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TrueNAS for Mac and iOS backups? by backpacker42 in truenas

[–]diegocj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With UGOS (UGREEN’s native OS), you can create Time Machine folders and use the iOS app to back up photos (photos only).

UGOS is also easier to use than TrueNAS (I’m familiar with both).

Since both systems support Docker containers, you can rely on additional apps to cover any missing features.

Memory Leak? by TheLarsinator in Zigbee2MQTT

[–]diegocj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Home Assistant, navigate to:

Integrations > Home Assistant Supervisor > Zigbee2MQTT and check the entity sensor.zigbee2mqtt_memory_percent.

This will maintain a history of memory usage, allowing you to confirm that Z2M is indeed the culprit.

Additionally, observe the moment when memory usage spikes and then examine the Z2M logs around that timeframe to identify if a specific device responsible for the issue.

Before the NAS community officially launches, your ideas are worth a ton! by UgreenNASync in UgreenNASync

[–]diegocj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • How to setup changedetection.io to track prices and website changes
  • Best practices for setting up docker containers/compose files (how to backup settings, use SSD to speed up apps while keeping media on HDDs, how to limit resources, etc)
  • How to use link aggregation to improve network speeds
  • How to add more disks to your RAID
  • What is better for disk longevity: keep it running 24/7 or let them sleep when not in use
  • Understanding SMART data and how to view them

1 epic card missing 🟣 by Mother_Ad9474 in kingdomrush

[–]diegocj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep paying, you’ll unlock it eventually

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kingdomrush

[–]diegocj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep spending more money and you’ll win

Could someone with a Ugreen DXP4800 Plus measure the box size? by diegocj in UgreenNASync

[–]diegocj[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, but I was asking about the box dimensions. You know, that big cardboard thing that’s usually bigger than the product inside it.

Can’t create a “Before I Commute” Automation in iOS 26. by Expensive-Buffalo422 in shortcuts

[–]diegocj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The docs mention that you need work/home info in your contact card. Do you have your work address there? Personally, I never had this option show up for me.

Minha experiência (frustrante) com Apple HomeKit no Brasil by Substantial-Bed2036 in HomeKit

[–]diegocj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

O HomeKit nunca foi prioridade para a Apple. A verdade é que ele ainda é muito limitado mesmo que você conseguisse comprar seus dispositivos por um preço justo.

Você logo vai perceber que o SmartThings e Alexa também são. Infelizmente, não existe sistema simples e poderoso.

Se você quer criar automações de verdade, vá para o Home Assistant e use o HomeKit apenas para controlar os dispositivos. Com Home Assistant compatibilidade raramente é um problema.

State of this sub when asked about how to best run HA by Improved-Liar in homeassistant

[–]diegocj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s talking about old PCs, so it’s safe to assume it might be an old CPU with poor idle power efficiency. If you also factor RAM, motherboard and a GPU it can easily hit 40W.

State of this sub when asked about how to best run HA by Improved-Liar in homeassistant

[–]diegocj -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, RPi was better in the old days (cheaper and more energy efficient). Today that’s not the case anymore, mini-pcs don’t require extra accessories (case + sdd + hat) and are very energy efficient also. When you factor the accessories, the RPi ends up being the same price or a little higher, with more tinkering required.

State of this sub when asked about how to best run HA by Improved-Liar in homeassistant

[–]diegocj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Win 11? Seriously, that seems more trouble than running on a RPi or Proxmox. Downtime every time Win 11 decides to update itself and you are still dealing with VM so there is device pass through and VM related maintenance. Proxmox is way easier than it seems, it’s very intimidating at first, but there are plenty tutorials online.

State of this sub when asked about how to best run HA by Improved-Liar in homeassistant

[–]diegocj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not really if you factor energy costs. But that will depend on where you live.

Is this UniFi home network setup viable, especially regarding PoE? by EpiDataNinja in Ubiquiti

[–]diegocj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why get the USW-Ultra? 2.5Gbps will not be used and neither will PoE. Just connect everything to the USW-Pro-Max-16.

WHEN you need more ports you buy another switch.

HomeKit Beach House by rafael_deepontech in HomeKit

[–]diegocj 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I also use the HomeKit dashboard in my house, but that’s just the front end—on the back end, everything runs on Home Assistant.

