I tried Unraid for the FIRST time in 2024 Techno Tim 2024-05-24 | I knew nothing about Unraid until today. I finally installed Unraid in my HomeLab on one of my servers. Is it any good? Does it live up to the hype? Let's find out in my candid walkthrough of Unraid as you see and hear my successes as well as my struggles.- This video is NOT sponsored.- I bought Unraid with my own money.- If you'd like see more sponsor-free videos, see one of the ways to support me below!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/unraid-first-time/Quality USB Drives- SAMSUNG FIT Plus: amzn.to/3VfsHvR- SanDisk Ultra Fit: amzn.to/3WP2zcm- PNY Elite-X Fit: amzn.to/3wFqoZBUnraid License- https://l.technotim.live/unraid(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearDiscord: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers00:00 - Why Unraid?00:55 - SPONSORED by YOU01:18 - What is Unraid01:46 - Installing Unraid03:01 - First impressions, first boot03:51 - My Goals04:29 - Dark Mode04:50 - Dashboard05:58 - Build Array07:31 - Cache Drives08:03 - Network Shares10:05 - Settings11:32 - Adhoc Docker Containers11:56 - App Store12:40 - Installing Apps14:21 - Getting Transcoding Working (or not)16:55 - Creating a Virtual Machine18:18 - Is Unraid Worth it??Thank you for watching!
You should be using Proxmox Backup Server Techno Tim 2024-09-28 | The disk, network, and computational savings are incredible with Proxmox Backup Server and you should be using it if you are running Proxmox VE. I used NFS for years and only now do I realize how inefficient that is. This is why I started using Proxmox Backup Server.Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/proxmox-backup-server/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Why should I run Proxmox Backup Server?00:54 - What is Proxmox Backup Server? (PBS)01:57 - Installation02:40 - Configuration03:18 - Pruning and Garbage Collection04:16 - Adding PBS to Proxmox VE05:24 - Incremental Backups and Deduplication06:34 - Comparing to NFS Backups07:29 - File Level Backup & Restore08:04 - Client Backups08:28 - Bare Metal Restore?08:45 - Backing up Proxmox VE Host09:08 - Remote Synchronization09:35 - Tape Backups10:13 - Proxmox Backup Server is Back in my HomeLab!#HomeLab #TechnoTimThank you for watching!
Building a Low-Power, Fully Loaded Plex Server Techno Tim 2024-09-16 | I built an efficient, good looking, Mini ITX Plex server that doesn’t skimp on the processing power, storage, or features like transcoding all while using only 16 watts of power. Each part is hand-picked and every setting is tweaked with efficiency in mind. Oh, and it would even look nice in your living space too! If you already have a Plex server, you can still follow this guide to be sure you are getting the most efficiency out of your hardware and saving the most power.A huge thanks to Plex for sponsoring this video during Pro Week!Explore and learn more from Plex Pros here: plex.tv/pro-week. 📦 Products in video:- Fractal Design Terra Case: amzn.to/3MLBXCD- Intel Corei3 14100 CPU: amzn.to/3Zmaq2k- ASUS ROG Strix B760-I Motherboard: amzn.to/3XvqkVH- Corsair DDR5 RAM 64GB: amzn.to/3zbZD06- Noctua Low- Profile CPU Cooler: amzn.to/3XpAirv- Corsair SF750 SFF Power Supply: amzn.to/3ZsZ1xS- Seagate Exos X18 18TB Hard Drive: amzn.to/4gsQReF- Noctua NF-A8 PWM Fan - amzn.to/4d3t42h- Hard Drive Rubber Stands - amzn.to/4gueXWs- Kill A Watt Electricity Monitor - amzn.to/3zpAVt5- Mini monitor everyone keeps asking about - amzn.to/4deDP1ECheck out the whole kit here: kit.co/TechnoTim/low-power-media-serverSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Intro01:19 - Hardware01:36 - CPU02:19 - What is Transcoding?03:02 - Motherboard03:52 - RAM (memory)04:26 - Storage05:29 - Power Supply06:18 - Case06:42 - Cooling07:25 - UEFI / BIOS Settings09:21 - Operating System (use what works best for you)09:52 - Drivers10:06 - OS Power Settings13:31 - Plex Install14:08 - The Best Transcoding is No Transcoding14:47 - Plex Settings15:46 - Power Results!17:50 - Maximum Transcoding Streams?18:50 - What I think about my PC buildThank you for watching!
How one company is De-Microsoft-ifying and pushing Linux on the desktop Techno Tim 2024-09-05 | 45Drives is De-Microsoft-ifying and leading the charge by replacing Windows with Linux desktops and replacing proprietary solutions with open source. This topic of "demicrosoftification" was discussed at the Creator Summit 2024 at 45Drives headquarters. I attended along with many other tech YouTubers in this space. They also gave us a sneak peek at some new hardware too and an early look at some unique prototypes.Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/creator-summit-2024-demicrosoftification/Thanks to 45Drives for inviting me to this event! If you'd like to learn more about them you can here: 45drives.com/techno-timSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Intro01:40 - Open Platform / Open Source03:55 - Manufacturing Machines04:30 - Rapid Prototyping05:20 - "Demicrosoftification" at the Creator Summit06:52 - Community Events 07:36 - Switching to LinuxThank you for watching!
New HomeLab NAS - HL8 & HL4 #homelab #nas #storage Techno Tim 2024-08-28 | New, small, efficient but powerful 8 bay and 4 bay NAS from 45Drives.Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers
The Best HomeLab Service Dashboard Yet! Techno Tim 2024-08-26 | Say goodbye to all of the other Home Lab Dashboards that you end up not using, it's time to use something smarter, Home Assistant.Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/homelab-assistant/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Intro01:28 - Requirements02:08 - Create a Dashboard02:49 - System Monitor05:45 - Docker11:54 - TrueNAS15:21 - Adding Secondary Info16:19 - Plex19:44 - Proxmox20:14 - PiHole26:45 - Firewall - UniFi Network & pfSense34:03 - Gauge Card36:48 - System Bridge (Windows & Linux)38:17 - Automation39:25 - Do you use?Thank you for watching!
Mini Rack, HomeLab Stack - Mini Server Rack Techno Tim 2024-07-26 | Let's try this again, but WITHOUT the sponsorship. There's building a MINI SERVER RACK and then there's beating Raid Owl in the mini server rack build challenge. Let's see if I can do both.📦 Mini Server Rack Parts List 📦- DeskPi RackMate T1: amzn.to/3zVZk9w- DeskPi Rackmate Shelves: amzn.to/4di9gIZ- Protectli VP1210: amzn.to/4bWEyUF- Beelink EQ13: amzn.to/3Wfu9gR- RealHD 2.5G Switch: amzn.to/46gA3TG- Tenda 2.5G Switch (won't fit in rack but dual SFP+): amzn.to/3SlShx4- PiKVM: pikvm.org- Axe Effect by Craft Computing: craftcomputing.com/product/axe-effect-temperature-sensor-beta-/1?cs=true&cst=custom- EZCOO KVM: amzn.to/3WgjO4u- 120mm USB Ran: amzn.to/3YhsIRL- Noctua 5V 120mm fan: amzn.to/46kFS2c- Rii X8 Mini Keyboard: amzn.to/3WkQmtY- USB to SATA adapter: amzn.to/46gWWGu- 12" HDMI Cables: amzn.to/3LBT3T3- SmallRig Monitor Clamp (Magic Arm): amzn.to/3Skj9hh- Cable Organizer Box: amzn.to/3ylG4BP- Cable clips: amzn.to/3WkFYSW- 280W USB GaN III Charger: amzn.to/3LzF6Fl- Anker Surge Protector: amzn.to/3LzFvaP(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Check out Raid Owl's build here: youtube.com/watch?v=wJUDhQ7s9HMSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers00:00 - Intro01:34 - Mini Server Rack 02:48 - Network Firewall04:24 - Cooling 04:56 - Networking 05:40 - Compute & Clients07:35 - Servers 08:44 - Mini ITX Cluster ARM Board10:01 - Retro Gaming & More11:17 - DietPi & PiOS11:31 - 4 Port KVM11:49 - KVM over IP13:53 - Dual Monitors (and Dashboards)15:23 - Monitor Arm15:45 - Temperature Monitoring16:42 - My Thoughts & RegretsThank you for watching!
