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Tom Lawrence
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⚠Tech Enthusiast, Open Source Advocate, Content Creator, DM's are not for tech support but my forums are. ⚠

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NVMe is fast - but can ZFS keep pace?

In this video, Allan Jude and I explore ZFS performance on NVMe drives, what’s possible today, and what’s coming next. A deep dive for professionals and Homelab tinkerers alike who want to understand the limits of modern storage.

youtu.be/BjOkWTeZJDk
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Nmap is great at finding what’s on your network - less great at making it readable.

In this video, I show how to turn Nmap’s raw command-line output into clean, customizable HTML reports with a touch of styling. Even network maps deserve good formatting.

youtu.be/abTy6yATX8U
November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
In this video, I am joined by Twingate team members to talk about solving real-world challenges with zero-trust networking.

This isn't a product pitch; it's about what zero-trust means, how it can be implemented, and the problems it solves.

youtu.be/bkE0TKk1Nj4
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In this clip, I break down the DNS options in the UniFi 9.4 controller, Focusing on DNS - Host, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, and Forward Domain records.

It's a practical guide for homelab enthusiasts looking to get more from their UniFi setup: youtu.be/w-PeEincr1c
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Quad9 offers privacy, security, and a free global DNS service - three things that don’t usually coexist. In this interview, we dig into how they pull it off, what drives their mission, and the real-world challenges behind keeping a service like this online.

youtu.be/KDi0YvS2hFA
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
UniFi firewalls in 2025 aren’t what they used to be.

From the new Zone-Based Firewall to Policy Manager, DNS/DHCP upgrades, and Object-Oriented Networking - this year reshaped how UniFi handles security and control. Here's what’s changed (and why it matters).

youtu.be/6J9QgTT_vqA
October 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Missed my talk at MSPGeekCon 2025? Want to relive the session without the jet lag? Here’s a recording of the presentation:

youtu.be/HsotHctnlus

We cover how to build a private cloud that’s both powerful and affordable - mostly using free and open-source tools.
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Have you checked out the new @Ubiquiti Firewall Policy Engine?

Full Video Here
youtu.be/KO_jeXLIyE4

UniFi Zone Firewall Rules Explained here
youtu.be/pBeIT7aSuMw?...

UniFI playlist here
lawrence.video/unifi
September 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM