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Can you mix SAS and SATA hard drives? Yes! In an Unraid XFS array, you can mix and match however you like. But here is the golden rule: make sure your parity drive is the fastest drive in your system to avoid bottlenecking your write speeds.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 30/09/2026

A 10-second smart home hack. 🚀 You don't need a Philips Hue Bridge to factory reset your bulbs. Just hold down the power and off buttons on a Hue Dimmer Switch next to the light. Once it flashes, it's ready to pair directly to your local Zigbee2MQTT network.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 29/09/2026

The biggest upgrade in Unraid history. Welcome to Unraid 8. We’re moving to a Fedora base for a cleaner architecture and introducing the most requested feature of all time: a native, built-in backup solution. Pro-level management, simplified.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 28/09/2026

The smartest way to reuse Philips Hue bulbs. 🚀 Did you buy a used Hue bulb without a bridge? You can still use it! We show you how to use the 6-character serial number and Zigbee2MQTT's "Touchlink" to reset and pair any Hue bulb instantly.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 27/09/2026

The future of Xbox is here, and it's complicated. 🎮 From new limits on cloud streaming to the potential end of sharing physical game discs, we discuss all the latest Microsoft updates in the new Ed & Stefano Unleashed September episode. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/i9YjzoftPew?...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 27/09/2026

Turn your server into an AI-powered nature cam. 🦅📸 BirdNet-Go uses local AI to listen to bird calls and identify the species in your yard. Connect it with Home Assistant to automatically take a picture of the bird when it arrives.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 26/09/2026

The smartest upgrade for your home network. We’re showing you the absolute easiest way to migrate your Philips Hue bulbs directly to Zigbee2MQTT. By using the Hue app to factory reset the bulb, it will instantly pair to your local network.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 25/09/2026

Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.2 is now available on the next branch. Experience uncompromising security updates, the new Linux kernel 6.18.52, and a flawlessly refined File Manager. Dive into the details and upgrade your test server today: unraid.net/blog/unraid-... #Unraid #Homelab

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Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.1 Release Notes | Security & Kernel Fix

Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.1 is a release candidate with security fixes, kernel and Docker updates, WebGUI fixes, configurable power buttons, and expanded hardware support.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 25/09/2026

🎮 Sony argues that "reasonable" consumers know digital purchases aren't really yours to keep. We break down the legal defense that is changing how we look at digital libraries forever. This is why we self-host.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 25/09/2026

Unraid OS 7.4.0-beta.3 is now available on the next branch. Featuring essential security patches, the updated Linux kernel 6.18.52, and a perfectly refined Mover that tracks progress while preserving hard links. unraid.net/blog/unraid-... #Unraid #Homelab #ServerAdmin

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Unraid OS 7.4.0-beta.2 Release Notes | Docker & Kernel Update

Unraid OS 7.4.0-beta.2 brings Docker multi-network support, boot-device backup improvements, and kernel 6.18.47-Unraid security updates. For test servers only.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 24/09/2026

Ditch the Hue Bridge. Upgrade your smart home. 💡 You can move your Philips Hue bulbs directly to Zigbee2MQTT. ✅ No proprietary hubs ✅ No extra phone apps ✅ One unified, stronger Zigbee mesh network Watch the full tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHcS... #HomeAssistant #Zigbee

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 23/09/2026

Unleash Your Hardware. Learn how to seamlessly migrate your Philips Hue lights directly to Zigbee2MQTT without the proprietary bridge. A stronger, unified smart home is just a click away. Watch the full tutorial now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHcS... #HomeAssistant #SmartHome

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How to Move Philips Hue to Zigbee2MQTT Without the Hue Bridge

Learn how to use Philips Hue bulbs with Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant without the Hue Bridge. I show three ways to factory reset Hue bulbs, Hue Play light bars and dimmer switches and pair them…

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 22/09/2026

Unraid 8 will introduce a granular permission system for plugins, a cohesive UI overhaul, and broader hardware support than ever before.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 22/09/2026

Utah is targeting VPN users for age verification. The battle for online privacy is heating up. While politicians push for VPN tracking, California just passed a law protecting open-source projects from age verification requirements. Watch now: youtu.be/i9YjzoftPew?