Self-Hosted AI Thats Actually Useful Techno Tim 2024-07-05 | Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code TechnoTim for 4 months EXTRA at https://surfshark.deals/TechnoTimI built a private, local, and self-hosted AI stack to help me out with daily tasks.If you're looking for the walkthrough tutorial, you can find it here: youtube.com/watch?v=yoze1IxdBdMVideo Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/private-practical-local-ai/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Building the Best Local AI Stack01:06 - Surfshark02:49 - Ollama LLMs & APIs03:31 - Open WebUI04:40 - Web Search with SearXNG05:36 - Stable Diffusion & Comfy UI07:32 - Ollama & Code Help (Free & Local Co-Pilot)08:35 - Whisper10:13 - Assist - Home Assistant 11:36 - We Need a Local Choice with AI Thank you for watching!
Meet ChangeDetection - A Self-Hosted Website Change Detector! Techno Tim 2024-06-21 | Thanks to Docker for Sponsoring this Video! Get Actionable insights for software supply chain management with Docker Scout! dockr.ly/45HWDnRTracking things on the web just got a whole lot easier with ChangeDetection, the free and open source Docker container! Track website changes, price changes of products, and even track out of stock products with notifications all from a container you host yourself!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/change-detection-docker/ChangeDetection on GitHub: github.com/dgtlmoon/changedetection.ioSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Intro02:33 - Requirements02:59 - Configuring System03:56 - Docker Compose Explanation05:24 - Moving Config to Docker Machine06:40 - Starting the Container07:24 - Exploring ChangeDetection Dashboard09:34 - ChangeDetection Job Settings11:21 - Global Settings11:58 - Be a Good Bot12:18 - Global Settings Continued14:15 - Be a Good Bot Part 215:10 - Adding a New Site16:29 - Headless Browsers and Drivers17:59 - Enabling Chrome Browser and Playwright21:17 - Using Chrome to Render Pages23:47 - Using Chrome and Playwright to Monitor Deeplinked Sites28:55 - Price Tracking30:33 - Restock Tracking33:15 - ChangeDetection Docker Container is Powerful!
TrueNAS vs Unraid - Which one is the BEST NAS OS for my HomeLab Techno Tim 2024-06-09 | Which is the best NAS operating system to use at home and in your HomeLab? Is it Unraid for maximizing storage efficiency? Or is it TrueNAS for bringing enterprise ZFS to home? Let's find out.Support me and get something in return with merch!: https://l.technotim.live/shopVideo Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/truenas-vs-unraid/Related Videos:Getting the Most Performance out of TrueNAS and ZFS: youtu.be/3T5wBZOm4hYI tried Unraid for the FIRST time in 2024: youtu.be/Hu6WemKa__kSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Intro01:11 - The Rules01:27 - Price02:26 - Hardware & Installation03:44 - User Experience05:41 - Storage08:41 - File Sharing09:30 - Apps & App Store13:03 - Virtualization14:20 - Performance16:05 - Hardware Passthrough17:42 - Metrics & Reporting18:46 - Final ThoughtsThank you for watching!
Proxmox Automation with Proxmox Helper Scripts! Techno Tim 2024-05-30 | Proxmox helper scripts is a collection of scripts to help you easily make changes to your Proxmox VE server along with installing many LXC Containers. This makes installing, configuring, and maintaining your Proxmox server in your HomeLab along with many applications as simple as running a script.Proxmox Helper Scripts on Github: github.com/tteck/ProxmoxVideo Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/proxmox-helper-scripts/ (shows how to execute scripts pinned to a commit hash)Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Proxmox Helper Scripts00:20 - LXC vs Virtual Machines vs Docker01:29 - Scripts Overview02:22 - Proxmox Post Install Script03:20 - Disclaimer: Internet Scripts04:40 - Executing Proxmox Post Install Script06:30 - Proxmox Kernel Clean Install Script08:00 - Proxmox Host Backup Script10:05 - LXC Container Install Scripts (Home Assistant)16:16 - Updating LXC vs Updating Docker Containers17:56 - Turnkey Linux Containers21:32 - Proxmox VE LXC Updater23:01 - Proxmox VE LXC Monitor23:57 - My ThoughtsThank you for watching!
Building My ULTIMATE, All-inOne, HomeLab Server Techno Tim 2024-05-10 | Today I built the ultimate, all in one, HomeLab Home Server to handle everything.Sliger did send this case to me however asked for nothing in return. Other 4u Cases- Sliger CX4150a - sliger.com/products/rackmount/4u/cx4150a- SilverStone RM44 4U - amzn.to/3K0wpmk- RackChoice 4U - amzn.to/3UB8bEfOther Parts- Samsung SSDs - amzn.to/3USTxtj- Corsair Airflow Case (newer) - amzn.to/44BV0HI- 10g Ethernet adapter - amzn.to/3wkN0hP- LSI HAB - amzn.to/3UWBuCN(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/ultimate-homelab-server/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers00:00 - What I want out of a HomeLab Home Server01:19 - Selecting a case / chassis02:23 - Use Old case?02:58 - New or Reuse?03:33 - Other Case Options (Zack Morris style)03:51 - Thinking about Hacking this chassis04:19 - CPU & Motherboard05:39 - Disassembling06:48 - Component layout08:11 - How to get 15 SSDs in here08:57 - Maybe print some parts?09:45 - For now, it's jank10:24 - Test flight11:02 - Power usage11:37 - Testing components with an OS12:18 - Networking13:02 - Temperature checks13:30 - Testing GPU14:45 - SSDs are here15:19 - Racking Server15:56 - Weird Gap16:20 - Selecting the operating systemThank you for watching!
Traefik 3 and FREE Wildcard Certificates with Docker Techno Tim 2024-04-30 | Save 20% on UptimeRobot today! https://l.technotim.live/uptime-robot-technotimIn today's Traefik tutorial we'll get FREE Wildcard certificates to use in our HomeLab and with all of our internal self-hosted services. We're going to set up Traefik 3 in Docker and get Let's Encrypt certificates using Cloudflare as our DNS Provider (we'll cover how to set up others too). Then we'll configure local DNS using PiHole (or any other local DNS) to route to our services that are now protected with secure certificates!Thanks to UptimeRobot for sponsoring today's video!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/traefik-3-docker-certificates/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Getting Wildcard Certificates with Traefik00:54 - Monitoring with UptimeRobot (sponsor)02:12 - Requirements03:02 - Diagram for Visual Learners04:11 - Traefik Docker Compose06:12 - Docker Secrets Rant07:30 - Explaining Traefik Compose10:45 - Docker Container Tasks14:59 - DNS Resolvers16:07 - Creating Secrets16:57 - Cloudflare API Token19:21 - Docker Network19:36 - Basic Auth Credentials for Traefik Dashboard21:50 - Starting the Traefik Container22:44 - Troubleshooting25:17 - Traefik Dashboard Local DNS27:03 - Viewing the Traefik Dashboard27:57 - Getting Production Certificates from Let's Encrypt31:08 - Creating a New Workload with Certificates35:03 - Using Traefik for Workloads Running Outside of Docker39:11 - Networking ConsiderationsThank you for watching!
FINALLY! A New UniFi Dream Machine! - UDM Pro Max Techno Tim 2024-04-23 | The UDM Pro Max is here and it's packed with upgrades like a faster CPU, more RAM, an internal SSD, more eMMC, Dual Drive bays and more! Today we check on the new UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max, configure and test Shadow Mode, and test network throughput to see if this really is the fastest UniFi Dram Machine yet.Get your UDM Pro Max here: https://l.technotim.live/udm-pro-max (affiliate link)Products were given for testing the new Shadow Mode feature and the new UniFi OS4 (coming soon). I wasn't paid money.Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/udm-pro-max/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Meet the UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max01:29 - UDM Pro Max Specs vs UDM Pro03:20 - Applications03:45 - The New Shadow Mode05:39 - Testing Shadow Mode HA Failover07:30 - Shadow Mode with Protect08:18 - Shadow Mode Primary / Secondary08:51 - My Test Scenarios & How I Tested10:17 - 10G LAN Tests11:42 - 8 Port 1G Switch Tests12:53 - 10G WAN Test?13:23 - My Thoughts about the UniFi Pro Max13:55 - Who is this for?14:43 - Final ThoughtsThank you for watching!
Advanced Kubernetes Networking with Multus (Its easier than you think) Techno Tim 2024-04-14 | I just discovered Multus and it fixed Kubernetes networking! In this video we cover a lot of Kubernetes networking topics from beginner topics like CNIs, to advanced topics like adding Multus for more traditional networking within Kubernetes - which fixes a lot of problems you see with Kubernetes networking. Also, I had to turn the nerd up to 11 on this one.Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/advanced-kubernetes-networking/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - What is Multus and what does it do?02:16 - What are CNIs in Kubernetes?02:59 - Kubernetes Networking Basics05:56 - Networking to and from the Clusters07:28 - How Multus Solves Networking Challenges Kubernetes Can't08:45 - Our Multus Approach09:55 - Multus Modes Explained11:39 - Kubernetes Working Machines Configuration15:08 - Installing Multus16:42 - Multus Network Attachment Definitions Explained21:01 - Multus Pod Annotations24:33 - Creating the Pod25:54 - Inspecting the Pod from the inside28:14 - Home Assistant: A real workload31:38 - Current state: Visualized 32:18 - Testing connectivity and DNS inside of Pod34:23 - Home Assistant Network Settings35:41 - THANK YOU to the COMMUNITY!Thank you for watching!
