Category: Technology
Mikrotik - Auto-create unknown user-manager entries
June 29, 2026 · in Technology · 2 min read
The goal- I wish to use Mikrotik's user manager, as the radius server for allocating VLANs for my Unifi network deployment.
PBS - Full Disk
January 22, 2026 · in Technology · 5 min read
I was recently greeted with backup failures, from what appeared to be a full disk.
New Home, New Homelab
January 10, 2026 · in Technology · 4 min read
So, December of 2025, I moved to a new home.
Mikrotik Backup Script
October 12, 2025 · in Technology · 8 min read
Problem: I have a handful of Mikrotik RouterOS based devices, and I would like a source-controlled versioning solution.
Proxmox - Unraid ZFS
August 13, 2025 · in Technology · 12 min read
So, recently I decided to acquire a new Lenovo P520, which will be for running Unraid. Before, My unraid ran as a VM on my r730XD.
Learning About Computers & Electronics
May 9, 2025 · in Technology · 4 min read
Want to learn about how a computer works?
Mikrotik Outbound Wireguard
April 5, 2025 · in Technology · 11 min read
This post outlines how to accomplish the following activities:
Mellanox Configuration Guide
March 15, 2025 · in Technology · 25 min read
This post centralizes data for configuration of Mellanox ConnectX Series NIC (Tested with CX3, and CX4)
DIN Mount Closet Part 2
March 15, 2025 · in Technology · 3 min read
This is part two, of a three post series.
Link speed versus Power Consumption
February 22, 2025 · in Technology · 9 min read
Will changing the link speed of your current NIC, affect Power Consumption?
DIN Mount Closet Part 1
February 13, 2025 · in Technology · 7 min read
So… Near the end of 2024, I ended up cleaning up my rack, and making everything nice and tidy.
Proxmox - Delete pve/data pool
February 8, 2025 · in Technology · 5 min read
Have… a full root partition on proxmox?
Migrate from Virtualbox to Proxmox
February 8, 2025 · in Technology · 3 min read
Just a short guide on how to migrate a VirtualBox VM on Windows, to Proxmox.
2024 Homelab status
December 28, 2024 · in Technology · 31 min read
This post will go over my lab, as a whole as of December 2024.
Edgemax - Git Backups
December 26, 2024 · in Technology · 5 min read
Many years ago, I had setup a system which would automatically sync my Edgemax's configuration to a local git repo.
My history with Unraid
December 25, 2024 · in Technology · 5 min read
I have swapped between Unraid, and TrueNAS a few times over the years.
2024 10G Or Faster
December 18, 2024 · in Technology · 10 min read
Want connectivity faster then 10G?
2024 Network Revamp
November 23, 2024 · in Technology · 7 min read
This month's goal, is to update the network to provide isolation, and separation between LAN subnets, and my server subnets.
Windows 11 - Restore Context Menu
September 28, 2024 · in Technology · 1 min read
Want the old right-click context menu back?
Surge Protection
September 19, 2024 · in Technology · 5 min read
A few months back, I noticed one of my ESP32s, got smoked during a few nasty thunderstorms.
Metered, Switch PDU
August 9, 2024 · in Technology · 10 min read
For years- I have been using a combination of Sonoff S31 Plugs and a Kasa HS300 Strip to monitor, and measure my power consumption.
Synology Multipath
July 22, 2024 · in Technology · 11 min read
So… normally when you want faster networking, you can just upgrade to faster NICs (10g, 25, 40, 50, 100g.. etc…).
Unifi - Debugging DDNS
July 22, 2024 · in Technology · 6 min read
This is a very short post on how to debug DDNS for Unifi.
Rant: Unifi Layer 3
July 15, 2024 · in Technology · 18 min read
I have a love-hate relationship with Unifi.
Proxmox - Random Error Fixes
July 11, 2024 · in Technology · 4 min read
This- is a short post which details how to resolve a few random errors you may experience with proxmox.
Detecting a packetloss / latency issue
July 10, 2024 · in Technology · 16 min read
So- I recently installed a Quad 100G Mikrotik CRS504-4XQ-IN RouterAmazon affiliate linkAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you; using this link helps support the site. into my lab recently and moved a few servers over to 100G NICs.
Proxmox - Debian Cloud Init Templates
July 2, 2024 · in Technology · 14 min read
This post documents the steps needed to create a minified debian cloud image template, which you can easily clone, and have a running VM in seconds with no configuration needed.
Proxmox - Reinstall host without losing cluster configuration
June 12, 2024 · in Technology · 22 min read
So, literally ONE DAY after writing My backup strategies post, I encountered a need to completely reinstall proxmox.
Backup Strategies
June 11, 2024 · in Technology · 13 min read
This- is a short post explaining my personal backup strategies for VMs, Kubernetes, Personal Devices, etc.
