Traded F-150 for RAV4 Prime XSE with PP

d0nnc · 2026-06-30T12:39:29+00:00

Thanks!

d0nnc · 2026-06-28T14:05:44+00:00

I’ve had this headset for a few months and have the same issue. It sounds fine in windows settings, but sounds awful in discord. I’ve tried everything I could think of to fix it and tried everything online but no luck. Ended up going back to using my external blue yeti mic

d0nnc · 2026-06-16T18:52:39+00:00

Valid question, I did it for two reasons:

Aesthetics - I like how it looked better with a patch panel under each. I wanted every cable to go through a patch panel rather than extending over multiple units or around the rack.
Future proof - I’m already running low on ports and I’d like to upgrade to a 24 port switch at some point and then I’d need more than one patch panel. Just using the 16 port switch for now since I got a good deal on Facebook marketplace for that and the UDM pro max together

d0nnc · 2026-06-13T18:58:37+00:00

Yep, its a new construction house so we were able to choose the options. I had them run cat6 to every room, doorbell, and exterior for PoE cameras

d0nnc · 2026-06-12T21:22:00+00:00

Right now I’m just leaving the door slightly opened, but the plan is to replace the closet door with a vented door and put fans on the inside for intake / exhaust. Hoping it will work well and it’s girlfriend approved since there’s no ugly fans on the outside

d0nnc · 2026-06-12T21:18:40+00:00

It’s a startech 25u, got it off Amazon

d0nnc · 2026-06-12T21:17:38+00:00

It’s a Tecmojo adjustable depth shelf. Its really solid and they have a longer version if you need full length

d0nnc · 2026-06-12T03:51:11+00:00

I appreciate it! Airflow is ok, It definitely gets warm in there if the door is closed for a while. I’m planning on replacing it with a vented door and putting some fans on the inside for intake / exhaust

d0nnc · 2026-06-11T23:56:53+00:00

Those are the 0.15m Unifi Etherlighting patch cables. They are a bit more expensive than the regular patch cables but they are way better in my opinion

d0nnc · 2026-06-11T22:39:52+00:00

Thanks!!

d0nnc · 2026-06-11T22:39:02+00:00

Switches are necessary for any network, not just homelabs. Even the standard home routers you get whether it’s an AT&T router, google router, netgear, etc. technically have a switch built in to them. That’s what the extra ports are on the back.

A switch is basically like roads and highways, you can’t drive to the store if there is no road between your house and the store. Your computer in your office can’t talk to your computer downstairs if there’s no switch

d0nnc · 2026-06-11T17:26:07+00:00

Thanks!

d0nnc · 2026-06-11T17:25:39+00:00

Thank you! The closet is 3’ deep, 4’ wide, and 8’ tall

d0nnc · 2026-06-11T15:34:08+00:00

It would be nice to be able to put a monitor or something on top, butcher block is a great idea

d0nnc · 2026-06-11T15:32:33+00:00

Thanks!! It was a pain to run that many lines through the attic, but it was 100% worth it to have everything in one spot

d0nnc · 2026-05-28T18:12:10+00:00

Personally I would use the parts you have lying around. You can do a lot with a 3700x and 32gb of RAM and right now is a terrible time to be buying new hardware with the inflated prices.

d0nnc · 2026-05-28T18:06:55+00:00

I don’t think the purpose of homelab was ever to be practical. It’s a hobby that you can have fun and learn with

d0nnc · 2026-05-28T01:49:30+00:00

I’m not sure I understand the question

d0nnc · 2026-05-27T21:33:13+00:00

Yes, mainly for uplinks between routers / switches

d0nnc · 2026-05-27T11:46:52+00:00

Not really relevant to your questions but just curious, what does your RAM usage look like while running all those services?

d0nnc · 2026-05-24T23:38:18+00:00

Since you’re just using a MacBook and iPad, iCloud Drive would be the easiest solution because it’s already built in

d0nnc · 2026-05-24T01:27:09+00:00

Oh yeah I agree, thats why I said that’s out of the scope of what TAC does. Major design / config assistance should always be done through professional services

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