Techno Tim
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Engineer. Builder. Creator. | From Code to Cloud
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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
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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
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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
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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
May 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Home Assistant to the rescue again! Just had a small leak from the kitchen sink’s garbage disposal. Notified on the first few drips!
#homeassistant #homeautomation
#homeassistant #homeautomation
May 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Home Assistant to the rescue again! Just had a small leak from the kitchen sink’s garbage disposal. Notified on the first few drips!
#homeassistant #homeautomation
#homeassistant #homeautomation
I really like fixing bugs. There’s something about that instant gratification, especially when you get confirmation from a user and the metrics agree.
This one’s extra satisfying. Redis memory usage down, and with it, our cloud costs too!
#softwareengineering #developer #cloud
This one’s extra satisfying. Redis memory usage down, and with it, our cloud costs too!
#softwareengineering #developer #cloud
May 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I really like fixing bugs. There’s something about that instant gratification, especially when you get confirmation from a user and the metrics agree.
This one’s extra satisfying. Redis memory usage down, and with it, our cloud costs too!
#softwareengineering #developer #cloud
This one’s extra satisfying. Redis memory usage down, and with it, our cloud costs too!
#softwareengineering #developer #cloud
Nothing like pushing a whole bunch of code to production on a Friday afternoon! 🚀
May 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Nothing like pushing a whole bunch of code to production on a Friday afternoon! 🚀
"How hard could a PSU swap be?"
Me, 3 weeks later:
- Trying to design custom power cables
- Learning about proprietary pinouts
- Toning wires like it’s an 80s phone line
technotim.live/posts/psu-ca...
#homelab
Me, 3 weeks later:
- Trying to design custom power cables
- Learning about proprietary pinouts
- Toning wires like it’s an 80s phone line
technotim.live/posts/psu-ca...
#homelab
Swapping PSUs: From Corsair to Seasonic (and the Molex Mayhem That Followed)
When I first got my HL15 from 45Drives, I knew it was going to be a long-term part of my homelab. What I didn’t expect was how tricky it would be to swap out the PSU — specifically replacing the stock...
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April 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"How hard could a PSU swap be?"
Me, 3 weeks later:
- Trying to design custom power cables
- Learning about proprietary pinouts
- Toning wires like it’s an 80s phone line
technotim.live/posts/psu-ca...
#homelab
Me, 3 weeks later:
- Trying to design custom power cables
- Learning about proprietary pinouts
- Toning wires like it’s an 80s phone line
technotim.live/posts/psu-ca...
#homelab
The mini racks keep getting bigger!
April 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The mini racks keep getting bigger!
So what's the play right now for Home Server / HomeLab processors? I am not really considering desktop class processors due to limit in PCIe lanes (I need more pipes vs. wider pipes) and modern server class processors are expensive.
#homelab #homeserver #tech
#homelab #homeserver #tech
April 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
So what's the play right now for Home Server / HomeLab processors? I am not really considering desktop class processors due to limit in PCIe lanes (I need more pipes vs. wider pipes) and modern server class processors are expensive.
#homelab #homeserver #tech
#homelab #homeserver #tech