• The podcast, Chris and the Badger, is celebrating its 50th episode.
• Hosts Chris and Alex discuss their long-term relationship with their show and their audience.
• They mention a special intro made by their Discord community to celebrate the milestone.
• A merchandise line has been created for fans, including shirts and stickers, available at jupitergarage.com.
• The hosts express gratitude to their listeners and sponsors, particularly Cloud Guru.
• Chris shares some lessons learned from his recent experience with the "great flood" of a few weeks ago.
• Power adapters and charging station for the kids' devices
• Upgrading charging system in preparation for road trip
• Considering 3D printing custom inserts for devices
• Discussing cheap 3D printers, specifically Prusa Mini and Ender
• Upcoming meetup in Denver on August 20th and Salt Lake City
• Planning for road trip, including flight arrangements and Brent's role as a "precious resource"
• The speaker mentions making good on a promise to visit Salt Lake City, Utah
• The speaker references the Book of Mormon and its depiction of the city
• A discussion about a venue in Salt Lake City that had strict rules regarding alcohol
• The speaker's experience with Amazon Fire tablets for home automation and their desire for an easy solution
• The discovery of Wall Panel, an Android app for web-based dashboards like Home Assistant
• Using Wall Panel to enable features on the Amazon Fire tablet, such as motion detection and screen sleep/wake functionality
• Alternative options for customizing or reflashing the Amazon Fire tablet, including the Amazon Fire Toolbox
• The speaker discusses a Visual Basic app that allows users to "lobotomize" their Amazon Fire tablets and remove unwanted software.
• The app requires access to a Windows machine, which may not be feasible for some users.
• A Linux version is reportedly in development, but the current lack of support limits its accessibility.
• The speaker expresses frustration with Amazon's aggressive marketing tactics on Fire tablets.
• He notes that modifying devices like this does not necessarily void warranties if done properly.
• The conversation shifts to discussing home automation and the use of a dashboard setup for controlling devices.
• The speaker mentions an "on-wall dashboard" feature in the Wall Panel app, which allows users to create a custom interface for their devices.
• He suggests that replacing the OS on an Amazon Fire tablet is the next step towards making it fully functional.
• The speaker uses a Python script to scrape data from Fireside and generate Markdown files for show notes
• The show notes are then ingested by MKDocs to create the website at notes.jupiterbroadcasting.com
• The website is automatically updated daily using GitHub Actions and con job
• Linode's infrastructure and services, including their API and command line client, are used for hosting and sharing files
• The speaker uses Linode for its affordability, ease of use, and high-quality infrastructure, which has been reliable since 2003.
• Linode's features and benefits for hosting and managing cloud infrastructure
• Using Linode as part of a multi-cloud strategy to save money compared to relying on one hyperscaler
• Customer service and community support provided by Linode
• A Reddit thread discussing an ISP blocking Plex due to suspected malicious activity, revealing how the Plex web app works and potential implications for streaming services
• ISPs interfering with video streaming quality profiles to encourage users to pay more for faster speeds
• Frustration with Shaw's decision to block Plex due to copyright concerns
• Discussion of copyright law and the difference between downloading and streaming content
• Introduction to the Plex Meta Manager script, which organizes metadata and creates collections based on genres and other criteria
• Explanation of how the script works and its features, including refreshing critic ratings and creating trending collections
• Personal experience with setting up the script using Docker and systemd timers
• Discussion of the benefits of using the script to manage metadata and improve the Plex user experience
• Discussion of using Plex API token to authenticate and access Plex features
• Introduction of Movie Match, an app that helps groups choose movies to watch together
• Personal anecdotes about Star Wars and pod racing
• Explanation of how Movie Match works with Plex library and swiping mechanism
• Announcement of a new feature in Plex client to blur out future episodes for better user experience
• Prediction that Plex will introduce this feature in the future
• Using Infuse to watch Plex on Apple TV
• NVIDIA Shield update issues
• Considering getting an Apple TV due to the update problems with NVIDIA Shield
• Sponsored by CloudGuru and Cloudfree.shop
• Listener feedback, including a question about Docker updates from Greg
• Alex provides advice on managing Docker image updates and security
• Concerns about cloud-based security systems requiring expensive hardware
• Discussion of Blue Iris as a recommended Windows app for surveillance needs
• Recommended hardware setup: HP 290 Slim box, PoE switch, and PoE cameras
• Comparison of wired vs Wi-Fi cameras for reliability and performance
• Mention of Wyze system limitations due to unreliable Wi-Fi cameras
• Brief mention of Arlo camera system as an alternative
• Discussion of a security camera system with base station unit and local video storage
• Comparison of Wyze cameras, noting limitations of V2 and lack of RTSP firmware for V3
• Recommendation to hold off on purchasing Wyze cameras until further testing is done
• Promotion of Jupiter Garage merchandise sale and special discount for members
• Goodbyes exchanged between two individuals.