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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 August Digest 2024
The Uncast Show
09/03/24 • 2 min
@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 ...
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https://newsletter.unraid.net/
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06/20/23 • 46 min
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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09/10/24 • 69 min
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/
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Unraid September Digest 2024
The Uncast Show
10/03/24 • 4 min
@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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The Ultimate Guide to Tailscale on Unraid
The Uncast Show
12/10/24 • 97 min
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!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Unraid 7 and Tailscale Integration
02:45 Understanding Tailscale and Its Benefits with Unraid
06:19 Use Cases for Tailscale in Unraid
12:23 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 examples
18:45 Installing Tailscale on Unraid Server + Subnet routing
31:25 Setting Up Exit Nodes and Tailscale SSH
38:45 Using Rsync over Tailscale SSH
42:47: Tailscale Lock
45:45 Diving into Docker and Tailscale
49:30: Tailscale Serve + Easy Remote Sharing
56:40 Setting Up Pihole in Tailscale
01:05:15: Global Nameservers, overriding local DNS and secondary DNS
01:13:08 Utilizing Tailscale for Windows Containers + KVM
01:17:30 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 router
Tailscale 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 potenti
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08/01/24 • 5 min
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 7 Full Walkthrough & New Features Breakdown
The Uncast Show
02/20/25 • 73 min
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!
📌 Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:50 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 settings
49:12 New Unraid 7 Docker and VM features
1:11:55 Next video tease
🔗 Resources & Links:
📥 Get Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less
📖 Unraid Docs
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All things Unraid for December
The Uncast Show
01/02/24 • 2 min
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 soonTM️: the Unraid 6.13 open beta and a shiny new website is coming with easier-to-find info and homelab inspiration!
Videos mentioned:
- Spaceinvader One’s Unraid Christmas Wishlist
- Hardware Haven's New Home Server does almost EVERYTHING
- Wolfgangs Channel's Most Powerful DIY Unraid NAS build
- Roberto Jorge Tech reviews the LincPlus N1
- Spaceinvader One's Complete Unraid Sleep/Wake Guide
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Give the Gift of Unraid and Docker PSA
The Uncast Show
12/10/21 • 10 min
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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Unraid January Digest
The Uncast Show
02/02/24 • 2 min
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/
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How many episodes does The Uncast Show have?
The Uncast Show currently has 50 episodes available.
What topics does The Uncast Show cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Podcasts, Technology and Linux.
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The first episode of The Uncast Show was released on May 4, 2021.
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