Designing My Multi Site HomeLab Techno Tim 2024-04-05 | After moving some of my HomeLab servers into the new colocation I have so many choices to make when it comes to self-hosted services and architecture! From networking, to VPN, to security, to hypervisors, to backups, and even DNS! I NEED YOUR HELP! Help me decide if I have created a solid foundation for my new HomeLab in a Colo!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/homelab-colo-architecture-review/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Intro00:46 - Network & Firewall Review02:10 - New Network & VLANS03:16 - Site to Site VPN & Firewall Rules05:05 - New Network Diagram06:28 - Proxmox Servers and DNS08:05 - Proxmox Virtual Machines09:52 - Proxmox Backup & Restore11:46 - Storage Services: HomeLab vs Colocation13:14 - Colocation Services15:54 - GitOps with Flux made this easy17:29 - Longhorn migration with Object Storage19:01 - I'll "Git Off" GitOps19:33 - New Rancher Cluster21:02 - Migrating workloads from HomeLab to Colocation21:53 - Rancher Network Diagram22:44 HomeLab Services & Changes25:14 - Site to Site VPN vs VPN Mesh (Tailscale)?26:55 - I NEED YOUR HELP - Next StepsThank you for watching!
I Colocated My HomeLab in a Data Center Techno Tim 2024-03-21 | After a few months of planning and building, I colocated some of my homelab servers in a data center! There were so many unknowns like, how much does colocating server cost? Do you need to bring your own networking? How do you even prepare for this? Join me as we figure this all out! And don't worry, I still have servers at home too!- Huge thanks to William for inviting me to his colo rack!- Thanks to Ubiquiti for sending a UDM for my rack! - Find your UniFi cloud gateway here: https://l.technotim.live/ubiquitiVideo Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/homelab-datacenter-1/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Why did I move my servers to a data center?00:44 - How much does colocation cost?01:49 - Preparing servers for the data center02:47 - Taking servers to colocation03:26 - William on using a data center as HomeLab space03:49 - Physical Security04:15 - Racking and networking servers04:57 - Testing servers05:44 - Testing Site to Site VPN06:21 - Next Steps, I need YOUR help!Thank you for watching!
I don’t use AirDrop or Quick Share anymore! #smartphone #opensource #tech Techno Tim 2024-03-12 | LocalSend is a free and open source application that securely transfers files between devices without the internet. It's cross-platform meaning that it's available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS (iPhone, iPad), and Android devices. This is a great alternative to AirDrop or Quick Share and can send and receive files to other devices without a 3rd party service like Google Drive. I used LocalSend around 20x while creating this video and all transfers went flawless!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/localsend/LocalSend: github.com/localsend/localsendSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)
Meet LocalSend - A Cross-Platform, Open Source Alternative to AirDrop and Quick Share! Techno Tim 2024-03-09 | LocalSend is a free and open source application that securely transfers files between devices without the internet. It's cross-platform meaning that it's available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS (iPhone, iPad), and Android devices. This is a great alternative to AirDrop or Quick Share and can send and receive files to other devices without a 3rd party service like Google Drive. I used LocalSend around 20x while creating this video and all transfers went flawless!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/localsend/LocalSend: github.com/localsend/localsendSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - What problem am I trying to solve?00:54 - LocalSend01:48 - Installing on Windows02:59 - Application Walk-though03:59 - Installing on iOS05:00 - Installing on Android05:56 - Installing on Linux07:36 - Installing on macOS08:15 - App is Built with Flutter08:47 - Windows to iOS10:02 - iOS to Android10:45 - Android to Linux11:25 - Linux to macOS12:05 - macOS to Windows12:52 - This Video Almost Wasn't13:20 - LocalSend + Docker? Thank you for watching!
Meet Gatus - An Advanced Uptime Health Dashboard Techno Tim 2024-02-26 | Meet Gatus a self-hosted, open source, health dashboard that lets you monitor all of you services and systems! This dashboard not only tracks your uptime, but also measure the results plotting the results on a chart over time. It also hooks into systems like Slack, Team, Discord, Twilio, and more! Join me as we configure and deploy Gatus into our own environment to measure and monitor all the things!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/gatus-uptime-monitoring/Gatus: github.com/TwiN/gatusSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - What is Gatus?00:57 - What makes Gatus different?01:48 - What are we going to do?02:12 - Getting started with Gatus02:38 - Gatus with Docker03:47 - Gatus and Creating Postgres Database06:23 - Configuring Postgres in Docker Compose06:55 - Gatus Config08:50 - Endpoint Monitors11:02 - Endpoint Conditions12:31 - Starting the Docker Container13:34 - Exploring the Uptime Dashboard15:21 - Monitoring Real Services16:34 - YAML Anchors18:40 - Uptime Dashboard with Real Services19:23 - Charts with Real Data20:47 - Setting Up Alerts22:16 - Creating a Webhook22:53 - Alert Config25:06 - Testing Down Alerts 26:45 - Testing Recovery AlertsThank you for watching!
Getting the Most Performance out of TrueNAS and ZFS Techno Tim 2024-02-09 | After setting up your TrueNAS server there are lots of things to configure when it comes to tuning ZFS. From pools, to disk configuration, to cache to networking, backups and more. This guide will walk you through everything you should do after installing TrueNAS with a focus on speed, safety, and optimization.Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/truenas-performance-guide/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalksHere are some items I found useful when building my NAS- Supermicro NVMe Add-in Card - ebay.com/itm/375100900409?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338780159&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1- Dell NVMe Add-in Card - ebay.com/itm/164864777644?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338780159&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 - M.2 Heatsink SSD Cooler for PS5 PCIE NVME - amzn.to/4bwsYAq- Intel OPTANE SSD P1600X Series 118GB M.2 PCIE - amzn.to/497Np53- SAMSUNG 990 PRO Series - 2TB PCIe Gen4. X4 NVMe 2.0c - M.2 Internal SSD - amzn.to/4buzeZz- Seagate IronWolf 12TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - amzn.to/3usqnH8- Seagate Exos X18 ST14000NM000J 14 TB Hard Drive - amzn.to/3SC6ntT- APC UPS 1500VA UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector - amzn.to/499JvZx- Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD 1500VA UPS Smart Battery Backup (rackmount) - amzn.to/3SOXhLr(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Intro01:09 - Pool Configuration02:11 - Mirrored VDEVs03:25 - Dataset Configuration04:37 - Sync vs Async05:20 - What is ZIL06:15 - The More ARC the Better07:11 - ARC Tuning with TrueNAS SCALE08:03 - L2ARC (Increase Read Speeds)09:11 - Increase Write Speeds10:32 - What is SLOG and How It Helps12:36 - Networking Considerations and LACP14:11 - IOPS vs Network15:05 - VLAN Routing Considerations15:37 - Snapshots16:47 - Backups17:22 - Alerts17:45 - UPSThank you for watching!
Meet Homepage - Your HomeLab Services Dashboard Techno Tim 2024-01-15 | Meet Homepage, your new HomeLab services dashboard homepage! Homepage is an open source, highly customizable homepage (or startpage) dashboard that runs on Docker and is integrated with over 100 API services. It's easy to set up, looks good by default, and helps you keep track of everything you are running in your HomeLab and more. Today we'll set up Homepage and get it running in Docker in no time.Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/homepage-dashboard/Homepage: https://gethomepage.dev/latest/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - What is Homepage?01:08 - Homepage Prerequisites01:18 - Setting Up Homepage with Docker01:40 - Explaining Docker Compose Properties03:02 - Docker Server Tasks04:11 - Starting Homepage04:52 - Exploring HomePage 06:00 - Customizing Homepage07:20 - Customizing Background Image08:16 - Dark Mode & Color08:51 - Adding Services09:32 - Icons Repos10:30 - Icons with CSS11:46 - Add Services Group12:04 - Adding Widgets (e.g. Pi-Hole)14:01 - .env File15:09 - Service Widgets on Homepage15:30 - Standalone Widgets16:25 - Recreating My Old Homepage17:43 - Sharing Config18:20 - Kubernetes ConfigThank you for watching!
