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• The user is experiencing issues with their Starlink connection in an area they frequently visit
• The user is located near the border of two service areas, resulting in inconsistent connectivity
• A website (satellitemap.space) was mentioned that shows the country divided into hexagons representing different Starlink cells
• The user notes that this representation may be oversimplified and actual cell boundaries are more nuanced
• The user discusses the issue of moving with Starlink, as it's designed to be stationary and can't accommodate frequent relocations
• The conversation also touches on the potential for a mobile version of Starlink and its implications for rural areas
• 5G technology is mentioned as another option that could potentially compete with or complement Starlink in terms of connectivity
• Government contract worker lives on a boat and uses 4G
• RV owner struggles with integrating Home Assistant for their vehicle
• Z-Wave support in Home Assistant will be deprecated due to Python version updates
• Migrating to Z-Wave.js has been problematic and may require re-pairing devices one by one
• Matter protocol is expected to arrive soon, but Home Assistant's planned deprecation of Z-Wave support may make it difficult for users to wait
• Mixed messaging from developers about recommended upgrades to Home Assistant
• Breaking changes causing user fatigue and hesitation to upgrade
• Comparison of Home Assistant's complexity to other smart home systems like Apple's HomeKit
• Discussion on the need for better documentation, education, and accessibility for users
• Acknowledgment that Home Assistant's modular design is a strength, but also a challenge
• Hope for future improvements in automation and user experience as the project matures
• Recognition of the importance of considering the needs of new users who will arrive with hardware devices
• Home Assistant compatibility with various devices and platforms
• Comparison between Apple, Echo, Google smart home systems
• Maintenance and updating of Home Assistant Core and its impact on security
• Linode cloud services and their benefits for hosting Home Assistant
• TrueNAS Scale release and its shift from FreeBSD to Debian 11
• TrueNAS product still focuses on ZFS as primary storage file system
• Can scale out storage across multiple systems with Gluster and Helm management
• Use case is for companies that need high-performance storage, potentially larger than home users or small businesses
• May target companies with similar needs to Linus Media Group, such as KVM virtualization and GPU pass-through
• Comparison made to Unraid, another popular NAS software option
• The speaker is discussing a local backup system using TrueNAS Scale on a LAN box to duplicate a ZFS array between two locations in their home.
• The speaker installed TrueNAS Scale and noticed an available update, but the update also required a significant amount of additional updates (2GB).
• The speaker encountered issues with importing a ZFS pool after updating, which seemed to resolve itself after a reboot.
• The speaker experienced further difficulties attempting to import the pool via the command line, requiring multiple reboots and attempts.
• The speaker expresses frustration with the lack of documentation and support for TrueNAS Scale.
• The speaker returns to using Proxmox after struggling with TrueNAS scale
• They prefer simple and basic setups, managing them with Ansible for ease of recovery from failure
• Tailscale is mentioned as a zero-config VPN solution for secure remote access to devices and servers
• A listener asks about maintaining Nextcloud in a home lab, seeking advice on monitoring and security measures
• The speaker advises loading only necessary apps in Nextcloud and double-checking their usage
• Importance of two-factor authentication for Nextcloud
• Keeping Nextcloud up-to-date with regular updates and SSL enabled
• Challenges of updating multiple instances of Nextcloud
• Using containers (e.g. Docker Compose) for repeatable deployment methods
• Deploying Nextcloud using different methods (Snap, container, host)
• Need to keep track of deployment settings to avoid data loss
• Unraid as a GUI-based option for containerization and self-hosting
• Unraid and its simplicity in data management
• The community support for Unraid, including YouTube tutorials
• Potential drawbacks of Unraid as user complexity increases
• Alternative options for managing disks and applications, such as FreeNAS Scale and Docker Desktop on Mac OS
• The possibility of using Home Assistant for app management and containerization
• Other alternatives like CentOS or Ubuntu with Cockpit, and the importance of aligning with one's values in software choice
• Plans for a JB East Coast meetup and potential crowdfunding options
• Planning a meetup in Raleigh, NC on April 9th
• Proposed event will take place at Prime Barbecue and Oak City Brewing
• Details to be posted on meetup.com closer to the time
• COVID-safe location with outdoor space for gathering
• Weather in Raleigh expected to be pleasant in April
• Invitation extended to join the meetup and Jupyter Broadcasting group
• Sponsorship and support options mentioned, including Tailscale and network support at jupiter.party
[0.00 --> 1.34] I knew what happened, Alex.
[1.42 --> 4.46] I rolled the Starlink dice and it came up snake eyes.
[4.64 --> 10.92] I came back to a location after being on the road for about three weeks, set up the Starlink
[10.92 --> 13.08] and went to update my service address.
[13.44 --> 17.06] And I got the dreaded no more capacity at your area.
[17.50 --> 19.38] And this is an area I frequent a lot.
[19.46 --> 20.62] It's like home-based territory.
[20.62 --> 24.70] And Starlink says, sorry, no room for you.
[25.12 --> 25.82] So what happens now?
[25.86 --> 28.18] Are you out of luck until further notice?
[29.18 --> 30.18] It's weird.
[30.58 --> 33.78] I'm only like 15 miles from the other location I was at.
[34.20 --> 38.10] It's kind of working and not well.
[38.38 --> 42.04] It's like losing and dropping packets from time to time and connection.
[42.28 --> 45.96] But when it works, I'm getting like 30 megabits, which is pretty slow for Starlink.
[46.14 --> 51.78] But I did see some YouTubers reporting that Starlink seems to be testing a roaming mode
[51.78 --> 57.70] that lets you move around and maybe use it outside your service address.
[57.70 --> 60.72] So I'm hoping that happens to me soon.
[60.84 --> 64.38] And I'm just going to keep checking the website every few days.
[65.12 --> 69.34] There is a website I just found as you were talking here, satellitemap.space.
[69.82 --> 73.44] And it seems to like divide the entire country up into hexagons.
[73.80 --> 77.82] And then they've got the actual Starlink satellites flying in real time over the top of it.
[77.82 --> 83.08] And it looks like the entirety of the Pacific Northwest Redmond's right at the middle of a cell.
[83.76 --> 84.34] So I don't understand.
[84.62 --> 87.18] You were on the coast and then you came back to the studio.
[87.28 --> 89.88] That's not far enough to cross a boundary even.
[90.02 --> 90.52] What's going on?
[90.84 --> 93.52] I think it's more nuanced than that website makes it look.
[93.60 --> 95.68] I think the cells are actually more divided.
[95.84 --> 98.38] I've seen another website that gives you a different view.
[98.46 --> 99.80] It's not as fancy as that one.
[100.22 --> 106.50] It shows hexagons that are basically 20, 30 mile in sizes that overlay over the Google map.
[106.50 --> 111.50] Either way, I knew I was rolling the dice because you're not supposed to move the Starlink.
[112.08 --> 116.60] When you're in a service area, they provision for capacity because these require downlink stations too.
[117.16 --> 119.48] Come on, they know exactly who's going to use this thing.
[119.84 --> 129.28] People in rural places that have no other option or people that, you know, not connected to the real world like you that lives in the bus.
[129.28 --> 130.92] Out there in the virtual world.
[131.02 --> 140.40] When I reviewed Starlink on Linux Unplugged, I didn't really mention the fact that the Ethernet cable doesn't disconnect from the dish.
[140.76 --> 141.98] It's built in.