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How To Configure UniFi Privacy VPN (WireGuard & OpenVPN) with Kill Switch Routing

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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 7d

Want to set up a Privacy VPN on your UniFi firewall?

This guide walks you through the entire process to ensure your VPN is properly configured for security & privacy.

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#privacy #vpn #unifi #routing #networking

https://lawrence.video/unifi 🔒 Want to set up a Privacy VPN on your UniFi firewall? This guide walks you through the entire process to ensure your VPN is properly configured for security &…

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 10d

Have you checked out the new @Ubiquiti Firewall Policy Engine?

Full Video Here
youtu.be/KO_jeXLIyE4

UniFi Zone Firewall Rules Explained here
youtu.be/pBeIT7aSuMw?...

UniFI playlist here
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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 11d

Alan Jude of Klara - one of the foremost experts in ZFS - joined me for a deep dive into NVMe performance and ZFS: where things stand today, and where they’re headed:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjOk...

VLOG Thursday 455: Channel Update Follow-Up: Your Feedback, My Next Projects

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 15d

Live in five! We're talking channel feedback and upcoming projects!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u20Q...

https://lawrence.video/ Connecting With Us --------------------------------------------------- Hire Us For A Project: https://lawrencesystems.com/hire-us/ Tom Twitter 🐦 / tomlawrencetech Our…

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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 15d

"Just put it in the cloud."

It sounds simple, but is it always the right answer? In this presentation from the 45Drives Creators' Summit 2025, I explore the tipping point between cloud services and self-hosted infrastructure.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0ts...

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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 20d

The new UniFi Policy Engine introduced in UniFi Network 9.4 features object-oriented networking for easier and more powerful network management.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO_j...

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 21d

I put the Fluke LinkIQ Duo Cable+Network+Wi-Fi Tester through its paces to see if it really can simplify troubleshooting across cable, PoE, and Wi-Fi.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Ga...

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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 22d

Late night VLOG! I'm sharing my experience at the 45 Drives Creators' Summit and answering your Homelab questions!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuKR...

#vlog #homelab #45drives #servers #technology #datastorage

@deadmau5 & 45Drives Launch DEAD SILENT 45Studio Server for Creative Professionals

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 28d

1PM EST TODAY:

45Drives has partnered with long-time friend and electronic music producer Deadmau5 to develop a signature series server tailored for creative professionals:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXVi...

#datastorage #servers #homelab #music #deadmau5 #deadsilent

45Drives has partnered with long-time friend and electronic music producer @deadmau5 to develop a signature series server tailored for creative professionals. This innovative server, designed for…

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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 29d

Tom Here, join me for today's VLOG from the 45 Drives Summit. Different location, same great homelab chat!

youtube.com/live/CfdheZA...

#livestream #vlog #45drives #homelab

From Modems to Mesh: The Evolution of Remote Access

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 29d

In this video, I am joined by our sponsor, Twingate, to discuss solving real-world challenges with zero-trust networking. This isn't a product pitch; it's about what zero-trust means, how it can be implemented, and the problems it solves.

youtu.be/bkE0TKk1Nj4

#remoteaccess #vpn #ztna #zerotrust

https://lawrence.video/ In this video, I am joined by our sponsor @Twingate to talk about solving real-world challenges with zero-trust networking. This isn't a product pitch; it's about what…

LIVE from North Carolina with Lawrence Systems - Talking Heads Ep.399

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · 29d

We're having a blast at the 45 Drives Creator Summit, and I joined Jeff from CraftComputing for an episode of Talking Heads last night - check it out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4kj...

Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails. Today is all about Q+A. Thanks to @45Drives for hosting…

Talking TrueNAS and Tech with Tom Lawrence | TrueNAS Tech Talk (T3) E039

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · Sep 6

I got to join Kris and Chris on today's episode of TrueNAS Tech Talk! We went in on the growing desire for data sovereignty, how open source development needs a complementary business model, and more!

youtu.be/hwcOn3xhVXo?...

