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Local models on my own hardware are getting better, and I want to use them before sending everything to a frontier model. NVIDIA Switchyard and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning are helping me do this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxfN... #localai #nvidia #selfhosting #homelab

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I Made My Local AI Pick Its Own Model

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Helping my sister with her router and access point. I now have to refer to them as trash can looking thing and the circle thing so she knows which I am talking about 😂

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I now have a Spark server that builds and tests my vLLM Docker image in CI against real models. This will be the first and last time this Spark touches grass. Post: technotim.com/posts/vllm-g... Huge thanks to NVIDIA for supporting this project

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How I Build and Test vLLM for NVIDIA GB10

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

After a long hiatus, I finally had some time to put into my k3s-ansible repo that helps you bootstrap a Kubernetes cluster in minutes. I have CI working again and I can merge in confidence! k3s_version: v1.36.2+k3s1 github.com/timothystewa...

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I tested a bunch of 10-inch mini-rack accessories, including cooling, power, displays, a network KVM, and even a compact UPS. Here’s what actually worked: youtu.be/ARN0PtHHKoM

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The Mini Rack Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I no longer only play a network engineer on YouTube. I helped transform a local nonprofit's network from this mess into something clean, documented, and maintainable. Don’t let anyone tell you homelab skills aren’t transferable.

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

If you're running an NVIDIA Spark or any of the clones with a GB10 (ASUS, Lenovo, Dell, HP, MSI, Gigabyte, etc) for local AI. I built a Docker image for it with the latest VLLM and all its component so that you don't have to. No need to wait weeks for NVIDIA to do it. github.com/timothystewa...

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GitHub - timothystewart6/vllm-gb10: Bleeding edge vLLM Docker image for the NVIDIA DGX Spark (GB10 / sm_121a).

Bleeding edge vLLM Docker image for the NVIDIA DGX Spark (GB10 / sm_121a). - timothystewart6/vllm-gb10

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Not sure how I missed this in the release notes but UniFi now supports Let's Encrypt.

UNiFi form showing adding a new certificate and choosing Let's Encrypt. Status says issuing a certificate

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Just racked up the UDM BEAST. With (10) 10G links and (2) 25G aggregated to my switch, it’s pretty OP.

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Haha! I had an afro there by the end of the night from the humidity!

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Ha! Thanks man! I think I am going to keep it for a bit. Maybe a little longer but not man bun - long

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I wrote up my COMPUTEX 2026 takeaways. It was my first COMPUTEX, and I expected AI to be everywhere. I did not expect it to be almost everything. I also found mini PCs, NAS hardware, KVMs, Noctua, Seasonic, and Open Source Taiwan. technotim.com/posts/comput... #COMPUTEX2026 #Homelab #LocalAI

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I Went to COMPUTEX 2026. Here’s What Actually Stood Out.

COMPUTEX 2026 was my first hardware show at this scale, and I went in expecting AI to be a major theme. That part was obvious before I even landed in Taipei. What I didn’t expect was how completely it...

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

My first COMPUTEX was overwhelming, mostly AI, and full of hardware I had a lot of questions about. Here is what actually stood out to me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=36il...

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I Went to COMPUTEX 2026. Here’s What Actually Stood Out

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I think you might be able to do the same with smaller models like gemma4!

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I wanted to see how good local AI has actually gotten, so I built a mini AI cluster on my desk and tested it with a real coding workflow. vLLM, OpenCode, NCCL, power monitoring, and open weight models. youtu.be/K2IGHj7KQoM

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Are Local Models Finally Good Enough?

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Yeah, i think their HA story is buy 2 and not multiple power supplies. Agreed on the EFG however that is the only one that can do SSL inspection (if you need that).

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Just a heads up if you are updating Proxmox to kernel 7.0.0-3-pve. Some LXCs might not be compatible with that kernel version. VMs of course are not affected because they are fully isolated. To be clear you should update to the latest kernel, just be sure to check your LXCs afterwards.

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

It has (2) 10G SFP+ ports and (2) 25G SFP28 ports. As far as DLC goes, you should be able to find the download right next to the RAM you can download. 😅

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A new network gateway from UniFi that handles routing, switching, and even home security.

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The UDM Beast is real and just arrived. What questions do you have?

