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  • Am I corrupting my data?

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  • I think you've misunderstood

    Ok, OMV needs a separate (small) boot drive to install on (ie consider a M.2 / SSD on a USB adapter)

    But, then all your (large) storage is used for the NAS.

    OMV will run Docker containers, but their data would also be pointed to the large NAS storage.

     
        
|  Small |   Large   |
|--------+-----------|
| OMV    | Your Files|
| Docker | Data, etc |

  • choosing a NIC for OPNsense

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  • Why the MTU change?

  • Whomade is a daemon that knows who made that strange file in the dot-subdirectory of your /home

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  • Hmm, interesting...

    As you're here (easier than raising a ticket on github 😉)...

    At present, the daemon doesn’t strictly detect file creation events. Instead, it logs processes that access files

    2 things come to mind...

    1. Just curiosity - why not the creation time?
    2. If I set noatime in my fstab, does that nullify this?

  • Am I corrupting my data?

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  • I always prefer bare metal for the core NAS functionality. There's no benefit in adding a hypervisor layer just to create an NFS / SMB / iSCSI share

    OMV comes with it's own bare metal installer, based on Debian, so it's as stable as a rock.

    If you've used it before, you're probably aware that it needs it's own drive to install on, then everything else is the bulk storage pool.. I've used various USB / mSATA / M.2 drives over the years and found it's a really good way to segregate things.

    I stopped using OMV when - IMO - "core" functions I was using (ie syncthing) became containers, because I have no use for that level of abstraction (but it's less work for the OMV dev to maintain addons, so fair enough)

    So, you don't have to install docker, OMV automatically handles it for you.

    How much OMV's moved on, I don't know, but I thought it would simplify your setup.

  • Am I corrupting my data?

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  • You should have all your data separately stored, it shouldn't be locked inside containers, and using a VM hosted on a device to serve the data is a little convoluted

    I personally don't like TrueNAS - I'm not a hater, it just doesn't float my boat (but I suspect someone will rage-downvote me 😉)

    So, as an alternative approach, have a look at OpenMediaVault

    It's basically a Debian based NAS designed for DIY systems, which serves the local drives but it also has docker on, so feels like it might be a better fit for you.

  • German tech firm sues Nvidia for patent infringement, seeks to block Nvidia across 18 European countries — ParTec lawsuit alleges DGX AI supercomputer design theft

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  • 🍿?

  • Should Europe wean itself off US tech?

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  • Betteri**d**ges?

    (I believe this also would a Yes)

    /s

  • Do we like Beelink?

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    Help diagnosing server freeze issue

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  • Definitely suspect.

    You should be able to let memtest run for days with no problems, so a reboot would either be a faulty stick or possibly a faulty motherboard slot.

    Swap the RAM between slots to isolate the root cause

  • Ecosia & Qwant launch search index Staan to bolster EU digital sovereignty & independence

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  • Propietary, apparently. Alas.

    I don't follow your point - what's proprietary?

    From reading the article, it implies all is good...?

  • Securing a 'public' service for family

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  • GeoIP blocking

    You mention a firewall, but for any open ports still restrict the source IPs to limited ranges not "all".

    Personally, at my home's edge firewall I have pfSense with pfBlocker and that uses a GeoIP database, so I can just pick the countries I want to allow in... you want to block as early as possible (ie at the VPS?), so you might have to look at options

    If your family are in the same region, then it should be relatively easy to limit to a few ranges on the VPS

    Here's a quick search result: https://lite.ip2location.com/ip-address-ranges-by-country

  • Looking for suggestions: Task scheduler ideally with reminders

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  • I have basically the same setup, but with Radicale.

    Radicale is really lightweight, but quite basic - which is fine for my needs.

    Out of curiosity, what pulled you to use Baikal?

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    Router suggestions for a complete noob

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  • Ruckus ... R500 I think (can't check atm) from ebay.

    MIMO, multiple SSIDs, etc, so work really well with the load of 2.4Ghz wifi home automation gadgets I have around the house, with 2 of us working from home on Zoom / Teams calls.

    Reflash them with the "unleashed" firmware and you don't need their controller.

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    Router suggestions for a complete noob

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  • You'll probably need 2 devices: one actually connected to the external line (ie the modem part) and then your actual router / wifi access point(s).

    Personally, I have a Fritzbox router configured into bridge mode so it just deals with the line signal and passes all the PPPoE / internet comms to a pfSense box I built (ie anything.. an old thin client, new microATX, etc...)

    I then have separate POE WAPs for wifi around the house, but pfSense can deal with radio drivers too if separate WAPs are too much today.

    This way, if something goes wrong I can always go back to a single domestic router, keep the family happy, download anything I need to fix my setup and then move forwards again.

    I like having separate components with an up/downgrade path

  • Cloudflare Isn’t the Only Option: 5 Strong European CDN Alternatives

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  • 1. Gcore (Luxembourg)

    A Luxembourg-based cloud and edge computing provider, Gcore operates globally, offering impressive performance (over 200 Tbps) and robust DDoS safeguards. They also include a free starter tier—great for smaller-scale projects.

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    2. Bunny.net (Slovenia)

    Known for its lightning-fast speeds, user-friendly pricing, and attentive customer service, Bunny.net is a winner for startups and budget-conscious teams. Plans start at around €1/month, and features include real-time monitoring, free SSL, perma-caching, and ultra-low average latency (25 ms).

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    3. OVHcloud (France)

    A respected name in European cloud hosting, OVHcloud offers CDN services as part of a wider hosting suite. With multiple service tiers—Basic, Security, and Advanced—and GDPR-compliant infrastructure, it’s a strong all-in-one option, complete with a free trial to get started.

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    4. Myra Security (Germany)

    For businesses that prioritize stringent data protection and hands-on support, Myra Security delivers. Their German-managed CDN uses pure RAM caching, defends against modern threats, and maintains fast delivery even under heavy traffic—all while emphasizing customer satisfaction and sovereignty.

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    5. KeyCDN (Switzerland)

    KeyCDN is all about simple, reliable performance. With efficient setup, image optimization, and free SSL via Let’s Encrypt, it suits a range of users—from small businesses to enterprises focused on privacy—without unnecessary complexity.

  • Android 16 now has support for running GPU accelerated graphical Linux applications

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  • You could, but if I'm away from home, I'll take the movies / music / books with me so I can watch / listen / read without buffering, breaks, etx.

  • Android 16 now has support for running GPU accelerated graphical Linux applications

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  • I'd much prefer the devs to spend time adding more linux drivers for the hardware and then we can just install linux without android

  • [Discussion] Flatpaks, ram/disk usage and compression

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  • I don't think there's a solution for RAM dedupe, so your only solution for runtime efficiencies is (RAM) compression

    That has a performance hit for every read, write and paging operation, so, lower performance than you'd expect...

    But, I guess you don't run all 91 apps at the same time, so you're probably into decreasing returns for the few apps you do run in parallel...?

  • App for downsizing MP3s automatically when copying to a phone?

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  • If your files are flac and you just want to.copy some files you could try Mp3fs

    That'll make your files appear to be MP3 when you access them

    You could them use a file transfer mechanism to read them from the mp3fs location onto your phone with - kinda - one step.