In this podcast episode, AJ and Alex delve into different aspects of the digital communication world, specifically email and their recent 3D printing projects, custom-designed 3D inserts for slat walls, the TARDIS and more. 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: Ice cube machine Measuring wheel ® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order) Apple Mail Outlook Gmail MailCow EM Client Sogo Thunderbird Microsoft Office 365 Exchange Server Microsoft Hotmail 🤝 Join the Conversation We're not just here to talk at you—we want to connect with our community! Have questions or experiences about 3D printing or home automation? Want to share your own tech journey? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us Twitter Chatter Mastodon Musings Our hangout on the internet Your favorite podcasting platform

In today's episode Alex and AJ are discussing presence detection versus motion detection in their home automation setups. Takeaways: Importance of Clean Air: AJ and Alex emphasize the importance of clean air inside homes, especially during winter, when indoor air quality can deteriorate due to heating, cooking, and other activities. Methods for Clean Air: Air Monitoring: Using air monitors to keep track of CO2 levels and other pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10). Air Filters: The benefits of using air filters, such as HEPA filters, to remove particulates and volatile gases from the air. 3D Printing Considerations: The importance of using filters and air extraction systems when 3D printing materials like ABS and PETG, which can release harmful fumes. Workshop Dust Control: Dust Extraction: Both emphasize the significance of having a dust extraction system in workshops to control wood dust and other particles. DIY Solutions: Descriptions of custom-built or modified systems such as dust cyclones and shop vacuums to manage dust effectively. 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: Teleprompters: Using a teleprompter allows reading scripts while maintaining eye contact with the camera. Elgato Stream Deck Pedal: Using a foot pedal to control teleprompter scrolling, Zoom mute, and video controls enhances productivity. The pedal can start/stop scrolling of the teleprompter and can be configured for other uses like muting during Zoom calls. ® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order): Philips Hue Raspberry Pi IKEA Zigbee Homey Home Assistant AliExpress Synology Dust Commander TrueNAS Gigabyte AMD EPYC 3151 Elgato Stream Deck 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to connect with our community! Have questions or experiences about 3D printing, or home automation? Want to share your own tech journey? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter Mastodon Musings Our hangout on the internet Your favorite podcasting platform

In today's episode Alex and AJ are discussing presence detection versus motion detection in their home automation setups. Takeaways: mmWave Technology as an alternative to PIR for detecting presence, even if the person is not moving significantly. mmWave response slower than PIR, but the combination is good Automations are annoying when it is not working properly Home automation can be expensive, with numerous small costs accumulating over time 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: 3D Printing Magnets Tip: When starting 3D printing and incorporating magnets, AJ suggests printing a specific tool that helps in orienting the magnets correctly. This tool ensures the magnets are inserted in your prints with the right orientation, preventing issues with alignment and adhesion. Embedded Magnet Dispenser Tool for 3D Prints Mini Greenhouse Project: Alex mentions a project involving 3D printing a mini greenhouse called "Herbus," designed by Hands On Katie. It’s a comprehensive project that includes sections for planting herbs for the kitchen or small plants for a vegetable garden. Alex highlights adding technology and automation to the greenhouse, such as full spectrum LED lights for growing plants and potentially including an automated watering system. Herbus Mini Greenhouse ® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order): Homey Home Assistant Aqara Gardena Husqvarna Hands On Katie Herbus

In this episode of NTVN, New Tech Vintage Nerds, AJ and Alex discuss standing desks and their uses, preferences, and assembly experiences, while standing. Takeaways: Discussing standing desk benefits, such as such as better posture, a more dynamic presentation style in virtual meetings, and improved overall well-being while working from home. Personal Experiences with standing desks, including the types they use (two-legged vs. four-legged) and the challenges and benefits they encountered. Assembly and Setup Tips 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: ® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order): Gridfinity Kickstarter Zoom WebEx Microsoft Teams Huddles Hangouts Flexispot Ikea countertop Monster Seasonic GeForce (NVIDIA) AliExpress Apple MacBook LTT store (Linus Tech Tips) 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to connect with our community! Have questions or experiences about standing desks, home office gear, or tech? Want to share your own journey? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and productivity tips. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter Mastodon Musings Our hangout on the internet Your favorite podcasting platform

