In this May edition of Ed & Stefano Unleashed, join us for a jam-packed discussion covering everything from Unraid 7.1's biggest new features to the frustrations of vendor lock-in in the NAS world, and much, much more:
Ed returns from Japan with tech stories, cultural insights, and a few surprises—including a deep dive into Japan’s electronics scene and safety culture.
We break down Unraid 7.1 features for home lab tinkerers and what ZFS pool imports mean for power users.
The gaming chat heats up as DLSS4 enters the spotlight—plus, Stefano shares why high-end graphics cards sometimes hurt more than help.
We talk Jellyfin vs. Plex, the end of the Self-Hosted podcast, and why community trust matters more than ever in tech.
Plus, personal updates, smart home debates, and a look at how the Unraid and home lab community continues to thrive.

Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Ed’s Japan Trip
6:59 – Unraid 7.1: ZFS Imports, Wi-Fi Support
15:51 – Graphics Cards, DLSS4 & Gaming Talk
19:50 – Japan Tech Shopping & Cultural Reflections
43:38 – Synology Vendor Lock-In Discussion
52:53 – Farewell to Self-Hosted Podcast
55:01 – Jellyfin vs. Plex
1:07:52 – Smart Homes, The Last of Us +TV Chat (SPOILERS) & Viewer Q&A

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The views and opinions expressed on the show are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not reflect the opinions, policies, or positions of Lime Technology, Inc. 
This show is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research, experiment responsibly, and not hold the hosts accountable for any questionable home lab decisions. Most importantly, enjoy the show!

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In this LIVE episode, Ed and Stefano take a deep dive into the Unraid 7.10 Beta, unpacking exciting new features like built-in Wi-Fi support, ZFS pools, improved GPU management, and advanced dashboard customization. They discuss the importance of responsive web design for mobile access and how to manage multiple Unraid servers with custom tabs.

The conversation shifts to media management, with updates on new containers and GPU performance testing. The hosts then tackle the frustrations of installing Windows 11 — from Microsoft account requirements to de-bloating tools that clean up the OS.

They share personal experiences with GPU upgrades and transcoding challenges, before comparing Plex and Jellyfin as go-to media server solutions. The discussion expands into open-source AI developments, the buzz around the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and plans for a trip to Japan.

Rounding out the episode, Ed and Stefano highlight the latest Unraid updates, share their experiences with Nextcloud migration, and invite community feedback for future topics.

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Mark your Calendars for Ed & Stefano Unleashed – Live Show This Saturday, April 5
Join us at 9 AM CDT for a live episode of Ed & Stefano Unleashed — your go-to show for self-hosting talk, tech news, community Q&A, and plenty of fun.
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Unraid OS 7.1 Beta Series Has Launched
The Unraid 7.1 public beta brings major improvements for users across the board, including:
-Wireless networking support (Wi-Fi)
-VM enhancements: VirGL, QXL, and user-defined VM templates
-Importing foreign ZFS pools
-Intel Battlemage GPU support via Linux kernel 6.12.20
Try it out now and help shape the next release.

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New LincStation NAS Platforms Powered by Unraid
Introducing the LincStation N2 and S1 — compact, powerful, and pre-configured to run Unraid. Now on Kickstarter with early bird discounts for a limited time.
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The Ultimate Energy-Efficient Unraid Build
We built a 90TB Unraid server that idles around 25 watts and costs less than $30/year to run. Ideal for 24/7 operation, it's proof you don't have to sacrifice performance for efficiency.
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Welcome to the premiere episode of Ed and Stefano Unleashed! 🚀
Your favorite homelab creators, Ed ‪@SpaceinvaderOne‬  and Stefano ‪@SPXLabs‬ are diving deep into the world of Unraid, self-hosting, AI, GPUs, gaming, and more—with unfiltered takes and plenty of laughs along the way.

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Chapters
00:00 Introducing the Ed and Stefano Unleashed Show
02:59 The Journey into Unraid and Home Labs
05:49 The Evolution of Computing: From Windows to Linux
08:54 Graphics Card Launches and Market Trends
11:49 The Future of Quantum Computing
24:09 Innovations in Payment Systems and Technology
27:05 Exploring Home Lab Setups and Projects
31:53 Exploring Old Tech and Unraid's Performance
36:19 Unraid Roadmap and Intel GPUs
41:11 Gaming Laptops vs. Apple Silicon
43:59 Hard Drive Shopping and Counterfeit Concerns
49:46 The Rise of Counterfeit USB Drives
56:19 Testing Flash Drives and Community Engagement
01:03:03 The Quest for the Perfect USB Hub
01:04:30 Container Showdown: Plex vs. Jellyfin
01:12:39 The Rise of AI: Opportunities and Concerns
01:26:32 Confessions of Self-Hosting: The Dumbest Setups

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 ‪@SPXLabs‬ is back for another addition of the Unraid Digest for February 20205 with updates on:

• Unraid 7.0.1
• Unraid Connect API & Notification System Overhaul
• Big News re: ‪@SpaceinvaderOne‬ joining the Unraid team full time!
  