HomeLab Services Tour 2024 - What Am I Self Hosting? Techno Tim 2024-01-04 | What a year of self-hosting! Join me as we walk though my entire infrastructure and services that I have running in my HomeLab! This time I also include network diagrams and dive deep into which services I have running, where they are running, and why I chose them!Network diagram created with Figma https://l.technotim.live/figma (affiliate link)If you missed the hardware tour, check it out here!youtube.com/watch?v=r4NCofJyOHEVideo Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/homelab-services-tour-2024/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - What am I self-hosting?00:44 - Network Diagram (physical)03:00 - network Diagram (logical)03:40 - Default Network04:15 - Camera Network04:46 - IoT Network06:18 - Main Network07:04 - Guest Network07:48 - Trusted Server Network10:04 - Untrusted Server Network11:55 - Dashboard12:30 - Hypervisor14:28 - Storage16:51 - DNS18:15 - Network Management18:33 - Home Security18:59 - Containerization (Docker)19:35 - Containerization (Kubernetes)22:45 - GitOps (Orchestration)24:02 - GitOps (Updates)24:54 - Reverse Proxy (and Ingress Controller)26:33 - Reverse Proxy (Certificates)27:09 - Monitoring & Logging28:11 - Data Visualization28:57 - Home Automation (Core)30:15 - Home Automation (HomeKit Camera Integration)31:15 - Home Automation (Party Light Control)32:04 - Data Synchronization32:40 - Links Page33:15 - Link Shortener34:22 - Media Server (Home Entertainment)35:42 - Power Management36:45 - Content Management Systems37:24 - Static Site Generators38:15 - CI /CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery)39:21 - Everything ElseThank you for watching!
UniFi Pro Max Switches & Etherlighting Patch Cables! Techno Tim 2023-12-15 | Introducing the Pro Max 24 PoE and UniFi Etherlighting Patch Cables from Ubiquiti! We'll discuss what makes this switch unique, how they are different from the existing pro line, and even take a close look at their new cables that are meant for this switch. Is it useful or just a gimmick?Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalksUniFi Pro Max Switch:https://l.technotim.live/ubiquitiVideo Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/unifi-pro-max/Disclosures:- I was sent a UniFi Pro Max PoE and cables for evaluation- I was not paid(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Introducing UniFi Pro Max Switches00:45 - Pro vs. Pro Max01:32 - Etherlighting RGB Lights03:23 - UniFi Etherlighting Patch Cables04:54 - Are the Pro Max Switches worth it?05:35 - Are the cables worth it?06:02 - Pro Max Switch Improvements07:30 - Port Manager EvolutionThank you for watching!
Whats running in my HomeLab? Techno Tim 2023-12-11 | If you've ever wondered what servers, networking, NAS, and even low power PCs I am running in my HomeLab, here it is!Full Video: youtube.com/watch?v=r4NCofJyOHEVideo Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/homelab-hardware-tour-2023/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Thank you for watching!
HomeLab Hardware Tour! (Late 2023) Techno Tim 2023-12-08 | My Late 2023 Server Rack and HomeLab tour! I've upgraded, replaced, added, and consolidated quite a bit since my last tour! New servers, new networking, UPS, cabling, power management, and more new tech on the wall!Be sure to check out the services tour!youtube.com/watch?v=MpaAu3HVDYEVideo Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/homelab-hardware-tour-2023/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers📦 Gear in this video 📦Rack & Accessories- 32u Rack amzn.to/3TlhdXb- D Ring Hooks amzn.to/3FSxk5Y- 1u Brush Panels amzn.to/3hKNiaf- 1u Rack Mount Full Depth Shelf amzn.to/3jrm5Kp- Right Angle Extension Cord amzn.to/3Wl7gay- Black Outlet Covers amzn.to/3jrf7Vu- UniFi SmartPower PDU Pro store.ui.com/us/enNetwork- Patch Panel amzn.to/3YIKtHq- Wall Mount Patch Panel amzn.to/3WyvnCk- Slim Network Cables amzn.to/3kbYV85- SFP+ Dust Covers amzn.to/3TmGfou- SFP+ DAC amzn.to/3TajUut- UniFi Flex https://l.technotim.live/ubiquiti- UDM SE https://l.technotim.live/ubiquiti- UDM Pro https://l.technotim.live/ubiquiti- UniFi 48 Port Enterprise https://l.technotim.live/ubiquitiServers & Accessories- SuperMicro 1u Servers amzn.to/3YBQy8u- 14 TB Exos Seagate Drives amzn.to/3GbtXsk- 14 TB Exos Seagate Drives (Used) ebay.com/itm/115776895931?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338780159&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1- PC Conversion Case amzn.to/3YGXx03- Smart ZigBee LED Controller amzn.to/3jtCpKI- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120mm RGB Fans amzn.to/3I68AtA- DDR-4 for AV15 & HL15 (used) ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=R40&_nkw=MTA18ASF2G72PDZ-3G2R1&_sacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338780159&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1Accessories- Axxtra Power Strip amzn.to/3qbzIhT- Eaton 5P1500R UPS amzn.to/3OC2D90- Tripp Lite 2200VA 1920W UPS Smart 2U Rackmount amzn.to/3XrnC2q- Tripp Lite BP36V15-2U Smart UPS 36V 2U Rackmount External Battery Pack amzn.to/3XxwBzd- APC 1500VA UPS amzn.to/3GXLJh6- APC 600 VA UPS amzn.to/3mMxsM1- Wall Control Galvanized Steel Pegboard amzn.to/3bJ8R4s- HDHomeRun Network Tuner amzn.to/3Gdkd0x- Elgato Key Light Mini amzn.to/41d9Fre- Hue Light Strip amzn.to/3I124o3- Hue Motion & Temp amzn.to/3qb1FXf- Hue v2 Dimmer Switch amzn.to/3hH6pCh- Hue Smart Bulb Starter Kit amzn.to/3jljCRA- Nest Protect amzn.to/3hMZcR8- Cloud Lamp amzn.to/3GZji24- Fire Extinguisher amzn.to/3GeB2s4Over the Air TV Gear- TV Tuner that supports 4K and up to 4 streams!: amzn.to/3r1v3SL- TV Tuner that supports 2 streams: amzn.to/3EKeGx5- Flat Indoor Antenna: amzn.to/3Z5AQmR- Indoor Outdoor Antenna with 60+ mile range!: amzn.to/3sHLST3- Adjustable Gain TV Antenna Preamplifier with LTE Filter: amzn.to/3LgwB26- LTE / 5G Filter: amzn.to/3Pax72J- Antenna Splitter with Power Passthrough: amzn.to/3sLTZy4- Solid Copper Coax Cable (NOT copper clad): amzn.to/3r3fhqk- LTE / 5G Filter Alternative: amzn.to/489SHvZIntel NUC Mini Cluster- Intel NUC 11 amzn.to/43TK8nS- Intel NUC 12 amzn.to/3MZjC6C- SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe amzn.to/41vUOrk- SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA amzn.to/3KQMriU- G.Skill RipJaws DDR4 SO-DIMM Series 64GB amzn.to/3AlstI8- Rackmount Kit Mk1 Manufacturing - mk1manufacturing.com/cart.php(Affiliate links may be included in this description)00:00 - HomeLab Changes00:46 - Tech Wall02:53 - OTA TV Tuner04:03 - 48 Port 2.5 Gb & PoE Switch05:18 - Firewall & Gateway & Security07:20 - 10 Gb Aggregation Switch09:11 - Smart PDU10:18 - Brush Panels10:35 - 1u Network UPS11:17 - 48 Port 1 Gb & Poe Switch11:28 - 1u Servers & New project12:51 - Low Power Mini Cluster14:48 - Storinator16:45 - PC Conversion Server17:57 - HL1518:54 - Rack UPS and Power Usage20:09 - Back of the rack20:24 - KVM Switch & PiKVM21:40 - PDU & Cable Management22:00 - Back of 1u Network UPS22:13 - Back of 1u Servers & New project22:45 - Back of Storinator23:00 - Cable ARMs?23:18 - Back of PC Conversion Server23:39 - Back of HL1523:49 - Back of Rack UPSThank you for watching!
