I think he also recommended NextCloud Bookmarks in an earlier podcast. Have you tried that one too?

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I’m using a mm wave sensor for a similar purpose and it works well. I don’t use it as an on trigger. I use it to help decide when to turn lights off.

For a cheap or free solution, you could detect when your TV is on (Chromecast integration, home kit TV integration, etc. or power monitoring smart plug) and don’t turn off the lights if the TV is on.

The VPN part is tough to answer since it depends on the music service and VPN exit IP. You may find the VPN is fine if you use another exit node.

My server is only available on my LAN and via a VPN. Is fail2ban applicable? Or is it mainly for public facing servers?

I view podman as a mostly drop in replacement for docker but it doesn’t have a daemon (for better and worse). I wouldn’t recommend using podman for you right now. I’d strongly recommend docker-compose (not docker run).

If you’re ever stuck trying to convert a docker run command to a compose.yml file, composerize.com is helpful.

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I’ve seen some interesting development with Music Assistant but I haven’t personally used it. It’s not sure if it can be commanded using the cast button.

I agree with starting with what you have to get learning, but I wouldn’t run a Minecraft server on this machine. I’d start with everything else and then buy an old office machine to upgrade. It depends on the unit, but they are easy to upgrade basic upgrades like adding RAM, storage, and possibly a low power graphics card. Since most servers are always on, keep an eye on power consumption with a power meter.

What is the battery life?

I haven’t use any of these, but others could look at:

• Maybe
• DumbBudget
• budgetbee
• OpenBudgeteer

For reference, these are from Selfh.sh

As a point of view, you don’t need (and probably shouldn’t buy) a battery that satisfies your peak usage. That would be a waste and would be over buying. Instead, a smaller battery that meets your energy needs on 80% of days is probably a better investment. However, only charging your cars at night probably saves a good part of your energy costs. If you’re interested, here is a YouTube channel that talks about energy usage with solar panels, heat pump, EV, and batteries.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zDRDFSUxbI

I’m designing a modular rack shelf mounted 3D printed server case. I hope to finish it by moving my backup server to the new case.

Thanks. That’s helpful. I decided to get an R720 I found on Ebay for $60. I’m not sure if it was a good choice but I’m excited to try it out!

Can you please explain?

Used 2nd hand sounds great, but the price range online is huge. Which units would you recommend and about how much should I expect to pay for them?

Used 2nd hand sounds great, but the price range online is huge. Which units would you recommend and about how much should I expect to pay for them?

Can you explain this? Why does it have to be open?