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• Using decentralized storage solutions like Storage-A with Duplicati for backups |
• Trying out Graphene OS on a Pixel 3 phone |
• Discussing alternative mapping apps like Apple Maps |
• Focusing on whole-home audio solution using Google Home Minis and Chromecast audios |
• Struggling to integrate amplifiers into Home Assistant for smart home control |
• Plex Amp endpoint |
• Using Raspberry Pi for media streaming |
• Logitech Media Server (LMS) and its history |
• Snapcast and other alternatives to LMS |
• PyCore Player as a solution for running LMS on Raspberry Pi |
• Issues with PyCore Player's interface |
• Frustration with Pi Core Player interface |
• Desire for easy spousal approval setup |
• Comparison of Pi Core Player with RPi Audio Receiver |
• Difficulty setting up Pi Core Player on a Raspberry Pi 4 |
• Success with RPi Audio Receiver on an older Raspberry Pi 2 |
• Discussion of ease of use and configuration of RPi Audio Receiver |
• The speaker had issues with controlling dumb amplifiers using infrared blasters, specifically with the Broadlink RM4 Mini. |
• The issue was caused by a bug in the Broadlink integration where it would not send the correct command to change the inputs on the amplifier. |
• The speaker also discussed the reliability of the solution, stating that when it works, it works, but when it doesn't, it doesn't, and estimated the success rate at around 80%. |
• The speaker considered replacing the amplifiers with new ones that have RS-232 ports, but did not want to spend the money. |
• A listener suggested using HomePods as a solution, which the speaker jokingly accepted as a "filthy iOS ecosystem user". |
• The speaker ended by promoting Linode's cloud computing services and offering $100 in credit for new customers. |
• Linode's flexibility and pricing make it a unique cloud provider |
• Features include custom VPN Linux, S3-compatible object storage, VLAN support, and powerful DNS manager |
• Alex has been experiencing hard drive issues with his server case and is trying to solve the problem by installing hot swap hard drive cages |
• Matter protocol update discussed, with Chris being optimistic about its potential |
• Matter standard has the potential to succeed due to its open-source nature |
• Multiple controllers and manufacturers can run the same code |
• Paulus from Home Assistant is excited about the prospect of Matter's success |
• Concerns that Matter may not be a success, with comparisons to previous standards that failed |
• Discussion of the current state of home automation, where no single vendor dominates the market |
• Mention of cheap Chinese clones and their impact on the industry |
• Paulus' excitement about the release of version 1.0 of Matter on GitHub |
• Joking speculation about when Matter will hit the market |
• Upcoming plans to work on a Zigbee device project |
• The speaker discusses the effectiveness of toggle wheels as a UI for simple actions like adjusting brightness and audio. |
• There was a mock-up of an iPhone with a click wheel that was considered before the final design. |
• The original iPhone project had two parallel tracks: one based on macOS and another using the iPod OS, which ultimately won out. |
• Old iPod Classics can be upgraded to use SD cards, significantly increasing their battery life to months instead of hours. |
• The speaker wants multiple screens for Home Assistant control throughout their home. |
• They successfully figured out how to use a tablet with icons for voice commands but notes it was somewhat intuitive due to experience with similar systems. |
• Discussing potential uses for older Android devices as home assistant screens |
• Mentioning specific models and prices (e.g. iPad mini, $75) |
• Exploring the possibility of using kiosk browser and camera functionality on tablets |
• Describing Humio.com as a centralized log management platform |
• Highlighting features of Humio, including index-free architecture and reduced hardware footprint |
• Introducing Humio Community Edition as a no-cost data ingestion offering |
• Discussing potential uses for Humio in home environments, including logging and monitoring |
• Announcing upcoming meetups in Sacramento, Southern California, and Portland |
• Discussion on meetup.com limitations and alternatives |
• Recommendation to check out Z-Wave light switches, specifically the ones Dr. Pepper Shaker mentioned |
• Comparison of smart switches with built-in smarts vs. devices like Shelly |
• Concerns about complexity and added value when leaving smart home devices for future homeowners |
• Switching to Zigbee and finding benefits in Z-Wave devices |
• Note on Z-Wave switches requiring a neutral wire in older houses |
• Discussion of self-hosted email vs business connection for internet service |
• Bandwidth issues and potential solutions with static IP, customer service, and no bandwidth caps |
• Comparison of self-hosted email with using a real email provider (Fastmail) |
• Mention of Bitwarden's new alias support for Fastmail |
• Praise for Fastmail from audience members and the host |
• Donations to the show (5,000 sats each from Ahanaga and Frozer) |
• Plug for Podverse, a cross-platform podcast player that syncs between devices |
• Integrating the Podverse player on the website resolved issues and created a positive collaboration between communities. |
• Contributors to Podverse include listeners from Jupyter Broadcasting, fostering cross-community connections. |
• Listener gifts and shoutouts were acknowledged, including Prozac's row of ducks, young dookie's full home assistant setup, and Shim's sat experiments. |
• The host discussed boosts and their nostalgic value, reminiscent of IRC culture. |
• He promoted new podcast apps and invited listeners to try Podverse. |
• The host mentioned his old Dual Xeon motherboard for sale and its potential uses in a home lab or VM setup. |
• Discussion of membership benefits and ad-free feed |
• Brent Gervais' appearance on the show |
• Announcement of a new computer and upcoming episode about it |
• Frankenstein-ing an old computer (X250) with upgrades |
• Benchmarks comparison between computers, including the new Thalio model |
• System76's products and a mention of Cheese Bacon attending All Things Open |
• Upcoming meetup details to be posted on the Element Room meetup page |
• Call for feedback and contact information |
[0.00 --> 3.98] Are you getting tired of the Thunderbolt single cable promise? |
[4.16 --> 4.86] I know I am. |
[5.22 --> 6.58] I thought you were going to do an ad. |
[7.00 --> 9.68] Well then, friends, I have something special for you. |
[9.90 --> 12.44] It's the super Thunderbolt cable promise. |
[13.48 --> 14.54] PetsOverNightInTheBox.com |
[14.54 --> 20.38] No, seriously, I just bought a CalDigit TS4 a couple of months ago. |
[20.62 --> 23.40] You know, it's plugged into my MacBook with Thunderbolt 4 as well. |
[23.54 --> 27.90] So, you know, the signal chain is extremely simple so far as Thunderbolt goes. |
[27.90 --> 37.86] This thing is frustrating, very frustrating, because when I wake it from sleep, my MacBook, I mean, |
[38.16 --> 43.92] nine times out of ten, I have to unplug and replug every USB device from the dock. |
[44.04 --> 48.58] So I go over to the CalDigit website and I think, okay, cool, there must be a firmware update for this thing. |
[49.80 --> 54.82] Turns out a Thunderbolt 4 dock marketed primarily at Mac users, |
[54.82 --> 59.38] they don't have a Mac-based firmware update utility. |
[59.76 --> 61.52] It's only for Windows. |
[62.08 --> 62.48] No. |
[63.74 --> 64.22] No. |
[64.38 --> 64.86] That's ridiculous. |
[65.08 --> 66.02] That's embarrassing. |
[66.78 --> 68.12] Seriously, it is embarrassing. |
[68.24 --> 68.88] I totally agree. |
[69.94 --> 74.44] So luckily for me, I have a ThinkPad T480S, which has Thunderbolt 3 on it. |
[74.44 --> 76.52] So I wipe the thing. |
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