Introducing UniFi Express, a SMALL device with BIG features! Techno Tim 2023-11-29 | The UniFi Express from Ubiquiti is here and it's going to shake up how we connect small and home networks. It's a gateway that has WiFi 6 that runs the UniFi network application and can transform into an access point or mesh when your network grows. We'll be taking a look at this device, its features, how to configure and manage it, and discuss all the uses cases for this versatile device.Thank you to UniFi for sending these devices! You can get yours at: https://l.technotim.live/ubiquitiOther items in this video (because I know you will ask)- Slim Patch Cables: amzn.to/3SXNGm0- Cozy Digital Fireplace LED Light: amzn.to/3SVJQKf- Flickering Fireplace Lights : amzn.to/3uvqcud(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/unifi-express/Mentions in this video- youtube.com/watch?v=v0B2IDEfnjADisclosures:- I was not paid- I was sent UniFi Express devices for reviewSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - What is the UniFi Express?00:49 - Specs01:43 - Setting up a new device02:20 - Managing the device02:45 - Dashboard03:13 - Topology03:23 - UniFi Devices03:45 - Client Devices04:11 - Ports04:41 - Radios05:23 - Speed Tests / WiFiMan05:48 - Gateway06:01 - System Log06:10 - WiFi (Settings)06:40 - Networks (Settings)06:51 - Internet (Settings)07:01 - VPN (Settings)07:42 - Security (Settings)08:25 - Routing (Settings)08:28 - Profiles (Settings)08:36 - System (Settings)08:46 - Small Business / Small Networks09:40 - Existing Networks09:55 - Remote Workers10:00 - Home Network10:20 - Mesh Network for Expansion10:42 - Remote Tech Support10:58 - Travel Router11:18 - UniFi Express is VersatileThank you for watching!
EVERYTHING You Should Know About the HL15 Techno Tim 2023-11-22 | The HL15 from 45Drives is here. It brings a lot of unique features and was built and designed with the HomeLab community in mind. In this in-depth review we'll cover everything you want to know about this new storage server.Thank you to 45Drives for sending this unit! You can get yours at: 45homelab.comCheck out their forums for updates: forum.45homelab.comOther Parts:- Universal Rack Shelves: amzn.to/3usoh9Q- Blank PCIe Covers (Black): amzn.to/3sK8ZwE- Blank PCIe Covers (White): amzn.to/3sLTSCY- RGB Case Fans: amzn.to/3SURBAc- Heavy Duty Noctua Fans: amzn.to/3QT2M9E- 8 TB NAS Drives: amzn.to/3sUCz2x- SATA DOM: amzn.to/3QT30h0- Samsung NVMe: amzn.to/46o6v4R- SuperMicro 2 NVMe PCIe Card: amzn.to/47ENblz- SuperMicro 4 NVMe PCIe Card: amzn.to/3sNIdni- 10g SFP+ to RJ45 Transceiver: amzn.to/3GbKonB- Noctua CPU Cooler: amzn.to/46qHKFh- 16 GB DDR4-3200 RDIMM RAM: ebay.com/itm/204230531994?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338780159&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/hl15-review/Mentions in this video:- youtube.com/watch?v=WPIrYYbrS4U- youtube.com/watch?v=pNu53PTAIcs- youtube.com/watch?v=zaAUn0QeKVoDisclosures:- I was not paid- I was sent an HL15 for reviewSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks00:00 - Introducing the HL1500:59 - Purchasing Options01:25 - Chassis / Case03:13 - Motherboard & Connectivity06:28 - CPU07:39 - Backplane09:14 - Power Supply10:04 - Power Consumption & Efficiency11:17 - Cooling & Fans12:39 - OS & Software16:09 - Hardware & Network Stress Test17:57 - Price & ValueThank you for watching!
I don’t need USB flash drives anymore! Techno Tim 2023-11-13 | No more booting from USB when installing operating systems. netboot xyz is awesome.Full Video: youtube.com/watch?v=4btW5x_clpgVideo Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/netbootxyz-tutorial/netboot.xyz: https://netboot.xyz/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Thank you for watching!
Meet netboot.xyz - Network Boot Any Operating System Techno Tim 2023-11-11 | Imagine all of your favorite operating systems in one place, available anywhere on your network, and you'll never need to use your flash drive again. That's the promise of netboot.xyz, a network boot service that lets you install or boot to any operating system simply by booting to the network.netboot.xyz: https://netboot.xyz/Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/netbootxyz-tutorial/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - What is netboot.xyz01:28 - Requirements01:55 - Installing netboot.xyz with Docker05:22 - netboot.xyz web UI08:11 - Configuring Network Boot on Your Router10:35 - Booting a Machine to the Network (Proxmox VM)13:28 - First boot into netboot.xyz14:54 - Live CD Boot to PopOs16:40 - Booting to K3OS17:42 - Booting to Utilities (GParted and Rescuezilla)18:52 - Using netboot.xyz Offline (PopOS)21:49 - Remember to Cache All Offline Images!24:03 - Booting Other Operating Systems like WindowsThank you for watching!
Is this the future of x86 Single Board Computers? - ZimaBlade Techno Tim 2023-10-31 | Introducing the ZimaBlade, an affordable, low power, single board computer that's great for a home servers, homelabs, tinkering, NAS, retro gaming, or even a dual boot desktop system like me. We'll take a look at how it compares to the ZimaBoard, the previous device from Ice Whale.ZimaBlade on CrowdSupply: bit.ly/3PeSpxvZimaBlade Official Site: bit.ly/3tOlpUxDisclosures:- I was not paid- Ice Whale provided ZimaBlades and accessories for testing- I bought everything else with my own moneyVideo Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/zimablade-review/ZimaBlade Accessories:- 10g NIC: amzn.to/47aLJXl- Quad 2.5g NIC: amzn.to/3sl2Bf1- 4 Port USB Card: amzn.to/3FFIzPr- WiFi 6 PCIe: amzn.to/3sfwLQY- PCIe SATA Expansion: amzn.to/3sbNdlj- SAMSUNG SSDs: amzn.to/3Sf5bxU- 8GB SODIMM RAM: amzn.to/40iXUiw- Anker USB C Hub: amzn.to/49tQCwL- Slim Cat6 Cables: amzn.to/45NVj1e- 2.5 to 3.5 Bracket: amzn.to/3s6q7fZMentioned:- My NEW Ultimate Desk & Setup Tour 2023!: youtube.com/watch?v=gYgaxdUAAS0- 20 Home Server Projects You Can Start TODAY - CasaOS + ZimaBoard: youtube.com/watch?v=La3NJZtI5OE- The Best Way to Dual Boot Windows and Ubuntu: youtube.com/watch?v=CWQMYN12QD0- Walkman Ad: archive.org/details/SonyAudioCatalog80s/page/n31/mode/2up?view=theaterSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - What is the ZimaBlade?00:48 - Unbox Experience01:19 - Hardware Specs02:34 - PCI Express Slot03:16 - First Boot Experience04:46 - Build a NAS, or Not05:18 - My Workbench Testing System05:55 - Testing Power, CPU, and GPU on Windows06:49 - Testing Power, CPU, and GPU on Linux07:49 - Power09:14 - LEDs09:46 - Power Button10:08 - PCB Color10:31 - Printables?10:56 - My ThoughtsThank you for watching!
Desk Tour & Studio Update 2023! #desksetup #desktop #pcsetup #gamingsetup #tech Techno Tim 2023-10-22 | My setup, my desk, my workbench, and even my studio rack for 2023!Thanks to Grovemade for helping me organize my desk! Use code TECHNOTIM for 10% off! https://l.technotim.live/grovemadeHuge shoutout to Elgato for helping me get my stream in check! elgato.comHere are the items in the video, let me know if I missed anything! (some are affiliate links)Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/desk-tour-2023/On my desk:- SAMSUNG 57" Odyssey Neo G9: amzn.to/3M9J9su- Ultrawide Monitor Arm: amzn.to/46JQh79- Dell 4k Monitor: amzn.to/406AXz1- Tall Monitor Arm: amzn.to/45CEQNb- Grovemade Shelf: https://l.technotim.live/grovemade-shelf- Grovemade Desk Pad: https://l.technotim.live/grovemade-deskpad- Elgato Stream Deck +: amzn.to/46Wm8Be- Elgato Stream Deck: amzn.to/3tCMw4F- Elgato Wave XLR: amzn.to/3Qrq4o7- Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP: amzn.to/470DyfU- Elgato Key Light: amzn.to/3McCKwO- Keychron Q3 Keyboard: amzn.to/46D3ZbL- Razer Mouse: amzn.to/3tP7Xj1- Rode PodMic: amzn.to/46FDNxt- RODE PSA1 Arm: amzn.to/3QrKYUj- Sony A6400 Camera: amzn.to/3tIxH0E- DJI Mic: amzn.to/3Q9aLzj- Camera Arm: amzn.to/45IQJkC- Hue Play Lights: amzn.to/46TKFa2- USB Switch: amzn.to/3S9npB0- Powered USB Hub: amzn.to/496cMF8- HDMI Switch: amzn.to/3QozssL- Desk Legs: amzn.to/3SeBOffCable management:- Under Desk Trays: amzn.to/45AK1NP- Power Strips: amzn.to/405nuHA- Velcro: amzn.to/405gFWt- Long Display Port: amzn.to/3Q4HCoI- Long USB: amzn.to/3MbaCtR- Long HDM: amzn.to/46Yfs5x- Long PC Power: amzn.to/3s12y89- Long Active USB C: amzn.to/45IgMbV- Long Cat 6 Ethernet: amzn.to/4968w8C- Label Maker: amzn.to/3tDPjuxStudio Rack:- 12u Server Rack: amzn.to/46HlUOIWorkbench:- Grovemade Shelf: https://l.technotim.live/grovemade-shelf- Desk Mat: amzn.to/405hHSl- Slim Network Cables: amzn.to/3tIUERr- UniFi 16 Port Switch with POE+: amzn.to/45J9d4F- ZimaBoard: amzn.to/3Ft7iXo- Desk Legs: amzn.to/4709rpe- Elgato Key Light: amzn.to/3McCKwO- Elgato Multi Mount: amzn.to/3MahaJe- Anker Charger: amzn.to/46CrpOHMobile Workbench / Storage:- Mobile Workbench: homedepot.com/p/Husky-46-in-W-x-24-5-in-D-Standard-Duty-9-Drawer-Mobile-Workbench-Cabinet-with-Solid-Wood-Top-in-Gloss-White-H46MWC9GWV2/313615422- Best USB C Dongle: amzn.to/46YwXCP🛍️ See the whole kitkit.co/TechnoTim/techno-tim-desk-studio-2023Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Thank you for watching!
My NEW Ultimate Desk & Studio Setup Tour 2023! Techno Tim 2023-10-21 | My setup, my desk, my workbench, and even my studio rack for 2023!Thanks to Grovemade for helping me organize my desk! Use code TECHNOTIM for 10% off! https://l.technotim.live/grovemadeHuge shoutout to Elgato for helping me get my stream in check! elgato.comHere are the items in the video, let me know if I missed anything! (some are affiliate links)Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/desk-tour-2023/On my desk:- SAMSUNG 57" Odyssey Neo G9: amzn.to/3M9J9su- Ultrawide Monitor Arm: amzn.to/46JQh79- Dell 4k Monitor: amzn.to/406AXz1- Tall Monitor Arm: amzn.to/45CEQNb- Grovemade Shelf: https://l.technotim.live/grovemade-shelf- Grovemade Desk Pad: https://l.technotim.live/grovemade-deskpad- Elgato Stream Deck +: amzn.to/46Wm8Be- Elgato Stream Deck: amzn.to/3tCMw4F- Elgato Wave XLR: amzn.to/3Qrq4o7- Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP: amzn.to/470DyfU- Elgato Key Light: amzn.to/3McCKwO- Keychron Q3 Keyboard: amzn.to/46D3ZbL- Razer Mouse: amzn.to/3tP7Xj1- Rode PodMic: amzn.to/46FDNxt- RODE PSA1 Arm: amzn.to/3QrKYUj- Sony A6400 Camera: amzn.to/3tIxH0E- DJI Mic: amzn.to/3Q9aLzj- Camera Arm: amzn.to/45IQJkC- Hue Play Lights: amzn.to/46TKFa2- USB Switch: amzn.to/3S9npB0- Powered USB Hub: amzn.to/496cMF8- HDMI Switch: amzn.to/3QozssL- Desk Legs: amzn.to/3SeBOffCable management:- Under Desk Trays: amzn.to/45AK1NP- Power Strips: amzn.to/405nuHA- Velcro: amzn.to/405gFWt- Long Display Port: amzn.to/3Q4HCoI- Long USB: amzn.to/3MbaCtR- Long HDM: amzn.to/46Yfs5x- Long PC Power: amzn.to/3s12y89- Long Active USB C: amzn.to/45IgMbV- Long Cat 6 Ethernet: amzn.to/4968w8C- Label Maker: amzn.to/3tDPjuxStudio Rack:- 12u Server Rack: amzn.to/46HlUOIWorkbench:- Grovemade Shelf: https://l.technotim.live/grovemade-shelf- Desk Mat: amzn.to/405hHSl- Slim Network Cables: amzn.to/3tIUERr- UniFi 16 Port Switch with POE+: amzn.to/45J9d4F- ZimaBoard: amzn.to/3Ft7iXo- Desk Legs: amzn.to/4709rpe- Elgato Key Light: amzn.to/3McCKwO- Elgato Multi Mount: amzn.to/3MahaJe- Anker Charger: amzn.to/46CrpOHMobile Workbench / Storage:- Mobile Workbench: homedepot.com/p/Husky-46-in-W-x-24-5-in-D-Standard-Duty-9-Drawer-Mobile-Workbench-Cabinet-with-Solid-Wood-Top-in-Gloss-White-H46MWC9GWV2/313615422- Best USB C Dongle: amzn.to/493KPO7🛍️ See the whole kitkit.co/TechnoTim/techno-tim-desk-studio-2023Disclosures:- I was not paid- Elgato provided some items for free, the rest I chose and bought with my own money over the years- Grovemade provided desk shelf and desk pad for free- I bought everything else with my own moneySupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Welcome to my Studio!00:48 - Studio Rack01:13 - Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57"04:03 - Additional Monitor04:39 - Desk Shelf & Organization05:45 - Desk Pad06:47 - Streaming & Podcast Gear07:38 - Microphones, Arms, Lighting08:57 - Cable Management12:29 - Tech Workbench15:28 - Tech StorageThank you for watching!
Unlock the Power of Your Mac with This Case - Sonnet xMac Studio + ECHO III Desktop + PCIe Cards Techno Tim 2023-10-05 | I debated buying a new Mac due to its limited options for expandability. This all changed when I found a way to not only rackmount my mac, but add PCIe slots to add additional components like NVMe SSDs, video capture cards, dual 10 gig networking, and even testing a video card.Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/mac-studio-rack/Thank you to Sonnet for sending this xMac Studio / Echo III / M.2 8x4 Silent Gen4 PCIe Card to help complete my video editing / software development machine!Find out more about Sonnet:sonnettech.com/home.htmlDisclosures:- I was not paid- I purchased the Mac with my own money- I chose Sonnet and contacted them after researching alternatives- SSDs are on loan and will be sent backSome of the videos I referenced in this video:- Sonnet explains why Thunderbolt 3 instead of Thunderbolt 4: youtube.com/watch?v=YPyo_1xzIzgSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - More than a Rackmount Case01:20 - Why a Mac Studio over a Mac Mini?02:04 - Why Rack a Mac?02:57 - xMac Studio Rack Case Features03:56 - Echo III PCIe Enclosure Features05:26 - Why Thunderbolt 3??06:07 - M.2 8x4 Silent Gen4 PCIe Card (NVMe SSD)06:46 - PCIe Bifurcation?07:24 - Adding PCIe cards08:14 - Installing a Mac & Connecting it09:12 - Testing PCIe cards on a Mac10:05 - Configuring Drives in a RAID on macOS11:48 - Testing Drive Speeds13:11 - Thunderbolt 3/4 Speeds14:05 - HDMI Capture Card14:46 - Will a video card work on a mac?15:52 - More than a Rackmount for a MacThank you for watching!
Build your own DVR with Plex Server! #plex #homeserver #antenna Techno Tim 2023-09-21 | I built a DVR using Plex to get Free Over the air TV. See the full video here youtube.com/watch?v=Q5okoyPewyUThank you to Plex for sponsoring the longform version of this video!📦 Products in this video TV Tuner that supports 4K and up to 4 streams!amzn.to/3r1v3SLTV Tuner that supports 2 streamsamzn.to/3EKeGx5Flat Indoor Antennaamzn.to/3Z5AQmRIndoor Outdoor Antenna with 60+ mile range!amzn.to/3sHLST3Adjustable Gain TV Antenna Preamplifier with LTE Filteramzn.to/3LgwB26LTE / 5G Filteramzn.to/3Pax72JAntenna Splitter with Power Passthroughamzn.to/3sLTZy4Solid Copper Coax Cable (NOT copper clad)amzn.to/3r3fhqkLTE / 5G Filter Alternativeamzn.to/3PtSV9V🛍️ See the whole kitkit.co/TechnoTim/build-you-own-dvrSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Thank you for watching!
