Which patch cables should you buy? Which should you actually use? In this video, I compare several popular and easy-to-find options - and maybe destroy a few in the name of science. Not quite a Cat6 Thunderdome... but we get close. youtu.be/UQsr22E36S8 #patchcables #cabling #networking #ethernet

In this video, I break down what immutability really means, why separating your control plane from your data plane matters, and how to build backup systems that actually protect your data. youtu.be/nrAT2mstZ6c #datastorage #dataprotection #backups #immutability

Get your beverage of choice ready, as @lawrencesystems.com is on Talking Heads Ep.404 with me this evening. We're going over TrueNAS 25.10 and NVMe-Over-Fabric support, AI Beer Reviews, and ChatGPT getting nasty... See you all tonight at 6PM Pacific! youtube.com/live/mIkzuzu...

Missed my talk at MSPGeekCon 2025? Want to relive the session without the jet lag? Here’s a recording of the presentation: youtu.be/HsotHctnlus We cover how to build a private cloud that’s both powerful and affordable - mostly using free and open-source tools.

Good morning! Grab a fresh cup of coffee and meet me on YouTube in 15 minutes for an early Thursday VLOG! We're talking TrueNAS, Firewall Rules, and answering your Homelab questions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=j33O...

In this overview of TrueNAS 25.10 Goldeye, I cover NVMe over fabric support, app migrations, and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI-A... #truenas #nas #datastorage #vm #nvme #networking #homelab

TrueNAS just dropped the Connect open beta - a cloud-delivered dashboard that makes managing your TrueNAS fleet easier than ever. In this video, I walk through what TrueNAS Connect looks like and how it works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldMD... #truenas #datastorage #nas #techwalkthrough

Thank you to all who yelled in response to Synology's move to lock you out of 3rd-party hard drives! They've reversed course, and DSM 7.3 *will* support the installation and storage pool creation of non-validated 3rd-party drives. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXSy...

Want to set up a Privacy VPN on your UniFi firewall? This guide walks you through the entire process to ensure your VPN is properly configured for security & privacy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=huci... #privacy #vpn #unifi #routing #networking

Have you checked out the new @Ubiquiti Firewall Policy Engine? Full Video Here youtu.be/KO_jeXLIyE4 UniFi Zone Firewall Rules Explained here youtu.be/pBeIT7aSuMw?... UniFI playlist here lawrence.video/unifi

Alan Jude of Klara - one of the foremost experts in ZFS - joined me for a deep dive into NVMe performance and ZFS: where things stand today, and where they’re headed: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjOk...

Live in five! We're talking channel feedback and upcoming projects! www.youtube.com/watch?v=u20Q...

"Just put it in the cloud." It sounds simple, but is it always the right answer? In this presentation from the 45Drives Creators' Summit 2025, I explore the tipping point between cloud services and self-hosted infrastructure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0ts...

The new UniFi Policy Engine introduced in UniFi Network 9.4 features object-oriented networking for easier and more powerful network management. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO_j...

I put the Fluke LinkIQ Duo Cable+Network+Wi-Fi Tester through its paces to see if it really can simplify troubleshooting across cable, PoE, and Wi-Fi. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Ga...

Late night VLOG! I'm sharing my experience at the 45 Drives Creators' Summit and answering your Homelab questions! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuKR... #vlog #homelab #45drives #servers #technology #datastorage

1PM EST TODAY: 45Drives has partnered with long-time friend and electronic music producer Deadmau5 to develop a signature series server tailored for creative professionals: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXVi... #datastorage #servers #homelab #music #deadmau5 #deadsilent

Tom Here, join me for today's VLOG from the 45 Drives Summit. Different location, same great homelab chat! youtube.com/live/CfdheZA... #livestream #vlog #45drives #homelab

In this video, I am joined by our sponsor, Twingate, to discuss solving real-world challenges with zero-trust networking. This isn't a product pitch; it's about what zero-trust means, how it can be implemented, and the problems it solves. youtu.be/bkE0TKk1Nj4 #remoteaccess #vpn #ztna #zerotrust

We're having a blast at the 45 Drives Creator Summit, and I joined Jeff from CraftComputing for an episode of Talking Heads last night - check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4kj...

I got to join Kris and Chris on today's episode of TrueNAS Tech Talk! We went in on the growing desire for data sovereignty, how open source development needs a complementary business model, and more! youtu.be/hwcOn3xhVXo?... #podcast #selfhosting #truenas #datastorage #opensource

In this video, I spin up Grist with Docker, show basic setup and authentication options, import real data, link tables, add views/permissions, and demo widgets—so you can turn CSVs into a usable internal app - quickly. youtu.be/M3tqYJ9S_J8

Ever wonder what Docker containers I actually run? In this video, I’ll walk you through my setup from running Docker on a single Debian 13 VM with simple bind mounts to the containers I use, which are listed in my forum. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5aG...

