New to Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) 4.0 is a 'tech preview' feature for using S3 buckets as a datastore. While many people associate S3 buckets with Amazon, it is more or less a standard that many cloud providers support. This opens up many possibilities for direct PBS to cloud backups,...
If you have a Synology NAS and want to use it with Proxmox Backup Server (PBS), you have two primary options for your datastore: NFS or an iSCSI LUN. If you want to use NFS storage, check out my previous article: How To: Setup Synology NFS for Proxmox Backup Server...
This refreshed 2025 post covers using a Synology NAS NFS share as a datastore for Proxmox backups. Configuring a NFS share for the proper Proxmox Backup Server permissions can be quite challenging. The permissions requirements for PBS are different from just a basic NFS mount to a Proxmox VE host...
In this article I will walk you through how to install Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) 4.0 inside of a VM running on Proxmox 9.0. You might be wondering why you might want to install PBS as a VM instead of a LXC. Good question! If you want to use iSCSI...
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Taking charge of your personally identifying information in modern times is very difficult. In the US there are very few laws to protect what kind of personal data that companies can share. Companies like Meta, Amazon, Google, your ISP, etc. literally make billions of dollars by snooping on what you...
Update July 2026: I've written a new post that covers iOS 27 and the latest version of the Home Assistant. I strongly suggest you read check out the new post: Home Assistant: iOS Focus Mode Automations (2027 Edition). Even if you are on iOS 26, I suggest you read the...
In today's interconnected world, safeguarding your personal information is more crucial than ever. With telecommunications companies collecting extensive data about your communication habits, it's essential to understand how this information is used and how you can protect your privacy. From disabling Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) to securing your Social...
This is Part 2 of 2 of the 2025 version of the Ruckus Unleashed home Wi-Fi Best Practices Guide. This refreshed guide is based on the 200.18 (and later) version of Ruckus Unleashed, which received a completely new UI. If you are using Ruckus Unleashed 200.17 or earlier, check the...
Welcome to my 2025 updated unofficial Ruckus Unleashed Best Practices Guide for enterprise-grade home Wi-Fi. This series has been completely redone to support Ruckus Unleashed 200.18 and newer. Unleashed 200.18 and later feature an entirely new UI/UX that mirrors that of their paid Ruckus One controller. IMHO, this is a...
With the large amount of digital data that people consider important, safeguarding your critical data against catastrophic loss is more important than ever. Whether it's a natural disaster, hardware failure, or a cyberattack, the potential for data loss is large. Protecting precious photos, financial documents and other personal or business...
Welcome to the fourth installment of the "Geek Chic Eyewear" series, where I share my personal journey through the world of eyewear and optometry. This series aims to provide a comprehensive look into the technical aspects of eyewear, focusing on frame selection and lens materials. Having navigated the complexities of...