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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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Unraid October Digest 2024 Nov 02, 2024

‪@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...

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Unraid September Digest 2024 Oct 03, 2024

‪@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 pools
Enhancements to hard drive SMART monitoring options
An 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!

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Tailscale Magic Oct 01, 2024

In this exciting new episode of the Uncast Show, we welcome Alex Kretzschmar, Head of Developer Relations at Tailscale and co-host of the Self-hosted podcast to talk about the magic that is Tailscale.

They discussed using Tailscale on Unraid and announced an exciting new partnership and integration between the two products.

Later, they delve into other technical topics like NAT traversal, remote access, ts.net certs, Tailscale Serve vs. Funnel, and much, much more.

Lastly, the conversation wouldn't be complete without delving into self-hosting best practices, discussing the advantages of containerization over virtual machines, and discussing emerging trends in the self-hosting space while finding a balance between self-hosted and commercial products.

Where to find Alex Kretzschmar

the Self-Hosted podcast

Timestamps:

1:15: Intros

02:15: When Ed first started using Tailscale at C-Base

03:34 New Tailscale on Unraid videos

04:25 Exciting partnership announcement between Tailscale and Unraid

05:00 What is Tailscale and how does it work?

12:50 Split DNS Magic with Tailscale

16:13 - Tailscale + Unraid = Exciting new functionality

18:00 ts.net certificates and MagicDNS will make reverse proxies, domains and API keys largely unnecessary for Unraid users

23:55 Tailscale Serve vs Tailscale Funnel

27:45 Sharing Tailnet Access out to other people: How Jupiter Broadcasting and the Self-Hosted podcast use this feature

34:20 Tailscale + travel router = a great travel hack for RVers, Roadtrippers, Cruisers or regular travel

40:00 Subnet routing in Tailscale

42:15: Tailscale is Hiring! Alex.ktz.me to get in touch

43:30 Essential steps for secure self-hosting

46:34 Setting up Unraid in a Datacenter

50:00 Beginner self-hosting services to start with

55:45 Benefits and downsides to Docker containerization

1:01:10 Underrated self-hosted services and the most challenging self-hosted services to run

1:05:03 Emerging trends in self-hosting

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Unlocking Home Automation with Joshua Kelleway of IAM Systems Sep 10, 2024

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

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Unraid August Digest 2024 Sep 03, 2024

‪@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/6-12-13
2. 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/

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Techno Tim Time Aug 11, 2024

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/

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Unraid July Digest: Summer Sale, Unraid 7-beta.2, and much more! Aug 01, 2024

1. The Unraid Summer Sale is on! Save up to 50% off Unraid Unleashed now all through August! https://unraid.net/summer-sale
2. 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-2
3. We shipped a faster, better-looking, and more reliable USB Creator.
https://unraid.net/blog/new-usb-creator
4. 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/6-12-11
5. We launched a new and completely revamped Unraid Support experience.
https://unraid.net/blog/support-portal
The full written July newsletter can be found here:
https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unrai...
Thanks for listening!

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Unraid June Digest: Unraid 7 + We're Hiring Jul 03, 2024

‪@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-beta
2. 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=0s
This month's newsletter (written):
https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-june-digest-f52d
Thanks for reading and listening!

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Larry Hryb talks gaming, tech, and Unraid Jun 20, 2024

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.

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Unraid May Digest Jun 01, 2024

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/affiliate
3. 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_T3g
The Unraid May Digest also comes out in written form:
https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-may-digest-719f
What will you build with Unraid?
https://unraid.net
Get Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less:
https://unraid.net/getting-started

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Unraid April Digest May 03, 2024

