinkedInFacebookSend us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

‪@SPXLabs‬ is back to bring you all of the latest Unraid news, including:1. Unraid 6.12.13 was released with several fixes, a kernel regression fix, and security updates. https://unraid.net/blog/6-12-132. Unraid had a birthday: Here's to 19 more years! https://forums.unraid.net/topic/17358...3. Techno Tim joined the Uncast Show for a great interview:   • Techno Tim Time  4. Ultimate Unraid Server: 10Gbit, Invoke AI + Stable Diffusion   • I Built an AI Home Server, And It's A...  5. Frigate NVR with Local AI Detection on Unraid   • i added a Google AI chip in my Home S...  6. Master Tailscale on Unraid;   • Master Tailscale on Unraid Pt 1: Easy...  7. Calibre - The Best eBook Management Solution   • Calibre - The Best Self Hosted eBook ...  Be the first to get the Unraid Digest by subscribing here:https://newsletter.unraid.net/Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

In today's episode, we go in-depth with our guest, Techno Tim, who shares all about his early career in tech support, his current roles in tech, and all about growing and creating his incredibly successful YouTube channel.Join us as we learn all about Tim. He opens up about the importance of audience feedback, even the critical ones, in honing his content creation skills. From overcoming the steep learning curve of AV production to confidently presenting his authentic self on YouTube, Tim's journey is filled with valuable lessons and relatable struggles that resonate with anyone navigating the digital content landscape.This episode is a treasure trove of practical tips and insights for those interested in home lab setups. We discuss Proxmox clusters, Intel NUCs, and the exciting realm of 3D printing. Tim shares his thoughts on supporting paid software like Unraid, the evolving market for high-performance home lab hardware, and the nuances of building and optimizing home lab environments. As we wrap up, Tim offers essential advice for new home lab enthusiasts and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming projects. It's an episode brimming with tech wisdom, personal anecdotes, and a glimpse into the future of homelabbing.We hope you enjoyed this as much as we did as we got to know the super nice and all-around great guy, Techno Tim!https://technotim.live/Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

1.  The Unraid Summer Sale is on! Save up to 50% off Unraid Unleashed now all through August!  https://unraid.net/summer-sale2. Unraid 7-beta.2 dropped with bug fixes and major features like full ZFS implementation, VM clone and snapshots, an improved dashboard and navigation, better hardware support (hello Arc GPUs), and much, much more!https://unraid.net/blog/unraid-7-beta-23. We shipped a faster, better-looking, and more reliable USB Creator.https://unraid.net/blog/new-usb-creator4. Unraid 6.12.11 is now available and includes some nice bug fixes backported from our work on Unraid 7, a security fix for OpenSSH, and updates to the Linux kernel and OpenZFS. https://unraid.net/blog/6-12-115. We launched a new and completely revamped Unraid Support experience.https://unraid.net/blog/support-portalThe full written July newsletter can be found here:https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unrai...Thanks for listening!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

‪@SPXLabs‬ is here again to bring you the Unraid June digest highlights, including:1. The Unraid 7 public beta is here! Read all about it here: https://unraid.net/blog/unraid-7-beta2. Unraid is hiring a Full Stack Dev. Apply here! https://unraid.net/blog/were-hiring-f...3. Major Nelson of Xbox fame joined ‪@SpaceinvaderOne‬ for a fun and interesting interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDjVUtY-0Xk&t=0sThis month's newsletter (written):https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-june-digest-f52dThanks for reading and listening!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Larry Hryb, aka Major Nelson, joins the Uncast Show to discuss his background in tech and gaming and his career at Microsoft on the Xbox team working on Xbox Live, Xbox 360, Kinect, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and much more. Larry is also a fellow Unraider and discusses how he found Unraid, his main use cases, and other tech and homelab interests. Later, Larry discusses his departure from Microsoft after 23 years, what he's up to now, and his new role as Director of Community at Unity.We hope you enjoy this very special Uncast Show. Thanks for listening and watching.Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Stefano Partida of @SPXLabs is back to bring you the Unraid May Digest!1. We can feel the excitement growing around the Unraid 7 public beta, and we want you to know we’re working overtime to get it out for you. We’re resolving a few last-minute issues before we go public, but in the meantime, check out some of the new features like Intel Arc GPU support, a new outgoing proxy manager, a new dashboard, VM snapshots, hybrid ZFS pools, an optional Unraid array, and more! [Note: These are sneak peek YouTube shorts optimized for mobile; full video to come!]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP4DM...2. Do you find yourself recommending Unraid to random strangers? We launched a new affiliate program for you!https://unraid.net/blog/affiliate3. A couple of Unraid team members will be at the South East Linux Fest in Raleigh, NC, on June 7-9. If you want to meet up for a cold one, see here:https://forums.unraid.net/topic/164701-are-you-going-to-the-southeast-linuxfest/4. Community Videos Mentioned:-LincStation N1 Setup Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhFbF...-Techno Tim Tries out Unraid: https://youtu.be/Hu6WemKa__k-Unraid NAS + £99 MacPro = Good investment? https://youtu.be/jeuUfNXToog-SpaceInvader Strikes Back - Insights, Sneak Peeks and Community Questions: https://youtu.be/K9rPGA1_T3gThe Unraid May Digest also comes out in written form:https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-may-digest-719fWhat will you build with Unraid?https://unraid.netGet Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less:https://unraid.net/getting-startedSend us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube