| • Loss of Brent
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| • The hosts' experiences with their Canadian friend Brent's eating habits and lifestyle
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| • Discovery of a Plex data breach
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| • Concerns about relying on cloud-based services for media playback, particularly Plex
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| • Discussion of alternative options like Jellyfin
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| • Comparison of the ecosystems of Plex and Jellyfin
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| • The user is having trouble connecting to their Plex server and local files.
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| • They mention the app Tautooli, which tracks playback stats for users.
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| • The user discusses using Tautooli for cleaning up unused library items.
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| • They mention a "Better Call Saul" binge and how it's part of the ecosystem they're discussing.
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| • The user introduces Overseer, an app that helps discover trending and popular content with great UI integration.
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| • Overseer has full Plex library integration and can integrate with local accounts or Plex user accounts.
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| • The user compares Overseer to other apps in the space and notes that it's not impossible to use Jellyfin with it.
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| • Discussion about a tool called "third rail" and its potential uses
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| • Linode.com services, including cloud hosting and infrastructure options
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| • Importance of Linux skills for cybersecurity
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| • Features and benefits of using Linode for web development and deployment
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| • Article in the New York Times about Google's automatic photo backup and data sharing with law enforcement
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| • Google's auto-flagging system for child abuse material flagged a man's photos in his Google Photos account
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| • The police were notified, and the man's Google account was disabled, including his cell phone service
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| • This led to issues with the police being able to contact him, and he was presumed guilty without due process
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| • Another case of this happening was reported around the same time in a New York Times article
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| • Google refuses to turn off the accounts even after the police have cleared them
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| • The man's entire Google account data was sent to the cops for review, including emails, text messages, and location information
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| • This raises concerns about user manipulation, surveillance, and the power of tech companies over individuals
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| • The speaker expresses concern about the extent of Google's data collection and potential sharing with law enforcement
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| • The Fourth Amendment protections apply only to government actions, not private companies like Google
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| • The lines between what is acceptable for Google and what is not are unclear, creating a "just not-my-problem-legal situation"
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| • The speaker believes that both Google and the state benefit from this arrangement, making it unlikely to change
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| • A specific case of someone having their Gmail account suspended despite being cleared by law enforcement is cited as an example of the problem
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| • The speaker advises users to have valid backups for important data and considers switching away from Google services due to these concerns.
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| • Risks of data collection by companies such as Plex and Google
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| • Importance of backing up online data, particularly Gmail
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| • Alternative methods for backing up Gmail data, including using Thunderbird and offline IMAP
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| • Specific tool called Got Your Back (GYB) for backing up Gmail data via command line
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| • Discussion of the project's maturity and potential issues with unverified binaries
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| • The speaker mentions a potential project to delete unwanted Gmail features
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| • Image, a self-hosted photo app, is discussed as an alternative to Google Photos
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| • Humio, a log management platform, is introduced with its unique architecture and cost-effectiveness
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| • The Humio community edition is highlighted as a no-cost option for data ingestion and log management
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| • Zigbee and home automation setup are briefly mentioned
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| • The user has found a new temperature sensor that works well with Home Assistant: the Aquara temperature and humidity sensor.
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| • It is Zigbee-based, battery-powered, and provides real-time data updates as the temperature changes.
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| • It has two years of battery life and is extremely small in size.
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| • The user likes the idea of using Zigbee devices to replace Z-Wave ones and appreciates its features, including wired device repeaters and a 100-meter line-of-sight range.
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| • Permanently powered devices such as smart plugs and light bulbs can be used as repeaters to extend the Zigbee network.
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| • The user has had good experiences with other users' temperature sensors, including one in their fridge that still works on its original battery after being installed for a while.
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| • The speaker discusses their experience with a lithium Duracell battery and its smaller size compared to the CR2032 battery.
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| • The speaker mentions a handy circular double-sided tape included in the box for easy installation of the sensor.
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| • The conversation shifts to the topic of smart home devices and wireless standards, specifically Zigbee, Matter, and Z-Wave.
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| • The speaker explains their decision to transition from Z-Wave to Zigbee due to its open-source nature and long-term potential.
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| • They mention the benefits of Zigbee over Wi-Fi for IoT devices, including improved battery life and network performance.
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| • The conversation ends with the speaker discussing their enthusiasm for using Zigbee devices in their home automation setup.
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| • Mountable LED light for wheel well
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| • Weatherproof requirements for the mountable LED light
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| • Conversion to Zigbee lighting system
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| • Replacing Z-Wave devices with Zigbee ones
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| • Temperature sensors and their benefits
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| • Upcoming West Coast meetups and events
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| • Matrix chat room discussions for meetup planning
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| • Discussion about attending a meetup in LA/Pasadena area
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| • Mention of the Southern meetup and JPL event
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| • Talk about boosting for a top five list of boosts this week
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| • Conversation about Home Assistant and potential alternatives like Hubitat
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| • Discussion about self-hosting and user preferences, including mention of Linux, Seuss, and AutoYest
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| • Boosters are announced, including Prozac and Kaspilin
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| • Discussion of Seuss and its use in home labs
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| • Colin's positive review of OpenSeuss
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| • Aquara Zigbee temp sensors recommended by Colin
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| • Shelly one device struggles with e-ink display integration
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| • Purple Dog boosts 2,500 sats after narrowly avoiding injury
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| • Row of ducks donated by user 604 recommends Microtik routers and Ansible management
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| • Deck bot suggests using Pi 4 compute module 4 with OpenWrt for a router
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| • Discussion about Fountain FM's transcription and clip sharing
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| • Recommendation to try new podcast apps that support clips and boosting
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| • Pre-ordering of the ASRock A380 GPU from Newegg and its features with QuickSync hardware and AV1 codex
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| • Excitement for Intel Arc GPUs due to their ability to handle tasks like transcoding and pass-through with Windows VMs
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| • Plans to test the new GPU's capabilities on the show
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| • Discussion of a scenario likely to start with
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| • Mention of a post-show bonus for members
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| • Promotion of membership and its benefits, including ad-free feed and special features
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| • Announcement of upcoming meetups on the West Coast
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| • Invitation to contact the show through selfhosted.show or Twitter |