SPXLabs is back to bring you the Unraid April Digest:
Topics in order:
1. Unraid 6.12.10 is now available with a nice collection of bug fixes and a security update. https://unraid.net/blog/6-12-10
2. Unraid 6.13.0-beta.2 is out for private beta participants with the public beta coming to the masses soon!
3. Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems appeared on the Uncast Show and delivered a ZFS masterclass for us all: https://unraid.net/blog/uncast-zfs-masterclass
4. Adam Morales, Unraid’s VP of Support, appeared on Ep 120 of the Self Hosted Podcast. https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/self-hosted/120/
5. The Unraid team has a new Technical Program Manager. Say hey to Nick Bettencourt here.
6. LincPlus's LincStation N1 is now available on Amazon and comes preloaded with Unraid! A more thorough video on this unit is coming soon!
https://www.amazon.com/LincStation-Storage-All-SSD-Attached-Personal/dp/B0CRKDHMNF?ref=unraid
7. Mealie: Your own Digital Cookbook on Unraid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF5gMFp1Pvs&t
Stay Classy Unraiders!
What will you build with Unraid?
https://unraid.net
Get Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less:
https://unraid.net/getting-started

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A ZFS Masterclass with Tom Lawrence Apr 26, 2024

In part 2, Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems gives us an absolute masterclass in ZFS, answers some audience questions, talks about some of his favorite open-source projects, and opines about the shift away from the cloud back to self hosting.
Did you miss Part 1?
Interested in learning more or keeping up with Tom Lawrence?
https://lawrencesystems.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@lawrencesystems

https://twitter.com/TomLawrenceTech

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesystems/

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Get to Know Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems: Part 1 Apr 15, 2024

In part 1, Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about how he got started in tech and on YouTube and gives us a clinic on network security and pfSense.
Look for Part 2 coming very soon as Ed and Tom talk ZFS, answer some audience questions, talk about the future of open-source, and much, much more!
If you enjoy the show, please do us a favor and rate/review us on your pod platform of choice!

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Unraid March Digest Apr 01, 2024

Hey Unraiders,
Stefano Partida (@SPXLabs) is back to bring you everything that went down at Unraid HQ in March 2024:
1. We have a brand new shiny website! Be sure to check out the new Product page!
https://unraid.net/
2. Unraid OS 6.12.9 is now available with a nice collection of bug fixes and improvements.
https://unraid.net/blog/6-12-9
3. New Unraid OS pricing is live. Thank you to all Unraid users, new and old, for their feedback and support as we implemented a more sustainable pricing structure.
https://unraid.net/blog/new-pricing
4. The Unraid 6.13-beta1 has been released privately for testing and will be available publicly sometime this month! This new beta features Hybrid ZFS pools, an improved dashboard and improved navigation, VM Clone and Snapshot support, Intel Arc GPU support, an integrated file manager, and much, much more!
5. There are also some popular Unraid videos and forum threads that you can view in written form here:
https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unrai...
Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IappVGHnowY
Thanks for listening!

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Unraid February Digest Mar 04, 2024

Stefano Partida, host of @SPXLabs, is here to bring you the Unraid February Digest!
This month's digest includes:

Info about Unraid's upcoming pricing change

For more on this, we recommend you watch/listen to our interview with Lime Technology's Co-CEO's all about the past and future of Unraid.

The Unraid 6.13-Beta1 is currently out privately for testing by Unraid plugin devs so be on the lookout for wider testing sooon.

Community Content mentioned:

IBRACORP's latest video on Unraid 6.12.8
@SpaceinvaderOne's latest video on The Easy Method to Setting up Cloudflare Tunnels:
@ChristopherFlannigan's Fractal Meshify 2 Build Video
The written version of this monthly digest can be read at https://newsletter.unraid.net/ and the video version can be viewed on Youtube here.
Thanks for listening!

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The Unraid Story: Lime Technology Co-CEO's Discuss the Past and Future of Unraid OS Feb 19, 2024

On this very special episode of the Uncast Show, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Lime Technology, Tom Mortensen, and Co-CEO Tiffany Jones to talk about the origins of Unraid OS, the evolution of the product over the past 18+ years, and some upcoming changes to the company to better align the product and user's desires in Unraid 7 and beyond.
Tom and Tiffany share their personal career journeys and take us down memory lane as Unraid incorporated VMs and Docker containerization, GPU passthrough (a decision that dramatically shifted the course of the company with Linus Tech Tips), made key hires to expand the team, and talk about some key projects and initiatives that got the company where it is today.
The conversation shifts gears to the future and goes into the upcoming changes to Unraid's pricing model for new licenses and why this change is crucial and necessary for sustaining the company and improving the product for all in the years to come.
For full details on the upcoming pricing change, please refer to our blog.
Wrapping up the episode, we'll get a first look at Unraid 7 and explore some exciting future OS features and projects such as making the unRAID array optional, integrating and maintaining plugins into the OS, VM Snapshots and cloning, the "Hardware Database," the "My Friends Network," a new Unraid website, a public, open-source Unraid API and much, much more.

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Unraid January Digest Feb 02, 2024

Stefano Partida, host of @SPXLabs , is here to bring you the Unraid January Digest!
This month's digest includes:
-News about Unraid OS 6.12.7-rc1
-A new/improved Update OS tool:
https://unraid.net/blog/new-update-os...
-A long-form interview with the co-founder of @Nextcloud
-@StorageReview's review of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G in a 45Homelab HL15 case running Unraid. Check out the review and video for what they found.
-Top Unraid community videos, forum threads and more.
The written version can be seen at https://newsletter.unraid.net/
Thanks for listening!

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Nextcloud: A Self-Hosting Alternative for All Jan 26, 2024

Step into the Nextcloud HQ in Berlin as we are joined by Jos Poortvliet, Co-founder and Director of Communications for Nextcloud, for a wide-ranging and revealing look into the open-source, decentralized ethos of Nextcloud.
This in-person interview follows Jos's early days in tech and work at OwnCloud and sets the stage for a dive into Nextcloud's commitment to open-source, data sovereignty, and their broader mission to return data control to users as the company scales past 100 team members and thousands of customers.
Throughout the interview, we covered the business model of Nextcloud, learned about some lesser-known features and use cases of the Nextcoud platform (Hub 7), and learned how they integrate AI into the product while still maintaining their core values around open-source, data security, and privacy.
Ready to Set up Nextcloud?
How to Set up Nextcloud on Unraid
2023 Set up guide by WunderTech

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All things Unraid for December Jan 02, 2024

Happy Holidays from all of us at Lime Technology!
Stefano Partida, host of SPXLabs, brings you the Unraid December Digest.
The video version of this can be seen on the Uncast Show Youtube channel.
This month's highlights include:

Unraid 6.12.6 is out, and we’ve added to our Known Issues section to help users have the most seamless update experience possible.
The Nextcloud team invited Ed Rawlings of the Uncast Show to their HQ in Berlin to tape an episode and check out Nextcloud Hub 7. The episode should air in January.
2 of the LimeTech team will be at this year’s CES. If you are going and run into them, say hey!
Other exciting things coming soon™️: the Unraid 6.13 open beta and a shiny new website is coming with easier-to-find info and homelab inspiration!

Videos mentioned:

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Pub Chat and ZFS build planning with Stefano from SPXLabs Nov 17, 2023

Stefano from SPXLabs joins Ed at a pub in the UK for a cold pint and some tech talk about Redhat, PCIe lanes, CPU pricing vs. performance, and more!
They also plan out an upcoming Unraid ZFS build.
Part 2 will be video only and can be watched here on the Uncast Show youtube channel.

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A Journey Through the NAS Landscape with Robbie Andrews from NASCompares Jul 24, 2023

Imagine transforming your understanding of Network Attached Storage (NAS) from a complex, jargon-filled mystery to an easy-to-grasp concept. Our special guest, Robbie Andrews from the YouTube channel NASCompares, is here to help us navigate this complex landscape. Robbie's knack for breaking down complex topics in an engaging, whimsical way permeates through this long-form conversation.
From the intricacies of storage types and hard drives, we navigate towards the optimal configurations for a NAS, the integration of NVMEs in NAS systems, and then the conversation takes an intriguing turn towards the shadowy, dark world of ransomware attacks and the notorious Deadbolt ransomware attacks on QNAP.
Wrapping up this enlightening chat, we pit Synology and QNAP against each other, debating the merits and drawbacks of both. So, gear up and join us for a deep dive into the exciting, sometimes daunting, yet always fascinating world of NAS with Robbie of NASCompares.

