Linux For Everyone Episode 61: Down The NAS Rabbit Hole (with Joe Ressington)
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Jan 19, 2026 
Joe Ressington, founder of the Late Night Linux network and a musician, shares his expertise in managing home NAS systems. He dives into the benefits of ZFS for data protection and redundancy, emphasizing that RAID isn't a backup. Joe discusses practical advice for building a NAS using repurposed hardware, including tips on drive capacity and the importance of snapshots. He also highlights self-hosting advantages and ways to ensure secure remote access. Tune in for insightful recommendations on navigating the world of personal data storage!
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Rising Linux Momentum
- TechPowerUp's poll found 55.4% of respondents would consider moving from Windows to Linux after Windows 10 EOL.
- That signals growing momentum and dissatisfaction with Windows among power users.
Use JustTheBrowser To Debloat Browsers
- Use JustTheBrowser to remove telemetry, AI nags, and background startups without extensions.
- Run the provided group-policy overrides so settings persist across browser updates.
Define Needs Before Buying
- Start by asking what you actually need: storage size, growth, replaceability, and self-hosted services.
- Let your answers guide hardware, redundancy, and OS choices rather than guessing first.