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⚡ News & Deals

Beelink ME Mini NAS PC Debuts

Beelink introduces the ME mini, a compact 6-slot home storage NAS Mini PC. Featuring up to 24TB expandable storage via M.2 SSDs, dual 2.5G LAN, and Wi-Fi 6, this Intel Twin Lake N150-powered device offers a quiet, versatile solution for family media, data archiving, and network routing, all in a palm-sized form factor.

45HomeLab Unveils Limited-Run Fourth of July (USA) and Canada Day HL-Series Designs

45Drives introduces limited edition Canadian and USA themed frontplates for HL4, HL8, and HL15 series, available until June 20th. Customers can choose between the American flag depicting an eagle or the Canadian flag with a choice between a moose or a beaver.

AMD Launches MI350X/MI355X AI GPUs

AMD unveiled its new MI350X and MI355X AI GPUs, boasting up to 4x generational performance and 35x faster inference over the MI300X, leveraging CDNA 4 architecture. Designed for rack-scale solutions with up to 1,400W TBP for liquid-cooled systems, these GPUs aim to challenge Nvidia by enhancing performance-per-TCO and supporting new data types like FP4 and FP6.

💬 Discussions & Tutorials

Pangolin: A Self-Hosted Secure Reverse Proxy

Pangolin offers a self-hosted tunneled reverse proxy with integrated identity and access control. It securely exposes private network resources, even behind restrictive firewalls, using encrypted WireGuard tunnels. Key features include centralized authentication, automated SSL, and a user-friendly dashboard, simplifying secure access to distributed services. Matt from Lawrence Systems provides a detailed deployment walkthrough on YouTube.

Self-Hosted Notification Strategies

The self-hosting community recently engaged in a discussion regarding preferred methods for managing notifications from various self-hosted services. The conversation sought to uncover effective strategies and hidden gems for alerts related to service outages, media downloads, and other pertinent events within a self-hosted environment, aiming to share collective insights on robust notification setups.

SMLIGHT's SLZB-06M Leads Zigbee Connectivity

The SMLIGHT SLZB-06M Zigbee adapter offers versatile connectivity options including Ethernet, USB, and WiFi, powered by PoE. Featuring the EFR32MG21 chip and a 5dB antenna, it provides stable performance for Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA smart home systems. Delivered ready-to-use and individually tested, this adapter is globally available, cementing its position as a top choice for comprehensive smart home integration. Jim's Garage breaks down exactly how to integrate it with Home Assistant.

🧰 Resources & Tools

Pulse: Real-Time Proxmox VE Monitoring

Pulse offers a lightweight, real-time monitoring solution for Proxmox VE environments, providing comprehensive insights into nodes, VMs, and containers. Featuring a responsive web interface, configurable alert system with webhook and email notifications, and robust backup monitoring for PVE and PBS, Pulse streamlines infrastructure oversight. Its flexible deployment options and smart update system ensure ease of use and ongoing maintenance.

New Command-Line Reverse Proxy Streamlines Homelab Access

prxy, a new Go-based command-line reverse proxy, simplifies accessing self-hosted services via an outbound proxy. It automatically rewrites Host headers, making it ideal for applications lacking native proxy support. Designed to complement tools like wireproxy, prxy enables seamless traffic forwarding through VPNs for specific applications, enhancing homelab accessibility without routing all traffic.

Building Your Home Lab: A Hardware Guide

Building a home lab offers a private sandbox for tech enthusiasts to experiment and test. Key hardware considerations include choosing the right rack, ensuring proper power with a UPS, and managing cooling. In this article, Hayden James details essential components like routers, switches, and patch panels, emphasizing thoughtful planning for location, power consumption, and future expansion. He encourages starting small and learning through practical application.

✨ Miscellaneous

Compact "Firebolt" Homelab Achieves Efficiency and Portability

A Reddit user has unveiled "Firebolt," a meticulously crafted home lab designed for high-availability HCI experiments. This compact setup, featuring custom 3D-printed components and efficient hardware, prioritizes minimal power consumption and low noise. The 10-inch rack houses three Proxmox/Harvester nodes, a dedicated dashboard, and a MikroTik L3 switch, all engineered for portability and robust performance.

Openterface Mini-KVM: Streamlined Device Control

The Openterface Mini-KVM, an open-source KVM-over-USB solution, optimizes IT workflows and device management. Offering plug-and-play simplicity and BIOS-level access, it simplifies server, embedded, and multi-device control across diverse industries. Its versatility supports secure operations, mobile troubleshooting, and seamless integration into various professional and personal setups, efficiently addressing daily IT challenges with enhanced flexibility and security.

LinuxServer.io Transitions to Advanced Desktop Application Stack

LinuxServer.io is deprecating legacy Rdesktop and EmulatorJS Docker images, embracing a new desktop application platform developed in partnership with Selkies. This advanced stack promises enhanced performance, featuring a hybrid VNC and video codec protocol for seamless 60fps web-based Linux desktops. It also includes improved userspace gamepad support and integrated shared mode for collaborative sessions, marking a significant evolution in their container offerings.

🚀 Quick Links

Bibliotheca: A Self-Hosted Reading Tracker

Bibliotheca is a Flask-based, self-hosted web application designed for personal library management and reading habit tracking. Users can add books via ISBN or Goodreads CSV, monitor reading progress, log daily activity, and generate monthly wrap-up collages. The application features a responsive UI and offers flexible deployment options, including Docker for easy setup or manual installation with Python.

Huly: The All-in-One Open-Source Platform

Huly introduces an open-source, all-in-one platform aiming to consolidate team productivity by replacing tools like Jira, Slack, and Notion. It integrates project management, a virtual office with real-time audio/video, chat, and collaborative documentation. Noteworthy features include bidirectional GitHub synchronization and a "Metabrain" for dynamic knowledge management. This comprehensive solution targets enhanced collaboration and efficiency for development and product teams. Huly's GitHub has instructions on how to deploy on your server.

Discovarr 1.0.0: AI-Driven Media Automation Tool

Discovarr, an AI-powered media management and automation tool, has officially launched its 1.0.0 release. This comprehensive solution integrates with popular media servers like Jellyfin and Plex, alongside download clients Radarr and Sonarr. Leveraging Google Gemini AI, Discovarr provides personalized media recommendations, tracks watch history, and streamlines content requests for an optimized media consumption experience.

MDRM: Streamlined Audio Metadata for Large Collections

metadata-remote (MDRM) introduces a modern web-based solution for audio file metadata editing, ideal for large music libraries. Featuring multi-format support, smart inference, and efficient bulk operations, it simplifies organizing collections for platforms like Plex or Jellyfin. This lightweight, Docker-deployable tool provides a responsive interface for local, secure use.