As most of us homelabbers are aware by now, automation is a very good thing – repeating (and sometimes tedious) tasks can be automated, allowing us to focus on things that are better uses of our time. But Automation itself seems to have its own mindset, especially when it comes to how you go about approaching some of the challenges. In this episode, Jay and Tom discuss the Automation Mindset.
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The Homelab Show Episode 79 – Virtual or Container?
Virtual Machines and Containers are awesome, but when should you use one versus the other? In this episode, Jay and Talk about some of the deciding factors when it comes to deciding which technology to use.
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The Homelab Show Episode 78 – Changelog
There’s all kinds of software choices when it comes to your homelab, and in this episode, Jay and Tom discuss some recent releases of some of the platforms that are very common with homelabbers. This discussion includes some thoughts on the new release of Fedora, Proxmox, and more!
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The Homelab Show Episode 77 – /dev/random, Mastodon & More
There’s a lot to talk about in this episode! Topics include Mastodon and some information on what it is and how to set it up, as well as additional topics around owning your media. Definitely a can’t miss episode!
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The Homelab Show Episode 76 – Password Managers and Management
By now, you no doubt have a surplus of passwords to remember – but do you have a method of choice for keeping track of these? In this episode, Jay and Tom discuss password management and password managers. Topics will include Keepassxc, Bitwarden, best practices, and more!
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The Homelab Show Episode 73: Automation Strategies
Automation isn’t just for the Enterprise – it’s an important aspect of your Homelab as well. It can make the difference between spending hours setting something up, or just a few minutes. In this episode, Jay and Tom discuss some strategies and goals around automation, as well as some tools that can help us out with that.
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Tiny Pilot Voyager 2 – Remotely Manage your Server Quickly and Easily
The Tiny Pilot Voyager 2 is a very impressive Raspberry Pi project. You can purchase one, or build your own – and it’s incredibly useful. With the Tiny Pilot, you can quickly and easily remotely manage your server as well many other devices. In this video, Jay reviews the most recent iteration of the Tiny Pilot Voyager.
Check out the Tiny Pilot KVM here (commission earned).
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The Homelab Show Episode 71 – Retro Homelab
We chat a lot about new and cutting edge technologies, but in this episode we talk about what has came before, and why it’s still cool today! This episode features Veronica from Veronica Explains. It was a very fun episode, don’t miss it!
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The Homelab Show Episode 70 – Questions & Answers
In episode 70, Jay and Tom answer some additional questions from listeners. This will include topics such as file sharing, Proxmox-related shenanigans, ZFS, and more!
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The Homelab Show Episode 68 – Documentation Tools and Management
Documentation is extremely important, and can really come in handy – but where should you store your notes? In this episode, Jay and Tom discuss some of the possibilities for keeping track of and storing documentation.










