The Uncast Show

Join Alex Kretzschmar, Head of Developer Relations at Tailscale, as he dives into the magic of secure networking and remote access solutions. He highlights the exciting new partnership between Tailscale and Unraid, making remote access simpler for users. Topics include NAT traversal, the benefits of Tailscale Serve vs. Funnel, and the importance of innovative DNS solutions. The conversation also touches on self-hosting best practices, plus how travelers can enhance their privacy on the go with Tailscale. Perfect for tech enthusiasts!

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 LinkedInFacebookSend us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

‪@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/6-12-132. 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/Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

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/Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

1.  The Unraid Summer Sale is on! Save up to 50% off Unraid Unleashed now all through August!  https://unraid.net/summer-sale2. 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-23. We shipped a faster, better-looking, and more reliable USB Creator.https://unraid.net/blog/new-usb-creator4. 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/6-12-115. We launched a new and completely revamped Unraid Support experience.https://unraid.net/blog/support-portalThe full written July newsletter can be found here:https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unrai...Thanks for listening!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

‪@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-beta2. 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=0sThis month's newsletter (written):https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-june-digest-f52dThanks for reading and listening!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

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.Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

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/affiliate3. 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_T3gThe Unraid May Digest also comes out in written form:https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-may-digest-719fWhat will you build with Unraid?https://unraid.netGet Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less:https://unraid.net/getting-startedSend us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

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/6-12-102. 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-masterclass4. 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=unraid7. Mealie: Your own Digital Cookbook on Unraid:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF5gMFp1Pvs&tStay Classy Unraiders!What will you build with Unraid?https://unraid.netGet Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less:https://unraid.net/getting-startedSend us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

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/@lawrencesystemshttps://twitter.com/TomLawrenceTechhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesystems/Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube