Best Unraid Podcasts (2025)

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Ep05 - Plex for books _ Plex Drama _ Remote PCs _ Self Hosted Analytics _ Guacamole _ Calendar and Contacts 18:55

7h ago18:55

18:55

Self Hosted Podcast: https://selfhosted.show/ WunderTech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdtTw5e1aHI Lawrence Systems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX53C80c05k Litlyx: https://litlyx.com/ BookLore: https://github.com/adityachandelgit/BookLore Audio Bookshelf: https://www.audiobookshelf.org/ Go Hugo: https://gohugo.io/ Self Hosted MVP Rankings: …

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149: Notify Thyself 1:06:27

3d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

A slick new CoreOS-based distro that might be your next home-lab base, easy self-hosted notifications, and Plex stumbles into controversy. Plus: ECC RAM guilt. Special Guests: Brent Gervais and Dusty Mabe . Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Tailscale: …

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Immich update, Google Analytics + WeTransfer replacements, comment wars and more... 19:18

7d ago19:18

19:18

Thoughts on Synology's newest video, a missed update from Immich, Loggify, Rybitt, and Palmr. My favorite though... comment section drama because of efficiency and temps in ARM computing. Wundertech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKjGwhBwJ4c SpaceRex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyGFpGIBFm4 TechnoTim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PdLHsSRHt…

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Ep3/ Mini Racks! Plex Pass, Jobspy, Get-Homepage, Uni-Fi 12:00

14d ago12:00

12:00

Links to topics: Plex Pass News: https://www.plex.tv/blog/important-2025-plex-updates/ Jobspy: https://github.com/rainmanjam/jobspy-api Tautulli: https://tautulli.com/ Get Homepage: https://gethomepage.dev/ Core Control: https://github.com/crocofied/CoreControl Pincflat: https://github.com/kieraneglin/pinchflat Minirack 3d print: https://www.the-di…

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Home Lab Wins, Vendor Lock-In Fails, and Tales from Japan 1:37:26

16d ago1:37:26

1:37:26

In this May edition of Ed & Stefano Unleashed, join us for a jam-packed discussion covering everything from Unraid 7.1's biggest new features to the frustrations of vendor lock-in in the NAS world, and much, much more: Ed returns from Japan with tech stories, cultural insights, and a few surprises—including a deep dive into Japan’s electronics scen…

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148: Homelab Disaster Prep 1:02:16

17d ago1:02:16

1:02:16

A week-long power blackout knocks out our guests homelab. We dig into Unraid 7.1, and push Home Assistant to keep things running—even when the power doesn’t. Special Guest: Stephen Schattin. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 u…

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Synology Mess, PewDiePie Linux, Perfect Media Server, Convert Tools, Dashboard Icons 14:23

20d ago14:23

14:23

Links to the show topics: Self.h Icons: https://selfh.st/icons/ Dashboard Icons: https://dashboardicons.com/ The Perfect Media Server: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt67zz9p0FU&t=294s IT-Tools: https://it-tools.tech/ Omnitools: https://omnitools.app/ Convert-X: https://github.com/C4illin/ConvertX IT Tools: https://it-tools.tech/ Tech Hut Proxmox …

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2025-04-21 News in Self Hosting 11:54

27d ago11:54

11:54

Synology drops support for third party HDDs Papra / PDF Ding - Document management Komodo - Manage your Docker Containers Mazanoke - Self hosted web gui to compress images A new Beelink 6 bay NVME NAS youtube.com/@volumedata21 Papra Github: https://github.com/papra-hq/papra PDF Ding Github: https://github.com/mrmn2/PdfDing Mazanoke Github: https://…

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147: The Problem with Game Streaming 47:38

1M ago47:38

47:38

Alex finally cracks a years-old mystery, Chris reveals his latest experiments, and we share updates on our freshest gear. Plus, a important show update. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid:…

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Ed and Stefano Unleashed LIVE 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

In this LIVE episode, Ed and Stefano take a deep dive into the Unraid 7.10 Beta, unpacking exciting new features like built-in Wi-Fi support, ZFS pools, improved GPU management, and advanced dashboard customization. They discuss the importance of responsive web design for mobile access and how to manage multiple Unraid servers with custom tabs. The…

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Unraid March Madness 6:05

2M ago6:05

6:05

Mark your Calendars for Ed & Stefano Unleashed – Live Show This Saturday, April 5 Join us at 9 AM CDT for a live episode of Ed & Stefano Unleashed — your go-to show for self-hosting talk, tech news, community Q&A, and plenty of fun. Watch it live or catch the replay! Unraid OS 7.1 Beta Series Has Launched The Unraid 7.1 public beta brings major imp…

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146: When AI Attacks 47:30

2M ago47:30

47:30

We're joined by Xe Iaso, who discusses a creative solution to relentless AI bots and the unexpected delights of running an outrageously overpowered homelab. Special Guest: Xe Iaso. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 1…

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145: The Great Plexodus 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

When your go-to tools flip the script, our thoughts on Plex's new changes, sensors, and the creeping cost of easy. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for…

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Ed and Stefano Unleashed: The Big Premiere! 1:36:07

3M ago1:36:07

1:36:07

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! Chapters 00:00 Introducing the Ed and Ste…

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Unraid February Digest 2025 4:51

3M ago4:51

4:51

@SPXLabs is back for another addition of the Unraid Digest for February 20205 with updates on: Unraid 7.0.1 Unraid Connect API & Notification System Overhaul Big 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 text Other Ways to Connect with…

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144: Silence of the RAMs 52:21

3M ago52:21

52:21

Alex’s server meets a tragic end—but its replacement is shaping up to be a beast. Meanwhile, Chris experiments with budget CO₂ detectors, sirens, and smart integrations. Plus some surprises! Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Tailscale: Tailscale is a Z…

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143: Your Data, Your Problem 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

The joys and headaches of self-hosting, a new Zigbee routing trick, and the ongoing BcacheFS vs. Debian showdown. Plus, why we're liking Open WebUI. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid: A p…

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Unraid 7 Full Walkthrough & New Features Breakdown 1:13:18

3M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

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…

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142: Cloud Your Judgment 54:19

3M ago54:19

54:19

Chris geeks out over his new gadget, Alex gets Pangolin purring, and we break down the latest OPNsense release—plus more surprises! Special Guest: Brent Gervais. Sponsored By: Keebio: Sign up for their newsletter to get 5% off your first order. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched …

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Unraid January DIgest: Optimize and Secure Your Server with Unraid 7 6:38

4M ago6:38

6:38

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 Release A 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 plu…

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141: Eats, Shoots & Leaves 57:52

4M ago57:52

57:52

Bambu Labs teaches us how to lose friends and alienate people. Then, Alex Tran from Immich joins us for a project update, and we shared some dreams for a community RSS project. Special Guest: Alex Tran. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywh…

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Unraid 7 + the Unraid 2024 Year in Review 4:21

4M ago4:21

4:21

@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 text Other Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on YoutubeBy Unraid

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Unraid December Digest 2024 + Unraid 7 is OUT NOW 3:36

4M ago3:36

3:36

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. Th…

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140: When Upgrades Go Wrong 53:02

4M ago53:02

53:02

Alex dives into the perils of upgrading and migrating critical infrastructure—uncovering embarrassing pitfalls and hard-won lessons along the way. Meanwhile, Chris takes his audiobook obsession to the next level, showcasing a couple self-hosted projects that are very ambitious. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on…

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139: Okay Nabu! 53:16

5M ago53:16

53:16

The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is out, and Paulus Schoutsen, the founder of Home Assistant, joins us to get into the details. Then, Alex and a special guest get into docker-compose vs. nix to manage your home lab. Special Guest: Paulus Schoutsen. Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize you…

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138: ODROID and Chill 1:05:37

5M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Brent joins to share part two of his NAS build adventure, and things take a tiny turn. Plus, picking the right encrypted chat app and Chris stacks a few Jellyfin wins. Special Guest: Brent Gervais. Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Tailscale: Tailscale…

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The Ultimate Guide to Tailscale on Unraid 1:37:21

5M ago1:37:21

1:37:21

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 r…

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Unraid November Digest 2024 4:06

6M ago4:06

4:06

Stefano Partida is beardless and back to bring you Unraid's November 2024 Digest highlighting: 1. The Unraid OS 6.12.14 release 2. Unraid 7.0.0-rc.1! 3. @IBRACORP 's Unraid 7 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZlocT5tKUw 4. @AlienTech42 's NGINX Proxy Manager video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhacNUxVcy4 5. @madtc74 's RetroNAS on Unraid vi…

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137: Mechanically Compatible 58:33

