Self-Hosted

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.

Topics discussed include container networking, Plex's rental service, Tailscale networking, Home Assistant project updates, voice assistants, digital estate planning, movie rentals, self-hosting with WireGuard and Tail Scale, and reviewing a case from Sliger.

Brian Moses, a guest on the podcast, shares his recent NAS build and love for 3D printers. Topics include DIY NAS, offsite backup, TrueNAS Scale OS, Prusa vs X1C 3D printers, attending Texas Linux Fest, issues with Zigbee network, benefits of trigger ideas in home automation, and using Docker files with multiple services in self-hosting.

The podcast discusses the risks and insecurities of voice commands and integrating technology, switching from Plex to Jellyfin for media downloads, advantages of ED 25519 SSH keys and introduction to Tail Scale, setting up and organizing AudioBookshelf app with TailScale, editing and managing PDFs with a locally hosted web service, exploring Lube Log and service records, a privacy-focused note-taking app called memos, home automation solutions and experiences, productivity gurus, cable management, and sponsor mention, and a discussion on sponsorships, advertising, and upcoming conferences.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the current state of their home labs, focusing on hardware, connectivity, and self-hosting. They also delve into topics such as networking gear, stability of network connections, note-taking tools and workflows, Nix OS and Ansible, package managers and reverse proxies, automation using the ESP32 platform, and syncing and managing media libraries between Plex and Jellyfin servers.

The podcast discusses topics such as integrating WLED into a new build, hardware for getting started with WLED quickly, self-hosting push notifications, installing a mini split in a garage, setting up climate zones in Home Assistant, reviewing a laptop and introducing a home lab storage server, customizing Neo pixel LED light strips with WLED, privacy concerns around push notifications, advancements in voice technology, cheaper PoE options for the ESP 32, Linux Fest Northwest, challenges faced by podcast networks, and the unique nature of podcasting.

We break down the state of the pfSense changes and the red flags we see. Plus, we're joined by Wolfgang from Wolfgang's channel to dig into his homelab and much more.Special Guest: Wolfgang.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Linode: Receive a $100 60-day credit towards your new account. Promo Code: linode.com/ssh45drives: The HL15 from 45HomeLab is an open-source, open-platform, 15-bay homelab server. Support Self-HostedLinks:⚡ Alby: Your Boost companion for the web — Create an Alby Account to get a lightning wallet for payments wherever you go. ⚡ Self-Hosted on the Podcastindex.org — Send a Boost into the show via the web. First, top-up Alby, then head over to our entry on the Podcast Index.Servo Mounted Ball Valve Blast Gate by The Brumberjack — Used to automatically open and close different parts of an airflow system. Wolfgang's Channel - YouTube — Hi! My name is Wolfgang and I make videos about tech, Linux and computers.Wolfgang's BlogRestricting ASRock Rack BMC to dedicated IPMI_LAN port only — During this process I came across a frustrating "bug" in the Asrock Rack BMC implementation. No matter the settings I gave the BMC it was getting two IP addresses. One on the IPMI_LAN port as expected in my management VLAN, and another on eth0 which is undesirable.Archive.org: opensense.comOPNsense.com - OPNsense.org — WIPO decides in favour of OPNsensepfSense Plus and pfSense CE: Dev Insights and DirectionpfSense 2.5.0 Development Snapshots Now AvailableNew license types pfSense CE & PluspfSense Plus Home+Lab is no longer available as a free download. TAC Subscription now required for CE upgrades.Addressing Changes to pfSense Plus Home+Lab — Today, we are announcing that the Home+Lab version of pfSense Plus, the commercial fork of the popular open-source firewall pfSense, is no longer available for free download.Plex Users Fear New Feature Will Leak Porn Habits to Their Friends and Family — "I can see that one of my friends is apparently watching a ton of cheesy, soft porn stuff," a user said of Plex's Week in Review email and Discover Together feature.wESP32 — Wired ESP32 with PoE — The wESP32™ is an ESP32-based core board with wired Ethernet connectivity and power over Ethernet (PoE)ESP32-S3-BOX-3 Espressif Systems AIoT — The future Home Assistant voice hardware is shipping.Unifi Network - Setup Chromecast between VLANs Chromecast casting support across IP networksInter-VLAN Casting with Chromecasts Jovian-NixOS — A set of packages and configurations for running NixOS on the Steam Deck.SSH 111 Boost Barn! — Thank you Boosters!Post-Show: Using NixOS as a router

The man behind the Google Photos killer and the Google Photos replacement developer discuss Immich, a self-hosted backup solution for photos and videos. They also cover topics like CPU and motherboard options, power consumption, open source sustainability, consolidating services, storage solutions, reliability of used computer components, listener feedback, and 3D printing a rack mount.

Doug and Mitch discuss their new home lab server and the challenges of managing firewall rules. They also touch on topics such as backup disasters, self-hosting, data sovereignty, and manufacturing challenges. Additionally, they explore options for home lab servers and discuss the search for Synergy alternatives and affordable Wi-Fi cameras.

Paulus Schoutsen, founder of Home Assistant, talks about the Year of Voice, recent legal actions from Mazda, and the results of a third-party audit. Topics also include recommended Nextcloud setup, converting dumb devices into smart ones with ESPHome, and more.