Balancing Power Consumption and Cost: The True Price of Efficiency
June 7, 2024 · in Technology · 8 min read
Too often- I see the all too familiar post on reddit.
Proxmox - Import OVA
April 8, 2024 · in Technology · 1 min read
A random thing I recently came across while testing out LibreNMS-
Reattaching NVMe from VFIO
February 24, 2024 · in Technology · 1 min read
So, I have a VM on proxmox, which has 4 individual NVMe drives directly passed in.
Removing Stripe from ZFS Pool
December 13, 2023 · in Technology · 3 min read
In my quest to optimize on power usage, One of my servers has a zfs pool consisting of 4x 8T disks, in striped mirrors configuration.
Using EMC Drives in other systems
December 9, 2023 · in Technology · 5 min read
So, I picked up a EMC-branded 1.92TB PM1633 SAS drive off of ebay, to toss into my ceph cluster.
Adding more NVMe to my r730XD
August 13, 2023 · in Technology · 2 min read
Adding 4 more enterprise NVMe drives to my r730XD.
Proxmox - Building a ceph cluster
August 13, 2023 · in Technology · 31 min read
My adventures in building out a small clustered ceph environment for redundant VM / Container storage.
Proxmox - Add Disk to Existing Thin Provisioned LVM
July 28, 2023 · in Technology · 3 min read
A very short guide on adding a new disk to an existing LVM pool.
2023 Prime Day Deals
July 11, 2023 · in Technology · 6 min read
Interested in home automation? Here are a few of the prime day deals I would personally recommend.
What happened to reddit?
June 19, 2023 · in Technology · 2 min read
Why is everyone angry at reddit??
Join the Fediverse
June 16, 2023 · in Technology · 3 min read
Want to learn more about how to use the fediverse?
Pioneer Mini-split ESPHome
May 20, 2023 · in Technology · 7 min read
Around a year and a half ago, I installed a Pioneer Mini-split and integrated it with Home Assistant
2023 Network Revamp, and Homelab History
April 1, 2023 · in Technology · 11 min read
Going over the history of my home network from the previous three years… and…
ESPHome on critical infrastructure
March 20, 2023 · in Technology · 6 min read
Sonoff S31 - Low Cost Energy Monitoring
March 17, 2023 · in Technology · 5 min read
Everyone wants to monitor energy consumption. Everyone wants to automate their home.
Home Assistant - Split Sensor
March 14, 2023 · in Technology · 1 min read
This is a very quick post on how to take a sensor- such as sensor.grid_power and split it into sensor.grid_power_in and sensor.grid_power_out.
Home Assistant - Energy Flow Diagram
March 14, 2023 · in Technology · 6 min read
This is a quite guide on creating a real-time sankey diagram to show your current energy usage.
Network Performance Troubleshooting
January 23, 2023 · in Technology · 6 min read
Last week, I added a 10G Unifi aggregation switchAmazon affiliate linkAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you; using this link helps support the site. to my network.
ConnectX-3 Set Port Mode to ETH/IB
January 23, 2023 · in Technology · 2 min read
I just swapped my TrueNAS from a Dell R720XD over to a Dell r730XD. During this migration, I moved over my NVMe drives, NICs, and everything else relevant.
ConnectX-3 Configuration
January 23, 2023 · in Technology · 2 min read
A quick guide on how to set common options with the ConnectX-3, via linux, without using the OFED driver.
Death of my PowerEdge r720XD
January 13, 2023 · in Technology · 3 min read
My r720XD took its last breath earlier this week…
Kasa powerstrip as PDU
December 2, 2022 · in Home-Automation, Technology · 4 min read
Using a Tp-link kasa HS300 as a low-cost switchable PDU. This product has features for per-outlet power monitoring as well.
TrueNAS Scale - VM Cannot Access TrueNAS
October 28, 2022 · in Technology · 2 min read
How to address Virtual Machines and/or containers not being able to access the TrueNAS Scale server hosting them.
TrueNAS Scale - Enable apt-get
October 28, 2022 · in Technology · 2 min read
A quick guide on re-enabling the apt-get functionality.
How to run public wordpress securely, from your home.
August 23, 2022 · in Technology · 7 min read
r720XD / TrueNAS continued power reduction
May 2, 2022 · in Technology · 3 min read
TrueNAS – iSCSI – GPT Protective partition
April 29, 2022 · in Technology · 1 min read
While migrating from TrueNAS Scale to Core, I ran into an issue when remounting my existing iSCSI shares.
Moving From TrueNAS Scale to Core
April 29, 2022 · in Technology · 4 min read
Home Assistant Alarm
April 24, 2022 · in Home-Automation, Technology · 6 min read
So, you want to have an alarm for your house. But, you don’t want to give your money to ADT/Ring/SimpliSafe/etc… and you want to build it yourself, with components you can easily service and replace, right? If so, this is the article for you.
Reolink RLC-520 - Set Custom NTP
April 24, 2022 · in Home-Automation, Technology · 1 min read
I have a few Reolink cameras. Recently, I noticed the time of many of the cameras was not set correctly.
Embedded Door Sensors
April 24, 2022 · in Home-Automation, Technology · 2 min read
The default directions for installing doors sensors, involves using the included double-sized tape directly stick the sensor to doors and windows.
Attempting to Reduce Power Consumption and Improving Performance
April 10, 2022 · in Technology · 5 min read
TrueNAS Scale - Infiniband
March 26, 2022 · in Technology · 10 min read
Well, I have been wanting to get infiniband working for a while. I decided today was as good of a time as any…. So, I made it happen.
Programmable Thermostat GUI
March 25, 2022 · in Home-Automation, Technology · 5 min read
A while back, after converting my primary thermostat over to z-wave, I found a creative way of managing my thermostat’s schedules using the scheduler-card.
40Gb Ethernet Cost and Benchmarks
January 26, 2022 · in Technology · 6 min read
40Gb Ethernet Cost and Benchmarks
January 26, 2022 · in Technology · 5 min read
A while back, you may have seen my post for my 10/40GBe Network Upgrade. However, you were likely disappointed like myself, due to the lack of any actual 40GBe test results.
R720XD Bifurcation
January 8, 2022 · in Technology · 8 min read
Wait, the R720XD doesn’t support bifurcation?
Is power consumption the best metric for selecting a server?
January 4, 2022 · in Technology · 6 min read
Multiple times per day, I end up browsing reddit and running into…. MANY posts from people trying to hit the lowest possible power draw, no matter what the hardware costs to get there.
TrueNAS Scale - Use Vanilla Docker
December 15, 2021 · in Technology · 3 min read
How to enable and leverage the vanilla docker built into TrueNAS Scale.
Reducing Power Consumption Without Reducing Performance
December 12, 2021 · in Technology · 8 min read
Unraid Vs TrueNAS SCALE 2021
November 10, 2021 · in Technology · 2 min read
Often, I see a bunch of posts where someone is having a tough time considering between Unraid, or TrueNAS. so, I am going to write a quick summary based on my experiences, and recommendations.
Rack Em Up
November 5, 2021 · in Technology · 5 min read
I have a few pieces of enterprise gear for my home network. I have my server, a few 10/40G POE switches, and some other odds and ends. So far, its been stacked on boxes and buckets inside of my spare bedroom’s closet.
Fireplace Automation - Part 3
October 30, 2021 · in Home-Automation, Technology · 4 min read
The goal of this article, is to simplify everything as much as possible. Simpler automation, is more reliable automation generally.
Full local Z-Wave HVAC Control
October 30, 2021 · in Home-Automation, Technology · 8 min read
10/40G Home Network Upgrade
September 4, 2021 · in Technology · 9 min read
This is the original documentation for when I deployed 10G out to my network.
Portable 2.4Kwh Power Supply / UPS
June 12, 2021 · in Technology · 11 min read
So, I am planning a camping trip later this year… and I thought, it sure would be nice to have a fan blowing on me while I am sleeping….
How to convert your physical gaming PC into an Unraid VM w/Passthrough
March 20, 2021 · in Technology · 4 min read
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2021 Server AND Gaming PC Build
March 16, 2021 · in Technology · 15 min read
Automated Holiday Lighting
November 25, 2020 · in Home-Automation, Technology · 5 min read
This week, I started installing WS2813 individually addressable LEDs around the house. I made a few simple patterns containing colors relevant to Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Rant - You likely* don't need a 2,000$ server for your home.
November 17, 2020 · in Technology · 9 min read
Unraid vs Proxmox - My Opinions
October 20, 2020 · in Technology · 5 min read
HTPC / Retro Gaming Build
September 29, 2020 · in Technology · 10 min read
500$ Closet Mini-Server Build
July 24, 2020 · in Technology · 5 min read
2019 Computer Build – Part 2 – Budget Gaming PC Build / Results
October 12, 2019 · in Technology · 3 min read
UserBenchmark - Results InConclusive
October 12, 2019 · in Technology · 1 min read
So- I have ran into an issue where user benchmark files to complete the benchmark, due to incomplete results of the sequential read / write tests.
2019 Computer Build – Part 2 – High End Gaming PC Build / Results
October 11, 2019 · in Technology · 5 min read
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2019 Computer Build - Part 1 - Specs
October 6, 2019 · in Technology · 4 min read
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