The Ultimate Guide to Configuring Live TV & DVR with Plex! Techno Tim 2023-09-18 | Today we'll dive deep into selecting a TV tuner, an antenna, dialing in your TV signal, and configuring Plex help you get the most out of Live TV and build a powerful DVR! Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/ota-tv-with-plex/A huge THANK YOU to Plex for sponsoring this video during Plex Pro Week!Get started with Plex today! plex.tvDisclosures:- Plex did sponsor this video- I wrote all of the content myself- I purchased all hardware with my own moneySupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)📦 Products in this video - TV Tuner that supports 4K and up to 4 streams!: amzn.to/3r1v3SL- TV Tuner that supports 2 streams: amzn.to/3EKeGx5- Flat Indoor Antenna: amzn.to/3Z5AQmR- Indoor Outdoor Antenna with 60+ mile range!: amzn.to/3sHLST3- Adjustable Gain TV Antenna Preamplifier with LTE Filter: amzn.to/3LgwB26- LTE / 5G Filter: amzn.to/3Pax72J- Antenna Splitter with Power Passthrough: amzn.to/3sLTZy4- Solid Copper Coax Cable (NOT copper clad): amzn.to/3r3fhqk- LTE / 5G Filter Alternative: amzn.to/3PtSV9V🛍️ See the whole kitkit.co/TechnoTim/build-you-own-dvr00:00 - Intro - Turn Plex into a Powerful DVR01:40 - OTA TV with Plex03:18 - What You'll Need06:08 - Antenna & Tuner Setup07:39 - Configure Tuner in Plex09:50 - Recording, EPG, & More10:46 - Plex Free TV Channels11:12 - Watching Recorded Content11:56 - AutoSkip Intro, Commercials, Credits14:44 - Set Recording Priority15:48 - Adding FavoritesThank you for watching!
NEW 45 HomeLab HL15 at the Creator Storage Summit Techno Tim 2023-09-14 | I took a trip with 3 other Tech YouTubers to 45 Drives Headquarters to see the new 45 HomeLab HL15 and other devices during their first ever Creator Summit to discuss storage! We take a look at lots of Storinators, the HL15 HomeLab, all flash Stornados, and even the Storinator Jr.!The HL15 has been released! youtube.com/watch?v=QGSaj5TYUB0Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/45drives-creator-summit-day-1/Disclosures:- I was not paid- 45 Drives did pay for my trip to this eventThank you so much to 45Drives for paying for this trip to the Creator Summit! Pre-sales for the 45HomeLab here: presale.45homelab.comYou can check out the 45HomeLab here: 45homelab.comThank you to @JeffGeerling @Level1Techs @CraftComputing @LAWRENCESYSTEMS Alan, and Dave for teaching me so much during this trip! Thank you to 45 Drives for some of the footage in this video!Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks00:00 - Intro00:42 - The Trip to Canada02:11 - 45Drives Headquarter Tour03:16 - Labs Tour04:02 - 45 HomeLab HL1505:35 - Stornado Gen III 2U NVMe06:33 - Stornado Gen II 2U SATA06:51 - Storinator Hybrid F807:18 - Storinator Jr.07:50 - Creator Summit Discussions10:50 - Protocase Tour11:52 - Hot Ones Challenge12:32 - Sailing the Bras d'Or Lakes12:53 - Live Stream from a boat13:50 - I made a lot of new friends in Canada 🍁Thank you for watching!
45 Homelab HL15 by 45Drives - First Look #homelab #homeserver Techno Tim 2023-08-27 | This is an early look at the 45 Homelab by @45Drives. It’s targeting home sever and homelab users. It’s shaping up to be a powerful and flexible machine!The HL15 has been released! youtube.com/watch?v=QGSaj5TYUB0Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)
The BEST Tools for Windows! - PowerToys Tutorial Techno Tim 2023-08-20 | Today we're going to maximize your Productivity on Windows with Microsoft PowerToys. I'll show you step-by-step how you can use, customize, and be more efficient when using Microsoft PowerToys. Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/windows-powertoys/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - What are PowerToys?00:44 - Always On Top01:32 - Awake02:32 - Color Picker04:31 - FancyZones07:03 - File Locksmith07:38 - File Explorer add-ons08:12 - Hot File Editor09:02 - Image Resizer09:40 - Keyboard Manager10:42 - Mouse Utilities12:15 - Mouse Without Borders14:02 - Paste As Plain Text14:33 - Peek14:56 - PowerRename15:53 - Run / App Launcher17:15 - Quick Accent18:09 - Registry Preview18:51 - Screen Ruler19:39 - Shortcut Guide20:09 - Text Extractor20:45 - Video Conference Mute21:53 - ConclusionThank you for watching!
Power Over Ethernet is AWESOME! #homelab #minipc #poe Techno Tim 2023-07-28 | Want to power a mini PC with Power Over Ethernet (POE)? No problem! *Note: Be sure to check your device for the appropriate voltage and wattage. As with all power adapters, using something that isn't intended for your device can break your device, switch, or both!*- POE Splitter Gb 2.5mm (featured in video): amzn.to/3rNhvKw- POE Splitter Gb 2.1mm: (other plug size): amzn.to/3KG5g9p- POE Splitter Gb USB C: amzn.to/3KfvE9G- POE Splitter Gb Micro USB: amzn.to/3KjMWlUSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)#homelab #poweroverthernet #minipc Thank you for watching!
A Mini Rack for Your Home! Techno Tim 2023-07-26 | I decided to go with another rack in my home but this time much smaller! Thanks to Rackstuds for sending a few packs of Rackstuds!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/sysracks-12u/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalksDisclosures:- I was not paid- I purchased this rack with my own money- RackStuds were sent for free for me to evaluateProducts in this video:- SYSRACKS 12u Server Rack (Gray): amzn.to/44EREmL- SYSRACKS 12u Server Rack (Black): amzn.to/3Khv1fP- Rackstuds Duo 1RU: amzn.to/3Y7BkIG- Rackstuds R100: amzn.to/3Kf3yLD- Tripp Lite UPS: amzn.to/3YbI5Js- Casters: amzn.to/45mDeaT(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)#serverrack #homelab 00:00 - Why Choose a Small Rack00:25 - Rack Specs00:52 - Rack Features02:37 - Assembly & Review04:25 - Installing Equipment & Easy Racking05:39 - My Thoughts on this RackThank you for watching!
My New Mini PC #homelab #minipc Techno Tim 2023-07-17 | This super small, low power Single Board Computer is awesome! You can do so many unique things with it!Check out ZimaBoard today!ZimaBoard Official: bit.ly/3K9WZu7ZimaBoard Official Shop: bit.ly/3DlTm0lZimaBoard on Amazon: bit.ly/4478n1b📦 See the entire Kit kit.co/TechnoTim/zimaboard-project-kitSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Thank you for watching!
20 Home Server Projects You Can Start TODAY - CasaOS + ZimaBoard Techno Tim 2023-07-14 | I've had a ton of fun setting up and configuring a ZimaBoard and CasaOS over the last few weeks! While CasaOS is a great fit for your Home Server projects, I also decided to walk through over 20 other home server projects you can start today. These projects are for everyone, from the beginner, to the tinkerer, to the hardcore enthusiast! Thanks to ZimaBoard for sending this device!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/zimaboard-projects/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkersDisclosures:- I was not paid- I was sent a ZimaBoard for free to evaluateCheck out ZimaBoard today!ZimaBoard Official: bit.ly/3K9WZu7ZimaBoard Official Shop: bit.ly/3DlTm0lZimaBoard on Amazon: bit.ly/4478n1b📦 See the entire Kit kit.co/TechnoTim/zimaboard-project-kit(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Thank you for watching!00:00 - Intro00:36 - What is a ZimaBoard02:04 - CasaOS03:06 - Installing Apps04:01 - Custom Docker Installs04:45 - Files App & NAS05:31 - FilesDrop (awesome)06:40 - Connect to Cloud07:20 - Storage Management07:54 - Logs & Terminal08:10 - Operating Systems08:41 - Testing & Running Software09:15 - Tinkerers09:31 - Portainer (and Apps)10:01 - Emulation Station10:23 - Disk Wiping10:53 - Firmware Updates11:06 - Cloning & Backing Up Disks11:36 - Data Recovery11:48 - What About a NAS?12:09 - Hardcore Enthusiasts12:30 - PCIe Devices12:48 - Router / Firewall13:00 - Access Point13:14 - Hypervisors13:33 - Machine Learning & AI14:00 - Video Detection14:11 - My Thoughts About a ZimaBoard
I Automated Watering My Lawn & Garden! #lawncare #automation Techno Tim 2023-07-03 | I automated watering my lawn and garden without irrigation and only using hoses and smart timers! I found these smart timers and now I can water them on a schedule, delay because of rain, and even connect them to Home Assistant, HomeKit, and other Home Hubs!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/automate-lawn-garden/📦 See the entire Kit here! kit.co/TechnoTim/automated-lawn-and-garden-careSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)
Meet Renovate - Your Update Automation Bot for Kubernetes and More! Techno Tim 2023-07-01 | Keeping track of container image updates is hard. I started using Renovate Bot to to track these for me and I now get pull requests from a bot for my Docker and Kubernetes container images. It's a game changer.Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/renovate-bot-kubernetes/A HUGE thanks to Datree for sponsoring this video! Secure Your Kubernetes, Prevent Misconfigurationsdatree.ioSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Renovate Bot in Less Than 2 Minutes.01:45 - Sponsor: Datree - Secure Your Kubernetes, Prevent Misconfigurations02:57 - Creating a Git Repo & Creating Resources04:11 - Add Renovate Bot05:05 - Our First (Real) Pull Request06:54 - How to Handle “latest” tag09:04 - Working with Helm Charts09:44 - What else can we do with Renovate?Thank you for watching!