6M ago58:33

58:33

We geek out over Brian Moses's 2025 DIY NAS build guide, contemplate future builds with the new Raspberry Pi Compute 5 module, and fully embrace our digital hoarding nature with a new app. Special Guest: Brian Moses. Sponsored By: Keebio: Sign up for their newsletter to get 5% off your first order. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for serv…

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136: Google is Done 1:09:15

6M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Breaking free from Google's grip: Our surprising journey and the tools that made it possible. Plus, Brent's NAS feature stirring up debate, s clever tool for distributed video encoding, and more. Special Guest: Brent Gervais. Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexi…

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Unraid October Digest 2024 5:33

7M ago5:33

5:33

@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 Tai…

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135: Rebuilding For the Last Time 57:29

7M ago57:29

57:29

From Nextcloud Breakup to Blissful Reunion: Chris's journey back to a smarter setup. Plus, Jellyfin's game-changing features and a beloved self-hosted app get the upgrade we've all been waiting for. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere.…

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134: YouTube Unplugged 55:26

7M ago55:26

55:26

"The" self-hosted app to archive your favorite YouTube channels and easily integrate into Jellyfin/Plex. Plus, our favorite WordPress alternatives and an update on No Google October. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and…

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133: No Google October 55:22

8M ago55:22

55:22

Ditching Google Search for an entire month! We reveal the tool that's helping us break free. Plus, a special guest shares his home lab to data center journey. And, Chris raves about the ultimate Jellyfin client (and confesses to an accidental network camera purchase). Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any devic…

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Unraid September Digest 2024 4:03

8M ago4:03

4:03

@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 th…

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Tailscale Magic 1:15:39

8M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

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 o…

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132: Uploading at the Speed of Light 1:03:52

8M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Alex has been playing around at the speed of light while solving Proxmox problems, and Chris has solved a Jellyfin issue. Plus, our thoughts on the new Plex features. Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Grist: Grist - the open-source alternative to Airta…

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Unlocking Home Automation with Joshua Kelleway of IAM Systems 1:09:25

9M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

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 w…

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131: The Value of Community 1:02:26

9M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

We celebrate five years of the show, chat about self-hosted Lightning, and why Alex loves his NanoKVM. Plus, it is a self-hosted replacement for Amazon Wishlists and more. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 device…

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Unraid August Digest 2024 2:40

9M ago2:40

2:40

@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 intervi…

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130: Make it or Break it 1:05:33

9M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Prusa's Mk4S 3D printer seems to have hit the mark. Alex gets a tour of an awesome new maker space, we take a look at AdventureLog, and much more. Special Guest: Jscar_Hawk. Sponsored By: Grist: Grist - the open-source alternative to Airtable and Google Sheets. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardwar…

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Techno Tim Time 2:02:58

9M ago2:02:58

2:02:58

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…

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129: Forged Alliance 1:00:01

10M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

The battle for code forges is heating up. We chat about HexOS' big promises and get excited about Meshtastic. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Grist: Grist - the open-source alternative to Airt…

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Unraid July Digest: Summer Sale, Unraid 7-beta.2, and much more! 5:23

10M ago5:23

5:23

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://un…

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128: To Update, or Not to Update? 1:05:14

10M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

ESPHome dev dishes on device updates, Immich license drama heats up, Alex's DIY server fix, and Chris reports on mobile tech trip test. Special Guest: Keith Burzinski. Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Grist: Grist - the open-source alternative to Airt…

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127: Can't Fix What You Don't Track 58:55

10M ago58:55

58:55

Chris gets serious about tracking maintenance and alerts, why Alex is impressed by the RISC-V-powered NanoKVM, how we might end up using Docmost, and a follow-up review of LubeLogger. Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero con…

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Unraid June Digest: Unraid 7 + We're Hiring 5:32

11M ago5:32

5:32

@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…

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126: Smart But Not Cloudy 1:19:49

11M ago1:19:49

1:19:49

Chris reviews the Aqara G4 Video Doorbell, Brent frees his Garmin from the cloud, and we discuss getting iMessages on Android. Special Guest: Brent Gervais. Sponsored By: Grist: Grist - the open-source alternative to Airtable and Google Sheets. Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules f…

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Larry Hryb talks gaming, tech, and Unraid 1:01:50

11M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

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. L…

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125: Tiny Mini Micro Systems FTW 51:33

11M ago51:33

51:33

Alex's mini-PC surprise, why we're trying Tube Archivist, Alex's Nextcloud update, and how Chris stacks automations with Bitfocus Companion. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Grist: Grist - the …

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