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Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 36min
Ed and Stefano Unleashed: The Big Premiere!
Welcome to the premiere episode of Ed and Stefano Unleashed! 🚀 Your favorite homelab creators, Ed @SpaceinvaderOne and Stefano @SPXLabs are diving deep into the world of Unraid, self-hosting, AI, GPUs, gaming, and more—with unfiltered takes and plenty of laughs along the way.Join us live for the next show!Chapters00:00 Introducing the Ed and Stefano Unleashed Show02:59 The Journey into Unraid and Home Labs05:49 The Evolution of Computing: From Windows to Linux08:54 Graphics Card Launches and Market Trends11:49 The Future of Quantum Computing24:09 Innovations in Payment Systems and Technology27:05 Exploring Home Lab Setups and Projects31:53 Exploring Old Tech and Unraid's Performance36:19 Unraid Roadmap and Intel GPUs41:11 Gaming Laptops vs. Apple Silicon43:59 Hard Drive Shopping and Counterfeit Concerns49:46 The Rise of Counterfeit USB Drives56:19 Testing Flash Drives and Community Engagement01:03:03 The Quest for the Perfect USB Hub01:04:30 Container Showdown: Plex vs. Jellyfin01:12:39 The Rise of AI: Opportunities and Concerns01:26:32 Confessions of Self-Hosting: The Dumbest SetupsWhat will you build with Unraid? Get Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or lessSend us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Mar 7, 2025 • 5min
Unraid February Digest 2025
@SPXLabs is back for another addition of the Unraid Digest for February 20205 with updates on:Unraid 7.0.1Unraid Connect API & Notification System OverhaulBig News re: @SpaceinvaderOne joining the Unraid team full time!And much, much more here: https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-february-digest-b1b7 Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 13min
Unraid 7 Full Walkthrough & New Features Breakdown
Grab yourself a coffee, tea, or beer 🍻 and get ready to dive deep into everything new in Unraid 7! This update brings massive changes, including no more mandatory Unraid array, ZFS improvements, a redesigned dashboard and other UI enhancements, and big upgrades to Docker & VM support! Whether you're upgrading or setting up fresh, this guide has you covered.Note: Portions of this guide are best viewed on Youtube!📌 Chapters00:00 Intro02:50 OS Upgrade Tips and Best Practices.06:00 ReiserFS is no more. Learn how to move to other file systems like xfs.08:10 Use mover to empty and move data so that disks can be reformatted.13:50 No 'Unraid Array' necessary now in version 7 -- perfect for SSD/NVMEs.19:10 A look at different ZFS RAID levels and what they all mean.24:25 Advantages of Compression in a Zpool.25:25 Unraid ZFS subpools, aka auxiliary vdevs: What they all mean and how to use them properly.35:30 Setting up a fresh install on Unraid 7 39:10 Unraid 7's brand new Dashboard, UI tweaks, and new settings49:12 New Unraid 7 Docker and VM features1:11:55 Next video tease🔗 Resources & Links:📥 Get Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less📖 Unraid Docs💬 Join the CommunitySend us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Feb 6, 2025 • 7min
Unraid January DIgest: Optimize and Secure Your Server with Unraid 7
We're back with our first monthly update for 2025! @SPXLabs is here breaking down all the latest news, including:Unraid 7 Stable Release: See what's new!Unraid 6.12.15 ReleaseA Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure. All users are strongly encouraged to update to Unraid 7.0.0 or 6.12.15. Learn More New Unraid Patch Plugin: This official Unraid plugin will help protect your server by keeping the OS updated with the latest patches. Learn More:https://forums.unraid.net/topic/185560-unraid-patch-plugin/New E-Commerce Developer Hire! New Monthly App Spotlight: ZFS Master PluginAnd much more! Check it all out in written form here.Thanks for tuning in.Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Jan 15, 2025 • 4min
Unraid 7 + the Unraid 2024 Year in Review
@SPXLabs is back to recap everything that happened at Unraid in 2024!Check out everything mentioned in this recap here.Breaking News: Unraid 7 Stable is out now!Cheers to an even better 2025!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Jan 13, 2025 • 4min
Unraid December Digest 2024 + Unraid 7 is OUT NOW
Santa's little helper @SPXLabs is here to bring you all of the December Unraid highlights! BREAKING: Unraid 7 Stable is out Now!1. Unraid OS 7.0.0-rc.2 was released and includes significant improvements to NFS Share handling, a fix for excessive flash drive activity, and other bug fixes. 2. We released the Ultimate Guide to Tailscale on Unraid. This comprehensive video tells you everything you need to know about integrating Tailscale into your Unraid life. Other great videos mentioned:Secure Easy Backups to a Friend’s ServerUnraid Server Build 2024 - Dedicated OBS Studio NDI Recorder NAS ist kein Backup! - Zweites NAS als Backup?GluetunVPN Setup & Unraid Container Networking Explained Thanks for listening!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 37min
The Ultimate Guide to Tailscale on Unraid
Dive into the ultimate guide to using Tailscale on Unraid 7! This comprehensive video tells you everything you need to know about integrating Tailscale into your Unraid life. Whether you're just starting or looking to master advanced features like the brand new Docker integration, Tailscale SSH, Exit Nodes, setting up a travel router for seamless remote access, and more, we've got you covered on this episode of the Uncast Show!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Unraid 7 and Tailscale Integration02:45 Understanding Tailscale and Its Benefits with Unraid06:19 Use Cases for Tailscale in Unraid12:23 Traveling? Set up Tailscale on a travel router like the Beryl AX 3000 for seamless, safe access to your Unraid server and Tailnet: 13:52 For podcast listeners, now might be a good time to pause and switch to Youtube as there is much more screen sharing going forward.14:15 Integrating Tailscale into Docker Containers with real-world examples18:45 Installing Tailscale on Unraid Server + Subnet routing31:25 Setting Up Exit Nodes and Tailscale SSH 38:45 Using Rsync over Tailscale SSH42:47: Tailscale Lock45:45 Diving into Docker and Tailscale 49:30: Tailscale Serve + Easy Remote Sharing56:40 Setting Up Pihole in Tailscale01:05:15: Global Nameservers, overriding local DNS and secondary DNS01:13:08 Utilizing Tailscale for Windows Containers + KVM01:17:30 Steam Headless Gaming + Tailscale = Gaming from anywhere!01:25:25 Tailscale + travel router = a great travel hack for RVers, Roadtrippers, Cruisers, mobile banking, and many other use cases by Key Links:Beryl AX 3000 Travel routerTailscale Docs for Unraid: https://docs.unraid.net/unraid-os/man...Adding Tailscale to Docker containers:https://docs.unraid.net/unraid-os/man...Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of Tailscale on Unraid! Like, subscribe, and share for more tutorials and tips.Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Dec 6, 2024 • 4min
Unraid November Digest 2024
Stefano Partida is beardless and back to bring you Unraid's November 2024 Digest highlighting:1. The Unraid OS 6.12.14 release2. Unraid 7.0.0-rc.1! 3. @IBRACORP 's Unraid 7 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZlocT5tKUw4. @AlienTech42 's NGINX Proxy Manager video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhacNUxVcy45. @madtc74 's RetroNAS on Unraid video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXciQYayEaw6. @beyondcloudtechnology 's Must have Plugin's for UNRAID 6+ in late 2024 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAg31SlqR_gThanks for tuning in!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Nov 2, 2024 • 6min
Unraid October Digest 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...Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Oct 3, 2024 • 4min
Unraid September Digest 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 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