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 20/09/2026

The cloud is just someone else's computer. ☁️ A PBS station almost lost 70 years of history when their cloud vendor went bankrupt. This is a brutal reminder of why local backups and self-hosting are so critical.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 20/09/2026

A Local AI radio station, hosted on your own server? Meet Dead Air: 🔸 Plays your music (Navidrome, Spotify) 🔸 Uses a local LLM & TTS as the DJ 🔸 Gives weather updates 🔸 Broadcasts 24/7 Watch the full Ed & Stefano Unleashed episode for more: youtu.be/i9YjzoftPew?...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 19/09/2026

Unraid 7.4.0 Beta 2* is live. ⚡️ We’ve refined the core experience with: ✓ A new shared task tray ✓ Advanced Docker networking & memory limits ✓ Configurable power button behavior ✓ Direct flash backups Watch the August Digest: youtu.be/SZtI31FLtaQ?... #Unraid #Homelab

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 18/09/2026

Zigbee has 3 roles: coordinator, router, end device. Add routers before battery sensors, or your leak/door/motion sensors won't pair. Home Assistant series, full episode here: youtu.be/My9bUgt0c-Y #HomeAssistant #Zigbee #Homelab

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 18/09/2026

New Unraid updates are out now! We’ve refined the core experience with: ✓ A new shared task tray ✓ Advanced Docker networking & memory limits ✓ Configurable power button behavior ✓ Direct flash backups Learn all about them: youtu.be/i9YjzoftPew?...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 17/09/2026

Most Zigbee coordinators are a USB stick shoved in a cupboard or rack, about the worst spot for the radio. Here's why we picked the SONOFF Dongle Max instead. Part 2 of our Home Assistant series gets into why we moved ours: youtu.be/My9bUgt0c-Y #HomeAssistant #Zigbee #Homelab

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 17/09/2026

The homelab, redefined. Meet Unraid 8. ⚡️ Coming soon, powered by Fedora OS: 🔸 Faster security updates 🔸 Broader hardware support 🔸 Built-in backups 🔸 Native Docker Compose Catch the full Unraid August Digest 2026 for all the details: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZtI... #Unraid8 #Homelab

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 16/09/2026

A Zigbee device can't reach the internet, no IP and no route out, that's just the protocol. Learn these tips with our Home Assistant series, we just released part 2. Watch full episode here: youtu.be/My9bUgt0c-Y #HomeAssistant #Zigbee #Privacy

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 15/09/2026

The best way to isolate your smart home network isn't the most secure one, it's the one you'll actually keep running. Part 2 of our new Home Assistant video series is now live in Youtube. Watch full episode here: youtu.be/My9bUgt0c-Y #HomeAssistant #Zigbee #Homelab

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 15/09/2026

Here's a quick look at how we enabled Intel OpenVINO for our BirdNET-Go setup! 🐦⚡ This offloads AI inference to the iGPU, making our Unraid bird-listening station faster and more efficient. See the full setup guide here: youtu.be/ZgC6Mey0ZUQ?...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 13/09/2026

Pro-level stability, locked in. Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.1 is live. ▪️ Critical upstream security fixes ▪️ Linux kernel 6.18.46 ▪️ Docker engine 29.7.1 ▪️ Configurable power-button controls Upgrade your array today: unraid.net/blog/unraid-...

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Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.1 Release Notes | Security & Kernel Fix

Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.1 is a release candidate with security fixes, kernel and Docker updates, WebGUI fixes, configurable power buttons, and expanded hardware support.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 12/09/2026

Did you know you can track local wildlife using a network camera stream? We connected our RTSP stream to BirdNET-Go on our Unraid server to create a 24/7 AI bird-listening station! See the full setup guide here: youtu.be/ZgC6Mey0ZUQ?...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 11/09/2026

Granular control for your server. Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.1 is here. Set your physical power button to Shut down, Reboot, or Do nothing right from the WebGUI, plus enjoy new Hyper-V and hardware driver support. Check out the new features: unraid.net/blog/unraid-...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 10/09/2026

Also inside: Unraid 7.4.0 Beta 1 is ready for testing; our team is expanding, and new merch is live. 🔸 Watch the breakdown: youtu.be/SZtI31FLtaQ 🔸Read the digest: newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-aug... 🔸 Join the Unraid 8 waitlist: bit.ly/unraid-beta