In this episode of NTVN New Tech Vintage Nerds, AJ and Alex invite special guest Vikash to the table. The trio dives into a variety of tech topics, from the challenges of home automation with Sonos speakers to the intricacies of digitizing VHS tapes. They explore the world of 3D printing and the balance between high-end tinkering versus plug-and-play solutions. The conversation shifts to Vikash's personal journey in tech and his motivations behind creating valuable content on YouTube. If you're into home automation, DIY tech projects, or considering starting a YouTube channel, this episode is packed with insights and tips that you won't want to miss. Takeaways: Alex's Experience with Home Automation: Alex talks about his automation setup using Sonos speakers, the problems he faced when the speakers stopped working, and how he resolved them by reintroducing the speakers into the setup. Whole Home Audio Systems: The discussion shifts towards various audio setup strategies, including using HomePods and Home Assistant for automating music throughout the house. They also discuss systems like ZigBee and Z-Wave for motion sensors and other home automation elements. VHS Digitization: Alex explains his process of digitizing old VHS tapes using an HDMI video converter and a capture box, as well as software like OBS and Handbrake for the actual digitization and encoding. He emphasizes the cost-effectiveness and quality improvement by using these specific tools. Vikash's YouTube Journey: Vikash shares his journey of starting a YouTube channel focused on tech topics. He details how he decided to transition from traditional blogs to video content, his methodology for choosing topics, and the importance of not striving for perfection in the initial stages. He also discusses the tech he uses and his gradual upgrades over time. Community Feedback and Improvements: Vikash highlights the importance of community feedback for improvement and stresses that good content is more important than having the best tech setup immediately. 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: Vikash recommends the TV show "The Bear" for those interested in cooking and restaurant management. AJ suggests exploring "Music Assistant," a tool complementary to Home Assistant for creating a whole-home audio system. ® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order) Sonos Home Assistant HomePod/HomePod Mini Homey Pro Philips Hue Z-Wave ZigBee EcoWitt weather station OBS - Open Broadcaster Software Handbrake Joplin (note-taking application) Nextcloud Vikash.nl (Vikash’s personal website) LinkedIn (professional networking site) Music Assistant (related to Home Assistant) 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content.

Join AJ and Alex as they dive into the world of 3D printing, weather stations, and home automation. In this episode, they share their latest adventures with flexible filament, such as TPU, and discuss their use of various 3D prints like brackets for MacBooks and custom solutions for better storage and organization. The conversation transitions to weather stations, focusing on automation benefits, local data integration, and energy efficiency. Takeaways: Flexible filaments like TPU are versatile but require longer print times. Weather stations can significantly augment smart home automation by providing real-time environmental data. Choosing a weather station with local data support can enhance reliability and control over cloud-dependent alternatives. Integrate UV sensors in your system for personalized alerts and safer outdoor activities. Tools like a filament dryer can drastically improve print quality, especially for hydroscopic materials. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and recent 3D printing projects 00:37 Challenges and solutions with flexible filaments 03:31 Overview of weather stations and their role in home automation 12:05 Benefits of using EcoWitt Witboy for real-time data 33:30 Practical uses for UV sensors and soil moisture sensors 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: Enhance 3D printing with a reliable filament dryer Explore the benefits of advanced weather stations like the EcoWit for precise automation Invest in localized data solutions to prevent automation failure during connectivity issues 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to connect with our community! Have questions or experiences about 3D printing, or home automation? Want to share your own tech journey? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: /newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: Mastodon Link Our hangout on the internet: NTVN Online Your favorite podcasting platform or on Podbean

In this episode AJ and Alex talk about zone heating and automating it. 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you-we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

FINALLY! A new episode. It took a bit to get this out there. Not because we didn't record it, but because A.J. found excuse after excuse not to edit and publish it. Lucky for you he finally found the time and finally felt like doing the stuff that needed to be done. This episode Alex and A.J. talk about their new 3D printer and how it is holding up after a month of running almost constantly. Listen to them talking about the good and the not so good (if any?) of the Bambulab P1S. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What did you automate this week? Spoiler: heating / cooling / screens/shades 10:43 A.J.'s New 3D Printer: Bamboo Labs P1S. And Alex' as well 56:44 Tips - YouTube channel Proper Printing - Knipex 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you-we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

Can you find all your pages that you access regularly? Your router page, your home automation, your printer? Or are you using some kind of homepage, just like AJ and Alex? In this video, we dive into the world of personalized homepages and why they might be the solution you're looking for. Gone are the days of endless bookmarks and chaotic tabs—it's time to streamline your internet experience! 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter Mastodon Musings Our hangout on the internet Your favorite podcasting platform or on Podbean

Today, we're diving into home labs: what they are, how to start one, and tips on sizing and power usage. And we briefly touch on the things we printed since the last episode. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Intro 00:31 What did you print this week? 02:13 Let's talk home labs / definition 11:19 Power consumption, performance, noise 23:26 Building your home lab today 41:41 Tip: Three-body problem on Netflix 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter Mastodon Musings Our hangout on the internet Your favorite podcasting platform or on Podbean