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All About Unraid Connect with 3 members of the Lime Tech Staff Jun 20, 2023

Episode 18 of the Uncast Show is all about Unraid Connect:
Lime Technology's newest offering that will take your Unraid server to the next level as your one-stop shop for server management, monitoring, and maintenance.
Ed chats with three members of the Lime Technology team about Unraid Connect's current and future features, the company as a whole and much more!
Show Timestamps:
00:15 - Intros for Larry Meaney, Eli Bosley, and Spencer Jones
03:36 - How did Larry and Eli get into software development?
06:48 - New Unraid Documentation website announcement
08:13 - What does Eli, Larry, and Spencer like to do outside of work?
Mentioned:
-https://bambulab.com/en/x1
-https://pikvm.org/
15:30 - What is Unraid Connect?
17:00 - Managing your Unraid server from within the Connect UI
19:10 - Server Deep Linking
20:10 - All about certificate provisioning on Unraid
23:10 - Automated Flash Backup: How it works now and what features we're planning
24:10 - Unraid license management with Unraid Connect
26:08 - Unraid Connect language localization
27:05 - How to add a language to Connect: Open up a new issue in github
27:36 - Unraid OS localization: Unraid is supported in 18+ languages.
28:30 - Remote and Dynamic Remote Access with Unraid Connect
29:32 - Future plans for Unraid Connect
36:18 - Favorite movies, TV Shows, and/or books that everyone is enjoying
38:04 SPOILER ALERT- Skip ahead one minute to avoid a John Wick related spoiler
43:01 - Ed talks about camping!

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Jason from ByteMyBits May 03, 2023

Plex Master Jason from ByteMyBits pops by to chat with Ed about AI, Plex, Emby, Unraid apps and plugins, and much more!
Big thanks to Jason for spending the time with us answering user questions and getting to know the man behind ByteMyBits a little more.

Show Timestamps:
01:00- Hellos and Intros

02:20 - Internet Speed Discussion: Upload Throttle Limits

03:35 - What Are You Watching, Jason?

05:00 - Unraid 6.12 release announcement

06:01 - New Unraid Dashboard Talk

07:05 - How big is Jason's Media Server, Loki?

8:15 - How Jason arranges his 168TB Btrfs DVR Files with Blue Iris, scripts, and ChatGPT

10:50 - CCTV drives: are they encrypted, and are there plans to switch filesystems to ZFS with Unraid 6.12?

12:40 - ZFS in the Unraid Main Array - Compression, encryption of data sets, and ZFS Send

15:00 - Deleting Data by Mistake

16:45 - Snapshots

17:45 - Initial thoughts on ChatGPT, Bard, and AI

21:05 - Chat GPT Banned in Italy

22:40 - Could AI Steal from Businesses and Companies?

25:55 - Plex Questions: Transcoding, Bottlenecks, and how to diagnose and remove bottlenecks

29:10 - H265: Does Jason Like It?

30:55 - i5 13600k and 13900k talk

32:10 - How to optimize server power usage (watch out for old power supplies)

35:00 - Home Assistant uses and setup (Docker vs. VM)

37:45 - User Question: Has Jason ever regretted showing tech mishaps?

40:18 - Audio Question from Nathan: What is Jason's favorite Unraid app outside of Plex?

41:50 - Question from bigbigspoon: Show us your Dockers running!

45:01 - Thoughts on Emby vs. Plex

47:15 - Plex's UI, market positioning and business decisions

49:50 - Media Clients

52:23 - User Question for Ed: What is your favorite ByteMyBits video?

56:46 - Last User Question from furry67: What is the recommended server for config for VMs and Containers?

59:30 - Performance and Efficiency Cores

1:04:10 - Keeping the i9 CPU Cores cool, Delid, and Lapping CPUs discussion

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Andrew Zawadzki - Creator of Community Applications Mar 25, 2023

Get to know Andrew Zawadzki, aka Squid, an Unraid legend responsible for the Community Applications, Fix Common Problems, and User Scripts plugins, among many others.

On this episode, Join Ed and Andrew as they discuss Unraid 6.12-rc2, ZFS pros and cons, answer listener questions, and more!

⏱️ Discussion Timestamps
0:45 -Intros and getting to know Andrew

2:30 - Origin of the Squid moniker

3:50 - What Ed and Squid are watching

4:40 - First computers and interest in technology

6:30 - First forays into Linux and Unraid

9:35 - Andrew's first Unraid build, current rig, and total array size

13:20 - Cheers for beer in official Unraid beer glasses 🍻

14:30 - The origin story of Community Applications, future CA plans, and details about Dockerhub

20:15 - Discussing Andrew's other Unraid Plugins: Fix Common Problems, Appdata backup, User Scripts, and how they stack up against the most popular Unraid downloads

24:05 - User Scripts feature request by Ed

26:02 - Listener Question from Daedalus about why or why not plugins are shipped natively with the OS

29:25 - Unraid 6.12.0-rc2 and ZFS: Pros & Cons, use cases, and what Unraiders need to know

32:05 - PSA regarding backups!

33:30 - ZFS Send, compression, and other ZFS features and possibilities

38:58 - Some downsides of using ZFS

41:30 - Unraid Array Parity vs. ZFS pools; differences in data loss and other risks to consider

44:50 - New Customizable Dashboard in Unraid 6.12; Ed's Christmas wish came true!

45:30 - PSA on some plugins that are now incompatible with Unraid 6.12

47:10 - Listener question from Matt asking about booting from USB2 vs. USB3 flash drives

51:30 - Listener question from dansushi about Gaming on VMs

55:52 - Listener question from Mr. Traxson on managing multiple Unraid servers and clustering

1:00:50 - Listener question from Stefano about Home Automation videos and Unraid

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Stefano Partida of SPXLabs Feb 15, 2023

Stefano stops by the Uncast Show for a lively chat with Ed about ZFS, homelabs and gear, a listener Q&A, and much more!

Timestamps:

~:30 Intro and Hellos

~1:50: Good shows on and games currently playing

~3:30: Steamdeck talk

~4:30: Who is Stefano, and what is SPXLabs?

~6:30: Making homelab content: best practices

~9:05: Current hardware and daily driver talk

~11:15: Browser talk!

Listener Question Time

~12:15: Question from orlando500 on Graphics Card recs for Windows VMs?

~14:35: Motherboard recs for Unraid servers?

~16:45: Question about Unraid Multiple Array Pools timelines + talk about use cases

~19:30: Stefano's favorite containers and things to do with Unraid

~21:20: Browser/Security dangers and ways to keep safe

~23:15: Security best practices with browser containers and VPN usage

~27:30: Question about multiple UPS Support for Unraid

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https://www.speakpipe.com/uncast

~30:20: Question from Scott about Unraid ARM Support

~33:55: SPXLabs origin story!

~34:30: Intel ARC GPU support for Unraid = wen?

~37:40: ZFS talk time

~41:05: LuckyBackup using rsync; how does ZFS improve upon this process?

~43:05: ZFS protection against bitrot

~44:18: Stefano has a server closet now moonlighting as a dry sauna. How does he solve heat issues, and what's currently running in his server room?

~47:30: What's running in Ed's server closet?

~48:30: Why having a test server is a must

~49:55: Adblocking and vlans chat

~51:45: What's coming up at SPXLabs?

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Connect, follow, and subscribe to SPXLabs:

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Episode XIV: Return of the Uncast with a new host + Bob from RetroRGB Jan 27, 2023

Season 2 of the Uncast pod is back and better than ever, with new host Ed Rawlings, aka Spaceinvader One. 👾

On this episode, Bob from RetroRGB joins the Uncast to talk about all things retro gaming, his discovery and use cases for Unraid, a deep dive into RetroNAS, and much more!
Check out the show links below to connect with Bob or learn more about specific projects discussed.

Show Topics with ~Timestamps:

Intro from Ed, aka Spaceinvader One 👾

~1:20: Listener participation on the pod with speakpipe.com/uncast. Speakpipe will allow you to ask questions to Ed about Unraid, ask questions directly to guests, and more.

~2:50: Upcoming Guests

~3:30: Bob from RetroRGB joins to talks about Unraid vs. prebuilt NAS solutions, use cases, and RetroNAS VMs.

~6:30: Unraid on a laptop?

~9:30: Array Protection, data recovery, New Configs, new hardware and client swapping.

~11:50: Discovering Unraid, VMs, capture cards, user error.

~17:30: VMs, Thunderbolt passthrough issues, Thunderbolt controllers, Intel vs. AMD, motherboard hardware, and BIOS issues/tips.

~21:30: All about Bob and RetroRGB.

~23:00: Retro games on modern TVs and hardware and platforms.

~24:34: MiSTerFPGA Project

~27:15: RetroNAS

~30:30: RetroNAS security: Creating VLANs, best practices, and networking tips.

~37:15: Using Virtiofs with RetroNAS on Unraid, VMs vs. Docker, and streamlining the RetroNAS install process.

~43:13: Everdrive Console Cartridges and optical drive emulators.

~46:50: Realistic expectations and advice to new retro gaming enthusiasts.

~51:05: MiSTer setup how to's and retro gaming community demographics.

~55:45: Retro gaming, CRTs, emulation scaling, wheeled retro gaming setups, and how to test components and avoid hardware scams.

~1:05: Console switches, scalers, and other setup equipment. In the end, it all comes down to personal choice.

Show Links:

Connect and support Bob:

https://retrorgb.link/bob

Send in your Uncast questions, comments, and good vibes:

https://www.speakpipe.com/uncast

Spaceinvader One interview on RetroRGB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRfhSmwS3zs&t=3s

MiSTer FPGA Hardware

https://www.retrorgb.com/mister.html

RetroNAS info:

https://www.retrorgb.com/introducing-retronas.html

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Give the Gift of Unraid and Docker PSA Dec 10, 2021

Have a hard-to-shop-for tech-savvy friend? Need a last-minute gift idea for them? Great news! You can now buy Unraid as a gift directly from our website! Listen to the podcast for more details on how to do this or check out the new pricing page at https://unraid.net/pricing.
In addition on this episode, Jon goes into common pitfalls users can run into with Docker containers and how to avoid them.

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The Metaverse and Linux Driver Support PSA Nov 12, 2021

In episode 12, Jon covers the recent announcement by Facebook regarding "The Metaverse." Is this really a good idea and is Facebook the right organization to launch it? Could this be the beginning of an Orwellian future?
In addition, Jon also provides a public service announcement regarding Linux driver support of hardware and how some users with specific gear may need to hold back on updating the OS to the latest release.

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Intel Alder Lake CPUs and Pixel 6 Pro Mini Review Oct 29, 2021

In today's episode of the Uncast, Jon goes over this week's announcements regarding Intel Alder Lake CPUs and their new performance vs. efficiency core architecture. More specifically, we get into details about how this might affect virtualization setups especially those using GPU pass through. In addition, Jon talks a bit about his new Pixel 6 Pro phone and closes out the episode highlighting a new video from our friends over at Ibracorp.
Ibracorp SWAG Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7FlsvhpVGE

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Windows 11 and VM Gaming State of the Union Oct 15, 2021

In this episode, hear an update on Windows 11 support for VMs on Unraid, the process for updating, and potential pitfalls.
In addition, Jon goes deep on VM gaming and how anti-cheat developers are wrongfully targeting VM users for bans.
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Team Ibracorp Oct 01, 2021