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Unraid August Digest 2026

In this month's Unraid August Digest, we break down the biggest news of the month — the move to a new Fedora-based foundation — plus the Unraid 7.4.0 beta, two new faces on the team, fresh merch, and…

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 10/09/2026

The future of your array, fundamentally reengineered. The Unraid August Digest is here. We are migrating to a modern, Fedora-based foundation for Unraid 8, delivering faster updates, native Docker Compose, and 1-step atomic rollbacks.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 09/09/2026

Here's a quick look at how we connected our DIY outdoor mic to BirdNET-Go! We're using our Unraid server as a 24/7 AI bird-listening station to track local wildlife. See the full build and software setup here: youtu.be/ZgC6Mey0ZUQ?...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 08/09/2026

Complete control, seamlessly integrated. Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.1 is officially here. This rc locks down your server with essential security fixes and brings in Linux kernel 6.18.46 and Docker 29.7.1. See what's new for your array: unraid.net/blog/unraid-...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 06/09/2026

Here's a quick look at the hardware we used to build our outdoor bird-listening station! 🐦 We paired this with BirdNET-Go on our Unraid server to track wildlife 24/7. See the full build and software setup here: youtu.be/ZgC6Mey0ZUQ?...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 05/09/2026

Precision and power. Unraid OS 7.4.0-beta.2 is out now for your test environments. We are delivering powerful new tools: ▪️ Unified background task management ▪️ Docker multi-network & memory controls ▪️ Live Mover tracking ▪️ Linux kernel 6.18.47 unraid.net/blog/unraid-...

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Unraid OS 7.4.0-beta.2 Release Notes | Docker & Kernel Update

Unraid OS 7.4.0-beta.2 brings Docker multi-network support, boot-device backup improvements, and kernel 6.18.47-Unraid security updates. For test servers only.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 05/09/2026

Stop tearing the house apart looking for your phone. Here is how to easily build a "Find My Phone" button in Home Assistant. It's a simple and incredibly useful automation to get you started. Watch the full smart home guide here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJT...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 05/09/2026

Power meets precision. Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.1 is now available. This release is packed with critical security fixes, the updated Linux kernel 6.18.46, and Docker 29.7.1. You'll also find new configurable power-button controls and expanded hardware support. unraid.net/blog/unraid-...

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Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.1 Release Notes | Security & Kernel Fix

Unraid OS 7.3.3-rc.1 is a release candidate with security fixes, kernel and Docker updates, WebGUI fixes, configurable power buttons, and expanded hardware support.

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 03/09/2026

Stop tearing the couch cushions apart. Here is a quick step-by-step tutorial on how to build a custom "Find My Phone" script in Home Assistant. It takes less than a minute and is incredibly useful. Watch the full smart home guide: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJT...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 03/09/2026

Home Assistant isn't just for lights; it can manage your to-do lists too. You can even create automations that add items to your list with a smart button or voice command. Watch the full smart home guide here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJT...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 03/09/2026

Setting up the Home Assistant app is the first step to true smart home control. Here’s a quick guide to getting connected from your phone. Watch the full setup: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJT...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 03/09/2026

Ever wanted your own personal wildlife tracker? We set up BirdNET-Go on our Unraid server to create a 24/7 AI bird-listening station. It's amazing to see the different species visiting our backyard! Watch the full setup guide here: youtu.be/ZgC6Mey0ZUQ?...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 02/09/2026

Are your smart devices stuck in their own app silos? Home Assistant is the translator you need, bringing all your gear together so they can actually communicate. Ditch the multiple apps. Watch the full guide: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJT...

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Unraid OS @unraid.net · 02/09/2026

Ever wonder what birds are singing outside your window? We just dropped a new App of the Month video! Learn how to turn your Unraid server into a 24/7 AI-powered bird-listening station using BirdNET-Go. Watch the full guide here: buff.ly/ql21FQg #Unraid #BirdNET

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Build a 24/7 Local AI Bird Detector with Unraid and BirdNET-Go

Turn your Unraid server into a 24/7 local AI bird-listening station with BirdNET-Go. In this month’s App of the Month, I install BirdNET-Go from scratch, build a simple outdoor microphone setup, add…

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