Techno Tim
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Engineer. Builder. Creator. | From Code to Cloud
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Build a #UniFi observability stack with Unpoller, Prometheus, and #Grafana to collect and Learn how to build enterprise-style observability for a UniFi network using Unpoller, Prometheus, and Grafana in a repeatable homelab-friendly setup.
#homelab
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVCP...
#homelab
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVCP...
UNiFi Observability Done Right (Unpoller + Grafana Walkthrough)
YouTube video by Techno Tim
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Build a #UniFi observability stack with Unpoller, Prometheus, and #Grafana to collect and Learn how to build enterprise-style observability for a UniFi network using Unpoller, Prometheus, and Grafana in a repeatable homelab-friendly setup.
#homelab
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVCP...
#homelab
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVCP...
I've been tuning my hybrid ZFS pool lately. Optane for metadata and small files, HDDs for bulk storage, and cleaned up my L2ARC. Things are finally starting to feel right.
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#homelab #nas #zfs
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#homelab #nas #zfs
Optimizing ZFS for Media, Apps, Databases, and Special VDEVs on TrueNAS SCALE
Over the last few weeks I completely re-tuned my TrueNAS SCALE ZFS layout for maximum performance around ARC, L2ARC, special VDEVs, recordsize, and how each dataset interacts with them. I’ve been chas...
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November 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I've been tuning my hybrid ZFS pool lately. Optane for metadata and small files, HDDs for bulk storage, and cleaned up my L2ARC. Things are finally starting to feel right.
technotim.live/posts/zfs-ar...
#homelab #nas #zfs
technotim.live/posts/zfs-ar...
#homelab #nas #zfs
Black Friday is LIVE - and a massive winter storm is hitting the US, so stay warm out there 🧊🧥
🖤 30% off hoodies, hats, mugs, stickers & collectibles
👕 10% off shirts (including the HOMELAB favorite!)
🦆 Free Debugging Duck
Get cozy + get the goods:
l.technotim.live/shop-black-f...
#homelab
🖤 30% off hoodies, hats, mugs, stickers & collectibles
👕 10% off shirts (including the HOMELAB favorite!)
🦆 Free Debugging Duck
Get cozy + get the goods:
l.technotim.live/shop-black-f...
#homelab
November 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Black Friday is LIVE - and a massive winter storm is hitting the US, so stay warm out there 🧊🧥
🖤 30% off hoodies, hats, mugs, stickers & collectibles
👕 10% off shirts (including the HOMELAB favorite!)
🦆 Free Debugging Duck
Get cozy + get the goods:
l.technotim.live/shop-black-f...
#homelab
🖤 30% off hoodies, hats, mugs, stickers & collectibles
👕 10% off shirts (including the HOMELAB favorite!)
🦆 Free Debugging Duck
Get cozy + get the goods:
l.technotim.live/shop-black-f...
#homelab
Proxmox 9.1 adds support for OCI containers.
That means you can now run Docker-style workloads inside Proxmox using LXC.
I tested it, showed how it works, and covered the current limitations. #proxmox #homelab #oci
youtu.be/gDZVrYhzCes
That means you can now run Docker-style workloads inside Proxmox using LXC.
I tested it, showed how it works, and covered the current limitations. #proxmox #homelab #oci
youtu.be/gDZVrYhzCes
OCI Image Support in Proxmox: A First Look (And Some Gotchas)
YouTube video by Techno Tim
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Proxmox 9.1 adds support for OCI containers.
That means you can now run Docker-style workloads inside Proxmox using LXC.
I tested it, showed how it works, and covered the current limitations. #proxmox #homelab #oci
youtu.be/gDZVrYhzCes
That means you can now run Docker-style workloads inside Proxmox using LXC.
I tested it, showed how it works, and covered the current limitations. #proxmox #homelab #oci
youtu.be/gDZVrYhzCes
Spent some time this weekend upgrading an old doorbell to a UniFi G4 (with a cover). It looks so clean now I’m seriously considering repainting the whole entryway
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Spent some time this weekend upgrading an old doorbell to a UniFi G4 (with a cover). It looks so clean now I’m seriously considering repainting the whole entryway
Back at it with another mini rack - this time in Dark Mode.
A private Kubernetes cluster secured by Tailscale. And the whole thing? It’s being given away.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2D6...
#homelab #minirack #minipc #minicluster #kubernetes
A private Kubernetes cluster secured by Tailscale. And the whole thing? It’s being given away.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2D6...
#homelab #minirack #minipc #minicluster #kubernetes
My Private Mini Kubernetes Cluster - Powered by Tailscale
YouTube video by Techno Tim
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Back at it with another mini rack - this time in Dark Mode.
A private Kubernetes cluster secured by Tailscale. And the whole thing? It’s being given away.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2D6...
#homelab #minirack #minipc #minicluster #kubernetes
A private Kubernetes cluster secured by Tailscale. And the whole thing? It’s being given away.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2D6...
#homelab #minirack #minipc #minicluster #kubernetes
What is Docker Model Runner - and why should you care? I show how I use Docker Model Runner to run models locally and build a Next.js chat app.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YA1...
#docker #nextjs #development #selfhosting
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YA1...
#docker #nextjs #development #selfhosting
Docker Model Runner Explained - Run AI Models Anywhere
YouTube video by Techno Tim
www.youtube.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What is Docker Model Runner - and why should you care? I show how I use Docker Model Runner to run models locally and build a Next.js chat app.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YA1...
#docker #nextjs #development #selfhosting
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YA1...
#docker #nextjs #development #selfhosting
I put together the Ultimate Plex Dashboard using Prometheus + Grafana to track:
- CPU & GPU utilization
- Disk health (SMART)
- Network throughput
- Active Plex sessions & transcodes
- Library stats
All in one place. 📊
👉 youtu.be/MmBN2Ahbdao
#Plex #Grafana #Prometheus #Homelab #Monitoring #DevOps
- CPU & GPU utilization
- Disk health (SMART)
- Network throughput
- Active Plex sessions & transcodes
- Library stats
All in one place. 📊
👉 youtu.be/MmBN2Ahbdao
#Plex #Grafana #Prometheus #Homelab #Monitoring #DevOps
Plex Server Stats You Didn’t Know You Needed
YouTube video by Techno Tim
youtu.be
September 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I put together the Ultimate Plex Dashboard using Prometheus + Grafana to track:
- CPU & GPU utilization
- Disk health (SMART)
- Network throughput
- Active Plex sessions & transcodes
- Library stats
All in one place. 📊
👉 youtu.be/MmBN2Ahbdao
#Plex #Grafana #Prometheus #Homelab #Monitoring #DevOps
- CPU & GPU utilization
- Disk health (SMART)
- Network throughput
- Active Plex sessions & transcodes
- Library stats
All in one place. 📊
👉 youtu.be/MmBN2Ahbdao
#Plex #Grafana #Prometheus #Homelab #Monitoring #DevOps
Wow! 300,000! Thank you all so much!
September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Wow! 300,000! Thank you all so much!
Everyone thinks this is a NAS. I don't. It's a low power Proxmox LXC Server and it's awesome!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZo-...
#homelab #proxmox #selfhosting
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZo-...
#homelab #proxmox #selfhosting
It's better with Proxmox... Beelink ME Mini
YouTube video by Techno Tim
www.youtube.com
August 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Everyone thinks this is a NAS. I don't. It's a low power Proxmox LXC Server and it's awesome!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZo-...
#homelab #proxmox #selfhosting
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZo-...
#homelab #proxmox #selfhosting
"Keep your data close… but your apps closer."
My new setup runs Docker apps on TrueNAS the clean way — using Compose, .env, and no hacks.
youtu.be/gPL7_tzsJO8
#truenas #docker #homelab #selfhosted
My new setup runs Docker apps on TrueNAS the clean way — using Compose, .env, and no hacks.
youtu.be/gPL7_tzsJO8
#truenas #docker #homelab #selfhosted
How I Run Docker on TrueNAS Like a Pro
YouTube video by Techno Tim
youtu.be
July 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Keep your data close… but your apps closer."
My new setup runs Docker apps on TrueNAS the clean way — using Compose, .env, and no hacks.
youtu.be/gPL7_tzsJO8
#truenas #docker #homelab #selfhosted
My new setup runs Docker apps on TrueNAS the clean way — using Compose, .env, and no hacks.
youtu.be/gPL7_tzsJO8
#truenas #docker #homelab #selfhosted
Just published a full tutorial on self-hosting n8n with Docker on Ubuntu.
From setup to building workflows with Google Sheets, Ollama, and Discord - this guide walks you through everything.
youtu.be/gyn8bcOLdcA
#homelab #selfhosted #automation
From setup to building workflows with Google Sheets, Ollama, and Discord - this guide walks you through everything.
youtu.be/gyn8bcOLdcA
#homelab #selfhosted #automation
Self-Host Your Own Automation Platform with n8n + Docker
YouTube video by Techno Tim
youtu.be
July 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Just published a full tutorial on self-hosting n8n with Docker on Ubuntu.
From setup to building workflows with Google Sheets, Ollama, and Discord - this guide walks you through everything.
youtu.be/gyn8bcOLdcA
#homelab #selfhosted #automation
From setup to building workflows with Google Sheets, Ollama, and Discord - this guide walks you through everything.
youtu.be/gyn8bcOLdcA
#homelab #selfhosted #automation
My Google Nest detect just announced that there was smoke in the basement. I ran down there to find nothing. It was a false alarm however nothing was logged in the app? ?? Kind of scary…
June 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My Google Nest detect just announced that there was smoke in the basement. I ran down there to find nothing. It was a false alarm however nothing was logged in the app? ?? Kind of scary…
Giving away a PiKVM V4 Mini — ultimate remote access for your homelab or server rack. Full KVM-over-IP, HDMI capture, BIOS-level control, and more. US only.
Details & entry in Discord!
#homelab
Details & entry in Discord!
#homelab
June 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Giving away a PiKVM V4 Mini — ultimate remote access for your homelab or server rack. Full KVM-over-IP, HDMI capture, BIOS-level control, and more. US only.
Details & entry in Discord!
#homelab
Details & entry in Discord!
#homelab
Just launched: My guide to self‑hosted photo backups with Immich!
- Docker
- Optional GPU acceleration
- Mount external NAS shares
- Full control over your library (no more vendor lock‑in!
Check it out! youtu.be/ehX0cl3IfdA
#selfhosting #docker #homelab
- Docker
- Optional GPU acceleration
- Mount external NAS shares
- Full control over your library (no more vendor lock‑in!
Check it out! youtu.be/ehX0cl3IfdA
#selfhosting #docker #homelab
Take Control of Your Photos – Self-Host Immich on Your Server
YouTube video by Techno Tim
youtu.be
June 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Just launched: My guide to self‑hosted photo backups with Immich!
- Docker
- Optional GPU acceleration
- Mount external NAS shares
- Full control over your library (no more vendor lock‑in!
Check it out! youtu.be/ehX0cl3IfdA
#selfhosting #docker #homelab
- Docker
- Optional GPU acceleration
- Mount external NAS shares
- Full control over your library (no more vendor lock‑in!
Check it out! youtu.be/ehX0cl3IfdA
#selfhosting #docker #homelab
June 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I am giving away a JetKVM that I backed on Kickstater. It's a great little device used to remote control a computer. Used but in great condition. Details in Discord (just search for my discord)
#homelab
#homelab
June 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I am giving away a JetKVM that I backed on Kickstater. It's a great little device used to remote control a computer. Used but in great condition. Details in Discord (just search for my discord)
#homelab
#homelab
I am giving away the UniFi Hi-Capacity Aggregation (USW-Pro-Aggregation) that was also featured in today's video. This is a great working switch that I actually bought used and want to pass it along to someone else rather than selling it.
Details in Discord (just search for my Discord)
#homelab
Details in Discord (just search for my Discord)
#homelab
June 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I am giving away the UniFi Hi-Capacity Aggregation (USW-Pro-Aggregation) that was also featured in today's video. This is a great working switch that I actually bought used and want to pass it along to someone else rather than selling it.
Details in Discord (just search for my Discord)
#homelab
Details in Discord (just search for my Discord)
#homelab
4 switches. $2,857 later… still not the right setup.
Then I spent $2,742 on the one that finally solved it.
This is what Buy Once, Cry Once looks like in tech.
youtu.be/p8Fa7keyXPU
#homelb #unifi
Then I spent $2,742 on the one that finally solved it.
This is what Buy Once, Cry Once looks like in tech.
youtu.be/p8Fa7keyXPU
#homelb #unifi
Buy Once, Cry Once: How I Wasted $2,857 on Switches
YouTube video by Techno Tim
youtu.be
June 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
4 switches. $2,857 later… still not the right setup.
Then I spent $2,742 on the one that finally solved it.
This is what Buy Once, Cry Once looks like in tech.
youtu.be/p8Fa7keyXPU
#homelb #unifi
Then I spent $2,742 on the one that finally solved it.
This is what Buy Once, Cry Once looks like in tech.
youtu.be/p8Fa7keyXPU
#homelb #unifi
June 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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