In this episode of the Uncast, Jon is joined by Sycotix, DiskDuck, and Hawks from the Ibracorp community. These guys have been producing content for the Unraid community since the beginning of the year, showing users how to get the most out of their servers. We talk about how they got started with Unraid, the value of owning your own data, and some of their personal interests!
https://www.youtube.com/c/ibracorp
https://discord.gg/WDqDFRpTYb

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The Matrix and Apple News Sep 17, 2021

On this episode of the Uncast, I get hyped up over the recently released Matrix Resurrections trailer and talk about some popular fan theories on how the movie could be set up. In addition, I cover the news from the latest Apple product announcement event and their controversial policy on CSAM. Lastly I highlight a few popular content creators and their most recent contributions to the Unraid community.
Matrix Explained YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2v1PAoSTALNwHbWPkqYYNw
IBRACORP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IBRACORP
KP TechTips Use Any UPS Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1V02gwfqkU&t=26s
SpaceInvaderOne YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpaceinvaderOne

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The UPC, My Servers, and why ZFS support Sep 03, 2021

In version 6.10 of Unraid OS, we've added a new element to the webGui known as the User Profile Component. This element is used to help simplify key management, but due to some confusion in the community, we wanted to record an episode to further explain this new component and how it works. This dovetails into talking further about My Servers, your privacy, and our promise to existing customers.
And after that, we spend some time talking about ZFS and why so many users are requesting official support for it in our feature request thread.

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Hardware Recommendations Jul 16, 2021

Thinking about getting your own Unraid server? Not sure if you should buy it or build it? Need help sizing your needs? Well then you found the right episode for you! Join Jonathan Panozzo, CSO of Lime Technology, for a deep discussion on how to pick the right hardware. Learn about the difference between real and non-real time applications, how to size for VMs, and of course, gaming!

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All about 6.10 and 10gbps Performance Jul 02, 2021

Join Jon Panozzo for a sneak peak at some of the security changes being made in Unraid 6.10 as well as for a deep dive discussion about 10gbps performance over SMB on Unraid.
Need a refresher on Unraid security best practices? Check this out:
https://unraid.net/blog/unraid-server-security-best-practices
Curious about SMB Multichannel Support? Check this out:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-stack/hci/manage/manage-smb-multichannel

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Bill Kleyman (EVP of Digital Solutions for Switch) Jun 18, 2021

Join Bill Kleyman and Jon Panozzo for a fireside chat. Learn about industry trends relevant to cloud, on-premise, and hosted (co-located) solutions. In addition, learn about how an IT professional uses Unraid to further enhance their home computing environment and create a dividing line between personal and lab infrastructure equipment.
You can learn more about Bill here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/billkleyman/
https://twitter.com/QuadStack
In addition, check out the articles about Bill's Unraid server here:
https://www.45drives.com/community/customer-spotlights/bill-kleyman.php
https://www.45drives.com/community/customer-spotlights/bill-kleyman2.php

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Home Automation Jun 04, 2021

Join Jon Panozzo, Paulus Schoutsen (Founder, Home Assistant), and Doug Roberson (CTO, Allterco Robotics US) for an in-depth discussion on Home Automation. Learn more about the movement to automate tedious tasks and how to monitor and be alerted to key events in your home.
https://www.unraid.net
https://shelly.cloud/
https://www.home-assistant.io/
Paulus Schoutsen
https://twitter.com/balloob
Doug Roberson
https://twitter.com/dougroberson

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All about VMs and GPU Passthrough May 21, 2021

In this episode of the Uncast, Jon goes deep on VMs and passing through GPU devices to them. Get a complete history of how this feature got implemented, the other technologies that were considered, and some tips and tricks to getting the best gear and configuration for this.

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Why You Should Own Your Own Server May 04, 2021

For the first episode of the Uncast, host Jon Panozzo covers the top 3 reasons you should own your own server. Personal data responsibility, reducing cloud dependence and discovering what's possible with modern hardware all lead to getting a box that you own and control to house all of your most important data.

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