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

New Ubuntu 26.04 LTS today! Resolute Raccoon, is here!

ubuntu lts Resolute Raccoon 26.04 desktop image

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I finally built a real 3-2-1 backup system for my homelab. Around 30TB of data, no giant cloud bill, and a setup I actually understand and trust. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwt9...

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I Built My Own Offsite 3-2-1 Backup System

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Everything I’m self-hosting in 2026 is live. Full breakdown from Proxmox + TrueNAS + K8S and all the way up through the apps. What are you hosting right now? youtu.be/efl2kuPNEpE #homelab #selfhosting #tech

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What’s Actually Running in My Homelab? (50+ Self-Hosted Services)

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Thank you! I will check it out, it's most likely because I moved everything to my personal github!

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Haha! No problem! I ended up finding one more issue with another port too! It was only partially pushed into my patch panel. When I pushed it in and heard that click I was like 🤦‍♂️

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Last night I had a dream that I traveled back in time to 2003. I couldn't figure out where I parked my DeLorean so I was stuck there. The scariest thing about being in 2003 in my dream was that when I looked at my phone it said I was connected at 3G.

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I decided to start with the easiest fix, cutting and re-punching the living room keystone jack. And sure enough, the cable tested clean and the anomaly no longer shows up on that port. It is still showing in the 24-hour AI Anomaly Score, so hopefully that drops off tomorrow!

ui screen reading ai anomaly score 20, poor AP link speed degraded

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

So I pulled out my network tester. It showed that pins 7 and 8 were missing or wired incorrectly. I checked the server room end first and it looked good. Then I checked the keystone jack in the living room and that looked good too.

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Today I decided to clear the error because I was sure it was wrong, but every time I cleared it, it came right back. I even went as far as remoting into the switch and clearing it via the CLI, and it still came back.

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

A little backstory... For a few months, my switch had been warning that my connection was degraded and telling me it was probably bad wiring. But the device was still negotiating at 2.5 Gb/s and receiving PoE power so I kept thinking, "There is no way that's right."

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

After a month of troubleshooting my network, it ended up being a loose connection. Such a great sight to see!

klein network tester reading pass 12345678

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

My homelab has changed again… 2026. Rack tour + upgrades: network, compute, storage, and power. Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KJ0... #homelab #sysadmin #networking

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My 2026 Homelab Tour (Rack + Servers + Network + Storage)

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

When you need it, you need it

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Just ordered (5) 22TB Enterprise HDDs. They support 7200 RPM and 100% paycheck deletion. #homelab #storage

5 22TB enterprise drives stack on top of each other on a workbench. homelab

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Really anything with tables or structured data. Vision models handles this so much better!

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

This little NAS is kinda stacked. 5GbE, NVMe, quiet, low power, comes with NVMe drive and 12GB DDR. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngqe... #homelab #nas

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This Tiny NAS Is STACKED: 5GbE + NVMe + DDR5 (Beelink ME Pro)

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

When you can’t build anything new due to prices of RAM, Storage, and Processors, you go back to your HomeLab roots. #homelab

homelab 1u server on a workbench with top removed

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Self-hosting just keeps getting better! I finally took the time to set up PaperlessNGX. Local AI really took it to the next level with improved OCR. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMAw... #homelab #selfhosting

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Paperless-ngx + Local AI (Optional): Better OCR, Self-Hosted, No Cloud

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Homelab Network UPS back online. Thanks for the help Eaton! The battery tray design made it super simple to replace! Now time to get NUT working again. #homelab

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

My UniFi Travel Router (UTR) setup: bind to home with Teleport, broadcast my home SSID, and record a G6 Instant back to my UNVR. I also tested WiFi uplink, wired WAN, and USB tethering. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UiL... #unifi #networking #travelrouter

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UniFi Travel Router: My Network Follows Me

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Build a #UniFi observability stack with Unpoller, Prometheus, and #Grafana to collect and Learn how to build enterprise-style observability for a UniFi network using Unpoller, Prometheus, and Grafana in a repeatable homelab-friendly setup. #homelab www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVCP...

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UNiFi Observability Done Right (Unpoller + Grafana Walkthrough)

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Looks awesome! Next time I buy one I will go with that! Thank you!

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Techno Tim @technotim.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Yeah, at least in the Midwest moving East. Another one coming tomorrow too!

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