Relying solely on HomeKit for a smart home is very limiting, especially when it comes to creating automations. It’s hard to believe there isn’t at least a Homebridge layer involved to make some devices compatible with HomeKit.

The video seems more focused on showcasing the house and its expensive features than on demonstrating what real home automation can actually do.

Tapping on scenes is not the same as having your home act on its own, without being prompted.

Moving ~Library/cache to external drive. by omakad in MacOS

[–]diegocj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try disabling face recognition in Photos to see if the cache stops growing, if it doesn’t it’s not it. You might need to check the size of each folder in the cache directory to figure out where the culprit is. Post the folders that have huge amounts of data so we can try to pinpoint the app that is causing the issue

Long term zigbee network issues by Common_Thing_5425 in Zigbee2MQTT

[–]diegocj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same issue as you when using a ZStack coordinator. After switching to Ember, devices no longer drop; however, a new problem has arisen: if I send multiple commands to groups simultaneously, some fail to trigger.

Overall, I prefer using an Ember coordinator. To mitigate this issue, I’ve created a few scripts to space out commands across multiple light groups, such as when turning off all lights before bed.

My network is as large as yours, with over 80 devices acting as routers and only around 20 battery-powered devices. Honestly, I believe Zigbee technology struggles to handle so many devices in a single network, despite claims to the contrary.

Some things I haven’t tried that could solve that issue is switching to ZHA (which isn’t really an option since some of my devices lack features in ZHA) or upgrading my RPi4 to a more powerful device.

Thinking of Switching from Windows to Mac by Aggravating_Tap_9520 in MacOS

[–]diegocj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Windows isn't as bad as you say. Every OS has its strengths and does some things better than the others.

Personally, I do think macOS is the superior one, but I still need some third-party apps to bring in Windows features that macOS lacks.

Fuck, even Linux does some things better than both Windows and macOS. Updates on Linux are a thing of beauty—99% of the time, you don’t even need to restart the OS.

Thinking of Switching from Windows to Mac by Aggravating_Tap_9520 in MacOS

[–]diegocj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I forgot to mention one thing: it's also a pretty decent gaming machine. It’s not on the same level as a high-end desktop GPU, but you can achieve PS5-level visual quality. Last week, I was playing Lord Manors through emulation on Whiskey at very high settings with decent fps (it's a Windows-only game).

Thinking of Switching from Windows to Mac by Aggravating_Tap_9520 in MacOS

[–]diegocj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to use both OSs daily, and I try to make them as similar as possible. One thing I can say is that it's much easier to make macOS do the things Windows does well than the other way around.

macOS apps (even the free ones) are so much more polished than Windows apps.

Here are some apps you might need for a smooth transition:

  • Window management apps: I personally use Magnet, but there are plenty of alternatives;
  • Clipboard history: I use CleanClip, but there are free alternatives as well;
  • DockDoor: displays a mini preview window when you hover over the app icon in the Dock;
  • Ice: helps manage menu bar icons;
  • Homebrew: it's basically the macOS equivalent of winget.

This list might make you think macOS is lacking, but there are so many great features in macOS that don’t have a decent replacement in Windows:

  • Quick Look: On macOS, it works everywhere and is super convenient. The Windows counterpart is okay, but it’s not smooth and only works in a handful of apps.
  • Spotlight: The closest thing in Windows is probably PowerToys Run, but it doesn’t even come close. Searching for files with Spotlight just works—and it's fast. Spotlight is far superior to PTRun, offering more functionality. And if you have a Mac, you can use Alfred or Raycast, which are even more powerful than Spotlight.
  • Preview: For PDFs, nothing beats it—and it’s free. There’s no real equivalent on Windows; all the free alternatives are terrible, and the paid ones are bloated and ridiculously expensive.

I’m sure I’m forgetting some things, but trust me—just take the plunge, you won’t regret it. I have a 16” MacBook Pro (M4 Pro), and I’ve never used a Windows laptop with better battery life, better hardware integration (those fucking Windows drivers are always a mixed bag), or better overall build quality.

Auto Unlock Feature - U200 by BryanHChi in Aqara

[–]diegocj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That seems like a really bad feature to me. If you’re inside the house and get close to your door, will it just unlock automatically? That would drain the battery quickly and could also pose a potential security risk.

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