I Built My Own Access Point #homelab #minipc Techno Tim 2023-06-25 | Many have asked why I bring a router / access point with me when I travel. They also asked what can I do with this mobile HomeLab that is running Proxmox as a hypervisor and can run Docker containers, LXC containers, and more.If you're curious what else you can do, you can see the whole video here youtube.com/watch?v=02gYwJ2G-vESupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks📦 Products in this video 📦Protectli VP2420 - amzn.to/443wb68Crucial 16 GB RAM - amzn.to/3qOMK7FIntel Wi-Fi 6(alternate wifi option) - amzn.to/3PfuRZPSamsung 1 TB SSD - amzn.to/3Nj7MmeUSB NIC (ralink chipset) - amzn.to/3NyP8anWyze Camera - amzn.to/467JVi3Timbuk2 Backpack - amzn.to/3p8L9ZFSlim Cat6a Cables - amzn.to/3qOCHPTAnker Charging Station - amzn.to/3qOk66rAnker USB C Cables - amzn.to/3qOCXhPAnker Surge Protector - amzn.to/3Jlq8llAnker USB Hub - amzn.to/42N15yFWD 5 TB USB Hard Drive - amzn.to/42Oa3f4Protectli WiFi Kit - protectli.com/product/m2-wifiProtectli 4G LTE Modem - protectli.com/product/mdg200-m2See the entire Kit here! kit.co/TechnoTim/mobile-homelab(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Thanks for the inspiration!Credits:youtube.com/c/Level1Techsyoutube.com/@NetworkChuckyoutube.com/@TTTHEFINEPRINTTT
My Mobile HomeLab! (Travel Router with Proxmox, Docker, and OpenWRT) Techno Tim 2023-06-18 | This has been months in the making, my new Mobile HomeLab! It's a device that I can take with me to provide secure internet access for all of my devices. Not only can it provide secure access, but it can also let me bring apps and services with me when I travel. It's built on Proxmox, OpenWRT, PiHole, and many other services. I'm taking this with me everywhere!Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/mobile-homelab/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalksThanks to Protectli for sending this device and the help along with way! (protectli.com)Disclosures:- I was not paid- I chose Protectli and contacted them after researching alternatives📦 Products in this video 📦Protectli VP2420 - amzn.to/443wb68Crucial 16 GB RAM - amzn.to/3qOMK7FIntel Wi-Fi 6(alternate wifi option) - amzn.to/3PfuRZPSamsung 1 TB SSD - amzn.to/3Nj7MmeUSB NIC (ralink chipset) - amzn.to/3NyP8anWyze Camera - amzn.to/467JVi3Timbuk2 Backpack - amzn.to/3p8L9ZFSlim Cat6a Cables - amzn.to/3qOCHPTAnker Charging Station - amzn.to/3qOk66rAnker USB C Cables - amzn.to/3qOCXhPAnker Surge Protector - amzn.to/3Jlq8llAnker USB Hub - amzn.to/42N15yFWD 5 TB USB Hard Drive - amzn.to/42Oa3f4Protectli WiFi Kit - protectli.com/product/m2-wifiProtectli 4G LTE Modem - protectli.com/product/mdg200-m2See the entire Kit here! kit.co/TechnoTim/mobile-homelab(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)Thanks for the inspiration!Credits:youtube.com/c/Level1Techsyoutube.com/@NetworkChuckyoutube.com/@TrentTheTraveler(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - My Mobile HomeLab01:39 - The Hardware03:23 - The Build04:22 - Proxmox05:21 - OpenWRT & Networking05:56 - LAN06:26 - WAN06:52 - Wireless NIC (Access Point)08:36 - USB Wireless NIC (Client / WAN / other)11:15 - LTE Connectivity12:18 - PiHole13:49 - Docker & Portainer15:24 - What do I think of my Mobile HomeLab?#HomeLabThank you for watching!
Low Power, Efficient, but Powerful Mini Cluster! #homelab #minipc Techno Tim 2023-06-03 | I built a small, efficient, but powerful mini cluster using Intel NUCs and it's awesome!Intel NUC 11 - amzn.to/43TK8nSIntel NUC 12 - amzn.to/3MZjC6CSAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe - amzn.to/41vUOrkSAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA - amzn.to/3KQMriUG.Skill RipJaws DDR4 SO-DIMM Series 64GB - amzn.to/3AlstI8Mk1 Manufacturing - mk1manufacturing.com/cart.phpSee the kit here: kit.co/TechnoTim/efficient-low-power-powerful-virtualization-serverWant to set these up with Proxmox? No problem!youtube.com/watch?v=XoObI3L9xNALooking to se up a cluster yourself? Check out the video and the docs!youtube.com/watch?v=CbkEWcUZ7zMThanks (Red Shirt) Jeff Geerling for the clip!youtube.com/@UCR-DXc1voovS8nhAvccRZhg Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - How to Build a Low Power Cluster00:18 - Hardware Specs01:20 - Rack Mounting Intel NUCs02:17 - Remote Control & Power Control02:58 - Provisioning the Cluster03:28 - Why Kubernetes?03:39 - Automated Install of Kubernetes04:20 - Kubernetes Policy Management (Today's Sponsor, Datree)05:46 - Installing a High Availability Kubernetes Cluster06:51 - Testing High Availability with NGINX08:57 - Introducing Chaos10:04 - What Can We Do with a Cluster?10:35 - How Much Power Does This Cluster Used?11:20 - What Do I think of a Low Power but Powerful Cluster?Thank you for watching!
Silent, Efficient, Low power PC or Server #homelab #automation Techno Tim 2023-05-27 | I built a silent, low power PC / Server and it's awesome. It's efficient, supports virtualization, and powerful enough to run as a server!Protectli Vault FW2B - 2 Port - amzn.to/3nRJfM1Protectli Vault FW4B - 4 Port - amzn.to/3nVVU0uProtectli Vault FW6A - 6 Port - amzn.to/3zHWHopProtectli Vault Pro VP4630-6 Port - amzn.to/3GoYSRyCrucial RAM - amzn.to/41eks31Samsung NVMe - amzn.to/3KIsKuDSamsung SSD - amzn.to/43fYb6ZSee the entire Kit here - kit.co/TechnoTim/building-a-low-power-all-in-one-silent-serverSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)
Meet Scrypted - Stream ANY Camera to ANY Home Hub Techno Tim 2023-05-13 | Meet Scrypted an Open Source app that will let you connect almost any camera to any home hub, certified or not! You can connect popular devices from UniFi, Amcrest, Hikvision, Nest & Google, Tuya, Reolink, and many others to your home hub of choice, whether that be Apple’s HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, or even Home Assistant. This lets you choose and reuse your own devices and take advantage of the automation and integration you get with your Smart Home Hub. Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/scrypted-home-hub/Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotimSponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotimBecome a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/joinMerch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shopGear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gearGet Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discordTinkers channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers📦 Products in this Video 📦UniFi UDM SE - amzn.to/44TWJYJUniFi Cameras - amzn.to/3M3FPypApple TV 4k - amzn.to/3M1ZFtzApple iPad - amzn.to/3VX1k8zEcho Dot - amzn.to/44YmpTWEcho Show 5 - amzn.to/3MmFdoNEcho Show 15 - amzn.to/3Mo8ZJMSee the entire kit here!kit.co/TechnoTim/smart-home-hubs-devices(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)00:00 - Smart Home Camera Fragmentation01:16 - What is Scrypted02:24 - Scrypted Requirements03:24 - Installing Scrypted with Docker04:33 - Configuring Scrypted05:22 - Create UniFi Protect User06:05 - Adding Cameras to HomeKit07:05 - Awesome Integration & Automation08:04 - More Scrypted Compatibility#smarthomegadgets #selfhosted #homesecurity Thank you for watching!
