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• Building an OpenSense router with custom parts from eBay
• Installation of OpenSense operating system
• Experience with buying parts online from eBay
• Reviewing eBay listings and seller reviews in an airport with family members present
• Installing a 60 gig mSATA SSD and 8 gigs of RAM on the system
• Running Tailscale and AdGuard Home directly on the router for security and ad-blocking purposes
• Communicating changes to the network setup to family members, including not announcing changes to avoid blame when issues arise
• Setting up a standardized three-node Tailscale OpenSense network across multiple locations with consistent DNS rewrites
• Using AdGuard as primary DNS with Unbound and Cloudflare for recursive DNS resolution
• AdGuard is used for DNS and ad blocking on the system
• Tailscale is mentioned as a secure alternative for accessing devices remotely
• The host is considering using OpenSense with AdGuard for network security
• A discussion about creating documentation for family members and friends who may need to access or manage the network if something happens to the primary user
• Linode's cloud services are promoted as a way to support the show and provide hosting options
• One-click stacks for easy deployment on Linode
• High performance and reliability of Linode services
• Linode's own network infrastructure
• New features such as NVMe storage, database as a service, and object storage
• Importance of directed airflow to prevent hard drive overheating
• Backblaze's annual report on hard drive reliability and its findings
• Discussion of the dominance of a few major companies in the hard drive market
• Criticism of people's opinions and biases towards specific brands (e.g. Seagate, Western Digital)
• Explanation of how hard drives are often mislabeled or rebranded by manufacturers
• Mention of Backblaze's data on hard drive reliability and lifespan
• Discussion of the need for regular hard drive replacement to maintain data integrity
• Suggestions for creative reuse of old hard drives (e.g. making clocks, coasters)
• Proposal for dollar averaging or "disk averaging" to smooth out price fluctuations
• Recommendation to buy hard drives during sale periods (e.g. Black Friday) to get the best value
• Discussion of hard drive prices and reliability
• Review of a listener's feedback on leak detectors from DeckBot
• Comparison of DeckBot's leak detector tape to other options
• Recommendation of Shelly flood sensors for home use
• Personal experience with setting up Shelly flood sensor in Home Assistant
• Considering replacing Z-Wave devices with Shelly Wi-Fi capable devices
• Planning to eliminate some HomeKit devices as well
• Exploring the Shelly devices for their features and battery life
• Discussing potential improvements in Home Assistant's user experience, specifically with integrations and notifications
• Suggesting that Nebukasa integration could provide push notifications automatically for Home Assistant members
• Mentioning need for time-sensitive notifications on iOS to break through do not disturb mode
• Considering Shelly devices' potential inclusion in the Works with Home Assistant program
• Discussion of MQTT and Wi-Fi vs BLE sensors
• Review of the Shelley Plus H&T device with e-ink display
• Comparison to Xiaomi BLE sensors
• Discussion of battery life and USB power option
• Introduction to the Shelley plug, a small Wi-Fi enabled smart plug
• Analysis of regulatory shortcuts taken by the manufacturer
• Features and capabilities of the Shelley plug (up to 2500 watts, power metering)
• Planning for home automation system with Shelley devices
• Discussion of firmware modifications (TAS motor, ESP Home)
• Fully open firmware and its implications
• Home Assistant announcement of their first works with a partner (Leviton)
• Humio log management platform, including its features and benefits
• Using Humio for log management in Home Assistant environments
• Smoke detector suggestions and discussion of Z-Wave limitations
• Personal experiences with Z-Wave smoke detectors and false alarms
• Discussion about smoke detectors, specifically issues with alerts when not home
• Mention of Shelly's Wi-Fi hubless smoke detector and their available gas detector
• Sharing of an idea to customize Jellyfin branding for personal use
• Discussion of Plex vs. Jellyfin, with the user expressing preference for Plex despite progress with Jellyfin
• Boosts from listeners, and a discussion of the peer-to-peer messaging network used by boosts
• Advice on shipping items overseas during international moves, including a personal anecdote about using Seven Seas Worldwide
• Shipping process from England to the US
• Loading and sealing of cargo in van
• Semi-regular shipping updates on arrival times and customs clearance
• Pickup of shipment at destination with rented van
• Selling or getting rid of items upon arrival due to space limitations and need for essentials
• Walmart shopping experience during hurricane
• Stressful but ultimately positive experience with moving process
• The person had a frustrating experience at a car park due to overcrowding and long lines.
• They discussed remote work and the difficulty of staying focused in traffic.
• The conversation turned to their previous experiences living in England and why they don't plan to move back.
• Ankh Bussin wrote in with a question about setting up a self-hosted podcast, including instructions for others to manage it in case of their death.
• The speakers discussed the challenge of leaving behind digital media, such as family photos and documents, for others to access.
• They mentioned potential solutions, like writing clear instructions or using specific software, but acknowledged that most people won't be interested in inheriting someone's digital collection.
• Development of a photo album selection tool
• PhotoPRISM and its features
• Meetup in London with AlexKTZ
• Promotion of Boosted by TrevDev and CastPlan
• Thank you to SREs (site reliability engineers) and members for supporting the show
• Upcoming meetups, including JPL tour with limited spots available
[0.00 --> 1.86] Well, I'm talking to you today from England.
[2.12 --> 5.02] Hello to all my British compatriots.
[5.64 --> 6.70] Is that even a word?
[6.84 --> 7.38] I'm not sure.
[8.06 --> 8.46] Comrades.
[9.04 --> 9.44] Comrades.
[10.18 --> 10.58] Yeah.
[11.00 --> 13.08] Uncle Vlad might want a word about that.
[14.00 --> 14.84] Yeah, that's all right.
[15.38 --> 16.66] Today's a mouth organ sort of day.
[16.70 --> 17.20] Is it for you?
[17.50 --> 19.18] I do have it right here with me in the studio.
[20.18 --> 23.94] You never know when you might need to like just a kind of punctuate a point.
[23.94 --> 30.26] I need to paint a picture for those listening via audio.
[30.62 --> 38.38] I have my microphone in front of me resting on a couple of pillows on a desk in the corner of my wife's childhood bedroom.
[39.14 --> 40.14] It's quite the setup.
[40.78 --> 40.94] Yeah.
[41.04 --> 44.00] And also, it's another way of saying if you have problems with it, it's not Drew's fault.
[44.18 --> 46.10] I mean, you know, that's not necessarily a Drew approved.
[46.90 --> 52.36] No, I'm not sure it would be Sound Engineer 101 microphone placement or anything like that.