  And much, much more here: https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-february-digest-b1b7 

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Grab yourself a coffee, tea, or beer 🍻 and get ready to dive deep into everything new in Unraid 7! This update brings massive changes, including no more mandatory Unraid array, ZFS improvements, a redesigned dashboard and other UI enhancements, and big upgrades to Docker & VM support! Whether you're upgrading or setting up fresh, this guide has you covered.

Note: Portions of this guide are best viewed on Youtube!

📌 Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:50 OS Upgrade Tips and Best Practices.
06:00 ReiserFS is no more. Learn how to move to other file systems like xfs.
08:10 Use mover to empty and move data so that disks can be reformatted.
13:50 No 'Unraid Array' necessary now in version 7 -- perfect for SSD/NVMEs.
19:10 A look at different ZFS RAID levels and what they all mean.
24:25 Advantages of Compression in a Zpool.
25:25 Unraid ZFS subpools, aka auxiliary vdevs: What they all mean and how to use them properly.
35:30 Setting up a fresh install on Unraid 7
39:10 Unraid 7's brand new Dashboard, UI tweaks, and new settings
49:12 New Unraid 7 Docker and VM features
1:11:55 Next video tease

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We're back with our first monthly update for 2025! 

@SPXLabs is here breaking down all the latest news, including:

• Unraid 7 Stable Release: See what's new!
• Unraid 6.12.15 Release
• A Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure. All users are strongly encouraged to update to Unraid 7.0.0 or 6.12.15. Learn More 
• New Unraid Patch Plugin: This official Unraid plugin will help protect your server by keeping the OS updated with the latest patches. Learn More:
  https://forums.unraid.net/topic/185560-unraid-patch-plugin/
• New E-Commerce Developer Hire! 
• New Monthly App Spotlight: ZFS Master Plugin
  
  And much more!  Check it all out in written form here.
  
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@SPXLabs is back to recap everything that happened at Unraid in 2024!

Check out everything mentioned in this recap here.

Breaking News: Unraid 7 Stable is out now!

Cheers to an even better 2025!

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Santa's little helper ‪@SPXLabs‬ is here to bring you all of the December Unraid highlights!

BREAKING: Unraid 7 Stable is out Now!

1. Unraid OS 7.0.0-rc.2 was released and includes significant improvements to NFS Share handling, a fix for excessive flash drive activity, and other bug fixes.
2. We released the Ultimate Guide to Tailscale on Unraid. This comprehensive video tells you everything you need to know about integrating Tailscale into your Unraid life. 

Other great videos mentioned:

• Secure Easy Backups to a Friend’s Server
• Unraid Server Build 2024 - Dedicated OBS Studio NDI Recorder 
• NAS ist kein Backup! - Zweites NAS als Backup?
• GluetunVPN Setup & Unraid Container Networking Explained
  
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Dive into the ultimate guide to using Tailscale on Unraid 7! This comprehensive video tells you everything you need to know about integrating Tailscale into your Unraid life. Whether you're just starting or looking to master advanced features like the brand new Docker integration, Tailscale SSH, Exit Nodes, setting up a travel router for seamless remote access, and more, we've got you covered on this episode of the Uncast Show!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Unraid 7 and Tailscale Integration

02:45 Understanding Tailscale and Its Benefits with Unraid

06:19 Use Cases for Tailscale in Unraid

12:23 Traveling? Set up Tailscale on a travel router like the Beryl AX 3000 for seamless, safe access to your Unraid server and Tailnet: 

13:52 For podcast listeners, now might be a good time to pause and switch to Youtube as there is much more screen sharing going forward.

14:15 Integrating Tailscale into Docker Containers with real-world examples

18:45 Installing Tailscale on Unraid Server + Subnet routing

31:25 Setting Up Exit Nodes and Tailscale SSH 

38:45 Using Rsync over Tailscale SSH

42:47: Tailscale Lock

45:45 Diving into Docker and Tailscale 

49:30: Tailscale Serve + Easy Remote Sharing

56:40 Setting Up Pihole in Tailscale

01:05:15: Global Nameservers, overriding local DNS and secondary DNS

01:13:08 Utilizing Tailscale for Windows Containers + KVM

01:17:30 Steam Headless Gaming + Tailscale = Gaming from anywhere!

01:25:25 Tailscale + travel router = a great travel hack for RVers, Roadtrippers, Cruisers, mobile banking, and many other use cases by 

Key Links:
Beryl AX 3000 Travel router

Tailscale Docs for Unraid:
https://docs.unraid.net/unraid-os/man...

Adding Tailscale to Docker containers:
https://docs.unraid.net/unraid-os/man...

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