Self-Hosted

Tech expert Brent Gervais explores self-hosting fitness data, reviews a wireless video doorbell, discusses challenges with smart cameras, compares Gadget Bridge to Garmin Connect, and delves into cross-platform iMessage integration with Blue Bubbles. The podcast also covers challenges in setting up NextCloud, reflections on technology preferences, and recommendations for managing Z-Wave locks.

Exploring mini-PC surprises, Tube Archivist usage, Nextcloud updates, stacking automations with Bitfocus Companion, Lenovo Thinkcentre Tiny systems, Dell Refurbished options, cloud-free smart home gadgets, self-hosted YouTube media server, open-source spreadsheet alternative, device control with Streamdeck, Unraid OS benefits, Z-Wave vs Zigbee networks comparison, managing YouTube content for kids, and reminiscing trends and meetup announcements.

Topics include the Raspberry Pi IPO, Spotify's nonfunctional 'Car Thing' device, the increasing age of U.S. vehicles, and FUTO funds Immich. The chapter delves into ARM processors, self-hosting with Unraid, and exploring Nextcloud performance. Other discussions feature the evolution of technology, planned obsolescence in the auto industry, embracing Fiber internet, and home automation solutions.

Benchmarking Intel CPUs for home media servers, transitioning to full-time work, exploring hardware transcoding performance, analyzing power usage for servers, remote management with Pi KVM, Tailscale sponsorship, creating personalized dashboard with YAML, and software tools for self-hosting and network security.

Brent Gervais joins the hosts to discuss a lightning-powered app, the Open Home Foundation, and an open-source AirDrop replacement. They explore self-hosted file transfer systems, video streaming technology, and nostalgic tech projects. Sponsored by Tailscale, Unraid, and Grist.

Special guest Casey Liss from the Accidental Tech Podcast discusses his homelab and garage door sensor system. They try to convince Chris the Apple Vision Pro is a great remote admin tool. Topics include HomeBridge, Unraid OS, Grist, Plex on Mac mini, and Tail Scale for networking security.

Adam Morales from Unraid discusses recent changes and upcoming features. Topics include budget VPS providers, Proxmox configuration, smart power monitoring, unconventional server setups, moving to VPS, community growth, home lab upgrades, and various technology setups.

The podcast delves into topics like training AI to play Pokemon, self-hosted tools for automation, AI challenges, Bitcoin developments, troubleshooting server issues, and home server setups. Discussions include using LLM runners, GPU acceleration, TailScale for remote access, and hardware configurations for efficient servers.

Nerding out about Nix and NixOS, home lab server build, Bitcoin news, Docker Compose management, Asian cuisine, barbecue scenes, self-hosting solutions, and automation challenges discussed in this entertaining podcast episode.

Discussing VMware's discontinuation of free ESXi hypervisor, Unraid's big changes, guest Raid Owl's 30-day Linux challenge, home servers, Tailscale networking benefits, software transitions, Unraid's licensing model, corporate acquisitions of open-source projects, and innovative file sharing technologies.