Timothy Farren
@mrfarren.com
I like thrift stores, technology, outer space, wine, and spicy food. Eurodance. I dabble in data analytics, Linux, self hosting, and breaking my homelab. Corgis run my life. Host OS: XCP-ng.
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Timothy Farren
@mrfarren.com
· Nov 26
Hey Bluesky, I'm updating my Terms. The updated Terms will go into effect on January 1, 2025
I may have to try VSCodium. Lately, I have been on an anti Microsoft kick.
I ditched VS Code for the open-source VSCodium, and I have no regrets
I ditched VS Code for the open-source VSCodium, and I have no regrets
Explore the telemetry-free coding experience that won't compromise your data.
ift.tt
December 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I may have to try VSCodium. Lately, I have been on an anti Microsoft kick.
I'm on my 3rd glass of wine and it's not even dinner time. Going to be a long day.
December 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I'm on my 3rd glass of wine and it's not even dinner time. Going to be a long day.
I've set up so many IP groups today.. I'm tempted to just let my network run wild. 😵
December 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I've set up so many IP groups today.. I'm tempted to just let my network run wild. 😵
Reposted by Timothy Farren
Be sure to check out my new video! Canonical MicroCloud: My Honest Homelab Review
Watch Now! https://youtu.be/ke1QVar-uCQ
Would love to know what you think!
#SelfHosting #Homelab #Canonical
Watch Now! https://youtu.be/ke1QVar-uCQ
Would love to know what you think!
#SelfHosting #Homelab #Canonical
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Be sure to check out my new video! Canonical MicroCloud: My Honest Homelab Review
Watch Now! https://youtu.be/ke1QVar-uCQ
Would love to know what you think!
#SelfHosting #Homelab #Canonical
Watch Now! https://youtu.be/ke1QVar-uCQ
Would love to know what you think!
#SelfHosting #Homelab #Canonical
I've got a label maker... everything needs a label now.
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I've got a label maker... everything needs a label now.
I'm off work tomorrow. I'm excited to do nothing. 😁
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I'm off work tomorrow. I'm excited to do nothing. 😁
Reposted by Timothy Farren
Join me and @craftcomputing.bsky.social for a live stream starting at 9PM EST today!
www.youtube.com/live/YsuSmK4...
www.youtube.com/live/YsuSmK4...
Steam Machines and Frames and More MacOS, OH MY! - Talking Heads Ep.408
Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of Homelab, Servers, craft beer and cocktails.
Check out this episode in Podcast form over at https://open.spot...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Join me and @craftcomputing.bsky.social for a live stream starting at 9PM EST today!
www.youtube.com/live/YsuSmK4...
www.youtube.com/live/YsuSmK4...
See a rack post a rack
November 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
See a rack post a rack
I'm all for staying on standard. You?
“Permanent Standard Time gives your body a healthier rhythm. Energy, metabolism, and immune system stay more synchronized, lowering risks of chronic conditions.”
November 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I'm all for staying on standard. You?
Check out the latest stable Unraid.
🚨 Unraid 7.2.0 Stable is here!
Bringing you fresh new features+improvements like:
✅ Responsive WebGUI
✅ RAIDZ Expansion
✅ NTFS/exFAT/ext4 support
✅ Built-in open-source API
So, whether you’re a homelabber, data hoarder, or virtualization pro—this release is for you!
unraid.net/blog/unraid-...
Bringing you fresh new features+improvements like:
✅ Responsive WebGUI
✅ RAIDZ Expansion
✅ NTFS/exFAT/ext4 support
✅ Built-in open-source API
So, whether you’re a homelabber, data hoarder, or virtualization pro—this release is for you!
unraid.net/blog/unraid-...
Unraid OS 7.2.0 Stable is Now Available
Unraid OS 7.2.0 Stable is Now Available
unraid.net
November 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Check out the latest stable Unraid.
Here's a cuttlefish. Well, I guess there are two.
October 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Here's a cuttlefish. Well, I guess there are two.
This week has been crazy! Wait it's not over... crap.
October 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This week has been crazy! Wait it's not over... crap.
Me: *on the web*
Wife: Is something wrong with the WiFi?
Me: No, I'm using it. It's fine.
Wife: I'm having issues, something's wrong.
Me: ... I'm using WiFi right now.
Wife: Just because it works for you doesn't mean it's working.
Me:
Wife:
Me:
Wife: Oh, I wasn't connected.
Joys of self hosting 🤦
Wife: Is something wrong with the WiFi?
Me: No, I'm using it. It's fine.
Wife: I'm having issues, something's wrong.
Me: ... I'm using WiFi right now.
Wife: Just because it works for you doesn't mean it's working.
Me:
Wife:
Me:
Wife: Oh, I wasn't connected.
Joys of self hosting 🤦
October 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Me: *on the web*
Wife: Is something wrong with the WiFi?
Me: No, I'm using it. It's fine.
Wife: I'm having issues, something's wrong.
Me: ... I'm using WiFi right now.
Wife: Just because it works for you doesn't mean it's working.
Me:
Wife:
Me:
Wife: Oh, I wasn't connected.
Joys of self hosting 🤦
Wife: Is something wrong with the WiFi?
Me: No, I'm using it. It's fine.
Wife: I'm having issues, something's wrong.
Me: ... I'm using WiFi right now.
Wife: Just because it works for you doesn't mean it's working.
Me:
Wife:
Me:
Wife: Oh, I wasn't connected.
Joys of self hosting 🤦
Reposted by Timothy Farren
Celebrate with me. #IndigenousPeoplesDay 🪶✊🏾
October 13, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Celebrate with me. #IndigenousPeoplesDay 🪶✊🏾
Replaced my Unifi AP with a Ruckus AP. Holy crap the coverage is insane. 1 Ruckus AP has replaced 2 Unifi APs.
October 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Replaced my Unifi AP with a Ruckus AP. Holy crap the coverage is insane. 1 Ruckus AP has replaced 2 Unifi APs.
Took some days off of work to go house hunting. Day 2, still sitting around just enjoying the day.
October 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Took some days off of work to go house hunting. Day 2, still sitting around just enjoying the day.
Had my 1st disk failure on ZFS after 3 years. Not bad for a used drive that was 7 years old.
September 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Had my 1st disk failure on ZFS after 3 years. Not bad for a used drive that was 7 years old.
Tenders and chili for dinner, I was lazy today. 🫠
September 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Tenders and chili for dinner, I was lazy today. 🫠
Told the mechanic I had a bad wiring harness. Told him to replace the harness and the sensor since a bad harness probably shorted the sensor. He said, "Well, I'll determine that." Well... guess who's auto is back in the shop due to a bad sensor. 😑
September 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Told the mechanic I had a bad wiring harness. Told him to replace the harness and the sensor since a bad harness probably shorted the sensor. He said, "Well, I'll determine that." Well... guess who's auto is back in the shop due to a bad sensor. 😑
I have been so slammed with work and my stomach just reminded me that I missed lunch 4 hours ago. 😑
September 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I have been so slammed with work and my stomach just reminded me that I missed lunch 4 hours ago. 😑
Trying to lock down a wan breakout to provide HA to my Sophos. Any advice? Or is it really just as simple as a few vlans?
September 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Trying to lock down a wan breakout to provide HA to my Sophos. Any advice? Or is it really just as simple as a few vlans?
September 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM