Follow the guides at https://pon.wiki/ for replacing your ISP modem with a sfp module running custom firmware. The sfp module will require some sort of active cooling, I bought a 3D printed bracket and fan from their discord server. You can also get a sfp to Ethernet media converter if your firewall does not have sfp:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FCFWGWHT
These work great as a firewall:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/358186631570
8 cores with the n355. I split up the cores to run multiple VMs and docker containers. I passed through all the network interfaces to the opnsense VM. It also has 2 m.2 slots(pcie 1x) I use for mirroring 2 64GB intel optane ssds in a zpool.
Unless it's a store with a membership like Costco, you have no obligation to stop for receipt checks. Just walk right past them and tell them no thank you when they ask to see your receipt.
MPD would work great for your music use-case. I have also set up librespot (Open Source Spotify client library) for a friend that works really well and would probably cover you on the licensing front with a subscription (not a fan at all of Spotify). If you're looking into new hardware check out the AOOSTAR WTR PRO.
I am unable to enjoy this pictogram of a frig riding a broomstick as there are stars depicted within the shadow of the moon which is physically impossible
Host your own URL shortener with Yourls. It's great, loads of useful plugins too. (dot)ink domains are cheap so you can have fun with namel.ink like I did.
Follow the guides at https://pon.wiki/ for replacing your ISP modem with a sfp module running custom firmware. The sfp module will require some sort of active cooling, I bought a 3D printed bracket and fan from their discord server. You can also get a sfp to Ethernet media converter if your firewall does not have sfp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FCFWGWHT
These work great as a firewall: https://www.ebay.com/itm/358186631570 8 cores with the n355. I split up the cores to run multiple VMs and docker containers. I passed through all the network interfaces to the opnsense VM. It also has 2 m.2 slots(pcie 1x) I use for mirroring 2 64GB intel optane ssds in a zpool.