Andy and Jeff from The Art of Network Engineering podcast invited Tom to reveal how his curiosity-driven journey from 1990s Linux enthusiast to MSP owner and content creator was fueled by a simple philosophy: lead with value. podcast.artofnetworkengineering.com/2127872/epis...

Live in five! We're covering storage, virtualization, and all of your Homelab questions! youtube.com/live/GCUgT8W... #datastorage #virtualization #homelab

We're getting started in about 5 minutes - talking about Syncthing and DNS, plus answering all of your Homelab questions! youtube.com/live/BEdiLfP... #syncthing #dns #homelab #livestream

Live in five! Firewalls and all of your Homelab questions answered! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm1x...

While the internet may be mostly calm today, according to the SANS Internet Storm Center, we’ve detected a critical signal in the latest briefing: impeccable T-shirt choice. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhrF...

In this video, Matt describes his experience switching from his Linksys router to the UDR7, including the decision-making process that led to the purchase. We also take a look at what other UniFi equipment has been added to his network over the past 90 days. youtu.be/y4KEIVLvSw4

Is UniFi CyberSecure Worth It? www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXkc...

Thinking about buying a UniFi Cloud Gateway in 2025? Hold up! Let's break down which models are actually worth your money - and which ones to avoid. youtu.be/9Fy7_aPyaNY

Is This the Last Laptop You'll Ever Need? www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Sb...

Live in five! Today we're talking self-hosted ideas and answering your Homelab questions! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPAp...

A CERT advisory was published on July 8th, 2025, and reads like a checklist of everything you hoped your vendor didn't do... but this time they did. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPp_... #wifi #security #networking #technology #vulnerabilities #cert #zerobars

UniFi Drive 3.0 Just Dropped: Is the UNAS Pro Still a Smart Buy? Raid groups, multiple storage pools bring added performance and redundancy options: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQjn... #unifi #nas #networking #datastorage #homelab #raid #ssd #backup

Live in five! We're talking all things UniFi and answering your Homelab questions! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfMC...

We updated the Books We Love list on our site - because even when we're off the keyboard, we’re still wired for learning (or at least escaping into a good story between reboots.) lawrencesystems.com/tech-books-w...

Live in five! Don't worry, only blew up a printer - plus we're talking virtualization, NAS, Docker, and answering your Homelab questions! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrG2...

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How to be classy, how to be cute, how to actually walk the walk... Love you for this, @cloudflare.social ❤️ www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/t...

The Future of Aruba Instant On Is Unclear... With the DOJ requiring HPE to divest the Aruba Instant On product line as part of the Juniper acquisition, it's anyone's guess what happens next. www.techtarget.com/searchnetwor...

How Much Did AI Actually Help in Finding This Linux Bug? www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TsF...

We're live in five - and talking Linux desktops, AI security, and answering your Homelab questions! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wgg...

It Could Have Been a Full Compromise; Learn Why it Wasn’t. Join me for a walkthrough of an incident that hit shortly after we onboarded a new client, and the role tools from Huntress played in catching it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lLK... #cybersecurity #incidentanalysis #huntress

Don’t wait until disaster strikes to ensure your IT team is ready. Get ideas for tabletop exercises and see your favorite IT experts tackle them LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj1E... NinjaOne Presents Backups & Bandwidth - this Thursday, June 26th, at 1PM EDT. See you there!

We're live in five! Talking NAS of all sizes, virtualization, security, and answering your Homelab questions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg4t... #networking #technology #nas #datastorage #homelab #security #virtualization

Resistance is futile… Could this tiny Beelink cube be Your Next NAS? With support for up to 6 M.2 SSDs, dual 2.5GbE ports, and an Intel N150 processor, this device might be your next #TrueNAS, #Proxmox, or #Docker host. www.youtube.com/watch?v=35pi... #homelab #networking #datastorage #nas #nvme

Another Lawrence Systems Ethernet shirt in the wild. Thanks Mike! Whether you choose T568a or T568b, you’ll still look good and be comfortable in our 100% cotton Ethernet tee. Comfort is our standard. shop.lawrencesystems.com/products/eth...

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We asked for questions, and you delivered - Our ZTNA Q&A with our friends at Twingate is tomorrow at 12:30PM EST! www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_gQ... No registration, no data collection, no unexpected emails. Just Tom, Brendan, Matthew, and the answers to your questions. See you there!