#podcast #selfhosting #truenas #datastorage #opensource

Tom Lawrence joins Kris and Chris on today's episode of TrueNAS Tech Talk! From on-site video production in RVs to a special-interest server streaming two million images a day, come find out how Tom…

Grist: The Open Source Self-Hosted Spreadsheet with Database Superpowers

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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · Sep 5

In this video, I spin up Grist with Docker, show basic setup and authentication options, import real data, link tables, add views/permissions, and demo widgets—so you can turn CSVs into a usable internal app - quickly.

youtu.be/M3tqYJ9S_J8

https://lawrence.video/grist Grist Con 2025 https://lawrence.video/gristcon Grist YouTube Channel @gristlabs If you’ve ever stretched a spreadsheet into a “kinda-sorta database,” Grist bridges the…

Forget Kubernetes, This Is How I Run my Docker Containers

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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · Sep 5

Ever wonder what Docker containers I actually run?

In this video, I’ll walk you through my setup from running Docker on a single Debian 13 VM with simple bind mounts to the containers I use, which are listed in my forum.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5aG...

https://lawrence.video/netbird Ever wonder what Docker containers I actually run? In this video, I’ll walk you through my setup from running Docker on a single Debian 13 VM with simple bind mounts,…

Tom Lawrence: Building a Tech Empire by Leading with Value - The Art of Network Engineering

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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · Aug 29

Andy and Jeff from The Art of Network Engineering podcast invited Tom to reveal how his curiosity-driven journey from 1990s Linux enthusiast to MSP owner and content creator was fueled by a simple philosophy: lead with value.

podcast.artofnetworkengineering.com/2127872/epis...

What happens when a farm kid with a knack for taking things apart discovers computers? Meet Tom Lawrence, the tech polymath behind Lawrence Systems and a YouTube channel with over 375,000…

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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · Aug 28

Live in five! We're covering storage, virtualization, and all of your Homelab questions!
youtube.com/live/GCUgT8W...

#datastorage #virtualization #homelab

VLOG Thursday 451: Storage, Virtualization, and Homelab Q&A

https://lawrence.video/Connecting With Us--------------------------------------------------- Hire Us For A Project: https://lawrencesystems.com/hire-us/Tom ...

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VLOG Thursday 450: Syncthing, DNS, and Homelab Q&A

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · Aug 21

We're getting started in about 5 minutes - talking about Syncthing and DNS, plus answering all of your Homelab questions!

youtube.com/live/BEdiLfP...

#syncthing #dns #homelab #livestream

https://lawrence.video/Connecting With Us--------------------------------------------------- Hire Us For A Project: https://lawrencesystems.com/hire-us/Tom ...

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Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · Aug 13

Probably depends on the model but I have a few clients with large deployments that are working well.

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · Aug 7

Live in five! Firewalls and all of your Homelab questions answered!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm1x...

VLOG Thursday 448: Firewalls and Homelab Q&A

https://lawrence.video/ Connecting With Us --------------------------------------------------- Hire Us For A Project: https://lawrencesystems.com/hire-us/ Tom Twitter 🐦 / tomlawrencetech Our…

SANS Stormcast Sunday, August 03, 2025: Legacy Protocols; Sonicwall SSL VPN Possible 0-Day; (#)

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · Aug 4

While the internet may be mostly calm today, according to the SANS Internet Storm Center, we’ve detected a critical signal in the latest briefing: impeccable T-shirt choice.

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhrF...

SANS Stormcast Sunday, August 03, 2025: Legacy Protocols; Sonicwall SSL VPN Possible 0-Day; Scans for pop3user with guessable password A particular IP assigned to a network that calls itself…

UniFi Dream Router 7 - My Impressions After 90 Days

Tom Lawrence @lawrencesystems.com · Jul 30

In this video, Matt describes his experience switching from his Linksys router to the UDR7, including the decision-making process that led to the purchase. We also take a look at what other UniFi equipment has been added to his network over the past 90 days.

youtu.be/y4KEIVLvSw4

The UniFi Dream Router 7 with integrated Wi-Fi 7, PoE switch, microSD storage, and full UniFi application support is a great option for home networks and small to medium-sized businesses. Back in…