The Uncast Show

We kick off 2026 by revisiting the biggest Unraid 7 changes (native ZFS, optional Unraid array, UI refresh, built-in file manager, official API) and what actually matters in daily homelab use: foreign ZFS imports, VM snapshots, GPU acceleration, and where containers still win on efficiency as RAM prices climb.We also cover:HDMI 2.1 on Linux (what’s blocking it) + why DisplayPort may be the practical choiceRAM market chaos + counterfeit return headachesPlex transcoding comparison: P2000 vs iGPU vs Intel Arc + AV1 winsGitHub walking back a plan to charge for orchestrating self-hosted runnersA GPL enforcement case (Vizio) and what it could mean for compliance expectationsPrivacy creep: ACR TVs, GPS-locked streaming, and “smart” appliances collecting too muchPractical exits: self-hosting where it counts (Nextcloud, LibreOffice, etc.)Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

In the final Unraid digest of 2025, ‪@SPXLabs‬ brings you everything that went down with Unraid in December 2025 and gives a peek at what's coming for Unraid in 2026!Also, don't miss the Unraid Year in Review for more details on what changed for Unraid and what's coming in the new year!Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

🎄 Holiday Deal Alert All Unraid merch is 15% off through December—perfect time to gear up or grab something for the Unraider in your life. 🆕 Unraid OS 7.2.1 Released The latest update to Unraid 7.2.1 is live and packed with fixes, refinements, and performance improvements. Check out what's new: https://unraid.net/blog/unraid-7-2-1✨ Brand-New Unraid Account + Checkout Experience We’ve fully rebuilt the Unraid account app and checkout flow to make license management, purchases, and account settings smoother than ever. Learn more here: https://unraid.net/blog/new-unraid-account📬 Prefer a Monthly Email? Stay in the loop with the Unraid Newsletter—a monthly roundup of product updates, news, and community highlights.Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Ed and Stefano are live to discuss the alarming Cox Supreme Court case that could turn ISPs into copyright police, a massive Red Hat breach, and why Google's new developer rules threaten F-Droid and software freedom.The episode kicks off with major security and privacy concerns, including the massive Red Hat GitLab breach that exposed data from 800 organisations, and Microsoft's strange new AI face recognition limits in OneDrive. Ed and Stefano also dive deep into the Cox Communications Supreme Court case, expressing serious concern that it could force ISPs to become copyright police and threaten the future of VPNs. They also cover Google's new developer verification rules, which pose an existential threat to open-source app stores like F-Droid. Ed also shares a personal discovery about a long-standing issue he's had with Docker container networking and Nginx, explaining why case sensitivity can cause unexpected problems for self-hosters.On the hardware and industry front, the hosts discuss the worrying trend of lock screen ads on budget smartphones, a scary incident with a swelling Samsung Galaxy Ring battery, and the massive 10-gigawatt AI chip deal between OpenAI and Broadcom that highlights the huge power demands of modern AI. LINKS Discussed:Unraid Merch StoreRed Hat GitLab BreachMicrosoft OneDrive AI Face RecognitionCox Communications Supreme Court Case Australia Implements World's Strictest Social Media Age Ban F-Droid Faces Existential Threat from Google Developer Registration RequirementsOpenAI and Broadcom Announce 10 Gigawatt Custom AI Chip DealSpotify Partners with Record Labels for AI Music Tools Waymo Announces London Driverless Taxi Service for 2026 Samsung Galaxy Ring Battery Swelling IncidentLock Screen Advertisements Coming to Budget Smartphones Jamf Acquired by Francisco PartnersSend us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube

Unraid 7.2.0 Stable is out now! We briefly walk you through the major upgrades like:fully responsive WebGUIbuilt‑in open APIRAIDZ expansionBroader filesystem support including ext2/3/4, NTFS, and exFATLinks mentioned:Full release blog: https://unraid.net/blog/unraid-7-2-0Tour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frtauLMO3-cCyber Weekend Sale starting Nov 28 – subscribe: https://newsletter.unraid.net/Prefer reading? Check out our October newsletter: https://newsletter.unraid.net/p/unraid-october-digest-a5c0Send us a textOther Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show Uncast Show Website The Uncast Show on Youtube