The internet is full of ads. Without ads the internet as we know it wouldn't exist. Or would it? 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:32 What did you print since last time? 09:32 Ads on streaming services, reason for Youtube subscription? 11:39 Pay the content creators 15:15 Not the only annoyance: personalised ads, dark pattern anyone? 16:32 A source of income, a way to pay for content 23:01 Getting paid for your hobby? Influencing? Tell Sell or genuine? 28:08 Adblockers, blocking ads 33:10 Pay for content 36:03 Do you really want to pay for everything? 41:40 Tip: local notification - NTFY with mailrise 44:55 Tip: Smokeping 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

Alex and AJ discuss different Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions they had and what is important when selecting components. 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: - Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage - Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds - Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online - Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

Is there something as too many streaming providers? Alex and AJ think that that is the case. 🤝 Join the Conversation:We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated:Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us:- Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage- Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds- Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online- Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

Alex tells about his endeavours with Ceph for his homebrew container solution on RK1's. The outcome may surprise you.     Gear Up with Our Top Tips: 🤝 Join the Conversation:We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated:Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

AJ and Alex answer a question of a listener on the different options for stream decks and the advantages of choosing one with buttons over dials. The main topic of today is our workshop setups and the reasons behind our choice of tool ecosystems. We discuss the convenience of cordless tools and the cost considerations of battery swapping. The episode concludes with a discussion on the various tools found in their workshops, including routers and CNC machines. Takeaways Consider your specific needs when choosing between stream decks with buttons or dials.Assigning profiles and scenarios can enhance the functionality of your devices.Specialized hardware can improve efficiency in video and photo editing workflows.When setting up a workshop, choose a tool ecosystem that allows for battery swapping and cost-effective use.Cordless tools offer convenience and flexibility, but consider the frequency of use before investing in specialized devices. 🏠 What's on the Agenda:00:00 Introduction and a revisit on Stream Deck12:27 What's in Your Workshop?13:24 Choosing an Ecosystem for Tools15:19 Cordless Devices and Battery Usage19:08 Other Tools in the Workshop26:13 The Router and Other Tools Convenience of Using a Router28:02 CNC and Creating Professional-Looking Projects29:53 The Value of Designing and Creating Your Own Projects33:18 The Importance of Dust Collection in the Workshop37:52 Understanding the Function of a Cyclone in Dust Collection43:37 Underutilized Tools in the Workshop49:13 Table saw vs plunge saw51:08 Tip: The Versatility of a Japanese Pull Saw 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:- Dust collection with a cyclone separator- Japanese pull saw: https://www.amazon.com/Kakuri-KAKURI-270mm/dp/B002TYZPD2/ 🤝 Join the Conversation:We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated:Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us:- Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage- Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds- Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online- Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

In this podcast, Alex and A.J. discuss various devices connected to their computers. They talk about automation issues they have faced, including problems with home lighting and screen automation. They then delve into the topic of microphones and audio interfaces, sharing their experiences with different models. Next, they discuss their sound systems and switchers, highlighting the importance of having good audio quality. Finally, they explore the convenience of using stream decks for controlling various functions on their computers. The conversation covers various audio and video equipment used by the hosts. They discuss different versions of soundboards, the price differences, and the limitations of webcams. They also talk about using DSLR cameras, the Logitech Brio webcam, and the Sony ZV-1 camera. Additionally, they mention a car theft incident and share information about the Lexar card reader and docking station. The conversation concludes with a tip about using a reverse proxy for SSL. Takeaways Automation systems can sometimes have issues that require starting from scratch to resolve. Choosing the right microphone and audio interface is crucial for achieving good audio quality. Having a reliable sound system and switcher can enhance the overall audio experience. Stream decks provide convenient control over various functions on a computer. Different versions of soundboards offer varying numbers of buttons and price points. Webcams have limitations in terms of resolution and compatibility with different applications. Using a DSLR camera for video calls can provide better image quality but may be more expensive and require additional equipment. The Logitech Brio webcam is a popular choice for its 4K capabilities, but it may not be fully supported by all programs. The Sony ZV-1 camera offers superior picture quality but comes with a higher price tag. Wireless microphones can provide better audio quality and flexibility for recording. The Lexar card reader and docking station are useful for transferring data from various media types. A reverse proxy can be used to secure web interfaces and obtain SSL certificates for internal domains. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Automation Issues03:01 Microphones and Audio Interfaces09:50 Sound Systems and Switchers22:55 Different Versions of Soundboards23:12 Price Differences24:07 Audio-Specific Soundboard25:16 4K Camera26:22 Using DSLR Camera27:10 Logitech Brio Webcam28:13 USB-C Camera Connection29:12 Webcam Limitations30:15 Sony ZV-1 Camera31:03 Audio Gear and Wireless Mic32:14 Car Theft Update33:39 Lexar Card Reader36:26 Lexar Docking Station38:44 Reverse Proxy for SSL 🔗 Relevant Links: 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:One of the articles on reverse proxies 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

Alex's Automated Garden Tour Alex takes us through his garden where he did all kinds of automation, from mowing to watering. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Intro 00:28 What did you automate since last time? 05:34 What do you automate in your garden? 10:06 Automating the lawn mower? 13:35 Mowing in the rain 15:30 Irrigation 31:21 Biggest fail 31:29 The biggest gain 35:49 Tip: Rubber tractor wheels? 🔗 Relevant Links: Gardena smart irrigation 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

Is social media bad? AJ and Alex are getting to the bottom of it. Is it social? Bad? Who knows. AJ and Alex discuss social media's positive and negative aspects, including its use as a marketing tool, the potential for antisocial behavior, privacy concerns, and the concept of users as products. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Intro 00:25 What did you print since last time? 02:11 Social Media, I'm using it, how 'bout you? 04:33 Collecting people 05:52 Is social media social? 07:05 Way back, when we had forums with netiquette 08:58 Is social media free? 10:29 Moderation 13:59 Freedom of speech? Or freedom of insult? 14:35 Useful uses of social media groups 16:23 Why would you care what I cooked this evening? 18:31 Being selective by what you use it for 23:56 Fake news and filtering 26:10 Don't give out more details than necessary 31:16 Tip: Snipd Next time we're going to talk about garden automation. Subscribe and don't miss it. 🔗 Relevant Links: You know all the social platforms, we're not gonna link to any of them. 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: Snipd: https://www.snipd.com/ 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

Why would you use pfSense for your home network instead of the box your ISP provides you? Well, there are a lot of good reasons. Just listen to Alex what he has to say about it. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Intro 01:04 What did you automate since last time? 02:23 Button+ 04:12 What's up with pfSense 08:49 Why a separate router instead of your ISP one 11:31 I am not running apps on it? 13:16 Not a standard home network 16:32 Two separate internet connections 19:15 Best practices, VLANs, cameras 22:22 Ready-made and GUI or DIY 26:46 Future things we hope for in pfSense 30:31 Things to improve in the setup itself, CARP? 31:32 Future hardware and power consumption 34:01 If you would start all over again? 36:27 What's your advice for a starter on pfSense? 🔗 Relevant Links: pfSense: https://www.pfsense.org/ 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: No tips today, other than Alex's advise not to buy a certain network card. 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

AJ shares his experience with Gen AI, for writing assistance, such as outlining articles and generating images for his blog posts. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of generative AI. Yes, indeed, generative AI is on the agenda today 00:00 Intro 00:32 What did you print today 02:39 What is Generative AI (Gen AI) 04:59 AJ's start with genAI and AI in general 05:33 LISP anyone? 06:10 Improvements 08:28 Type of pictures 10:50 Does it replace you as creative? 12:12 Using it for translation 17:02 How does it affect the way you do what you do? 20:56 Tale of Two Creations 21:24 AJ's writing process and tools: Obsidian, MidJourney, ChatGPT, and MacWhisper 24:28 Outlining and brainstorming articles 29:05 Importance of understanding Gen AI 32:33 Tip: TypingMind 🔗 Relevant Links: LISP: https://lisp-lang.org/ MacWhisper: https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ MidJourney: https://www.midjourney.com/home Episode on writing with Obsidian: hhttps://ntvn.podbean.com/e/dashboarding-your-home-with-xibo-while-writing-with-obsidian/ Obsidian: https://obsidian.md AJ's writing process with Obsidian (English): https://ajelsinga.nl/en/2024/orde-in-de-chaos-obsidian-en-schrijven/ Episode on LoxBerry and Loxone: https://ntvn.podbean.com/e/drones-cant-swim-homey-pro-and-loxoneloxberry-adventures/https://youtu.be/peLgQZxGEoQ The next episode will focus on pfSense, firewall and router. 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: TypingMind: https://www.typingmind.com/ 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: X/Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KIpZx11jxHUjIu5DxNEeV?si=2c03b2f18d284e8e Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/new-tech-vintage-nerds/id1724183603 Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com