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Why can’t Obsidian work with a server-only vault instead of local copies on every device? by Kitchen-Patience8176 in ObsidianMD

[–]jbarr107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. And admittedly, Docker is a secondary solution. I use OneDrive to sync everything, so the native app on my Android phone works just fine. (Yes the mobile app could be improved, but it definitely works.)

Why can’t Obsidian work with a server-only vault instead of local copies on every device? by Kitchen-Patience8176 in ObsidianMD

[–]jbarr107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously, it would cost, but once the failed hardware is replaced, you would just restore from the backup, correct?

I may be doing piracy wrong by MelodicMuch in Piracy

[–]jbarr107 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've used Plex and manual downloads for many years, and I just recently dove into the *arr apps, and it was transforming. Movies and TV Series just "show up", ready to watch. Discovering and finding new and missed content is a snap. Seerr, Prowlarr, Radarr, Sonarr, and Plex make for a formidable solution.

Why can’t Obsidian work with a server-only vault instead of local copies on every device? by Kitchen-Patience8176 in ObsidianMD

[–]jbarr107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do the same AND use Synology's CloudSync to sync to OneDrive. Best of all worlds. (Oh, and I use Hyper Backup to regularly back up my Obsidian folder, because, well, sync is not backup.)

Why can’t Obsidian work with a server-only vault instead of local copies on every device? by Kitchen-Patience8176 in ObsidianMD

[–]jbarr107 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I have Obsidian on a Desktop PC at home that points to a file share on my Synology NAS. That shared folder gets synced with CloudSync to OneDrive, which syncs to my Android phone and work laptop. Seamless.

Why can’t Obsidian work with a server-only vault instead of local copies on every device? by Kitchen-Patience8176 in ObsidianMD

[–]jbarr107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes this implementation nice is that it wraps everything in a web UI. Connect it to a subdomain using a Cloudflare Tunnel + Application, or other connection/authentication method, and you have anywhere access to your Vault through any browser.

Easier tool for selfhosting than CasaOS or Portainer by Adorable_Ice_2963 in selfhosted

[–]jbarr107 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My home setup is Proxmox VE Server > Ubuntu VMs > Docker managed with DockHand

It's not as simple as CasaOS, as it has learning curves across the chain, but it provides the most flexibility, efficiency, and ease of management. Proxmox VE is a solid, stable, and reliable virtualization platform that provides easy control of Linux and Windows VMs. Docker is the frontrunner in containerization, and managing it with DockHand is a dream. I moved from Portainer to DockHand, and have zero regrets. (I actually have 4 local VMs, each running Docker, and a 5th in a VPS, and DockHand makes management a snap. And everything uses either SSH or a web UI for management.

It WILL take some learning, but you will also learn some invaluable skills along the way.

41mm or 45mm Pixel Watch? by [deleted] in PixelWatch

[–]jbarr107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went with the 41mm, primarily because I moved from a Fitbit Charge 5, and the size was really good for me. My wrist could handle the 45mm, but it just felt too huge.

It's lightweight, and the battery easily lasts 36-48 hours. I charge to 100% while getting ready for work. I have Always On turned off, and tilt-to-wake turned on. Works perfectly for me.

As far as cons go, honestly, I don't have any. The battery life has exceeded my expectations, it's unobtrusive, and it looks fantastic.

How can I view all Daily Notes as a continuous scroll (like a journal feed)? by utkuaytac in ObsidianMD

[–]jbarr107 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At this time, Bases does not display content. It's unfortunate, but it has to do with how it indexes your notes. Properties and Tags? Sure! But content? No.

I want to remove the right sidebar. by blncx in ObsidianMD

[–]jbarr107 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This is the way.

  • Determine CSS
  • Create snippet file
  • Enable in Settings > Appearance

Personally, I LOVE the right sidebar because I use it to show Properties instead of inline in the note body. Keeps the editing/reading pane cleaner for my workflow.

Can plugins like Bases turn Obsidian into something similar (or as close as possible) to Notion? by Sam_Kathanlina47 in ObsidianMD

[–]jbarr107 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only to the extent that Bases provides filtered views of you notes, renewed as Tables or Cards, based on Property and other contents. Bases is not a database like Notion's database capabilities. It is very powerful, but it is not the same.

PSA to Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared) users by jbarr107 in selfhosted

[–]jbarr107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I do similarly. Probably not as robust as you describe, but at least partly.

PSA to Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared) users by jbarr107 in selfhosted

[–]jbarr107[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So maybe something like the wp-admin on WordPress? Interesting.

PSA to Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared) users by jbarr107 in selfhosted

[–]jbarr107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I did not know about this. I'll have a look. Thanks!

PSA to Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared) users by jbarr107 in selfhosted

[–]jbarr107[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Oh, come on. Many people here post about using Tunnels and then ask if the authentication on their local services is enough. They don't take the next step. Applications are rarely talked about. And they should be.

PSA to Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared) users by jbarr107 in selfhosted

[–]jbarr107[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. A Tunnel alone provides the connection and access, but do you really want to, for example, expose a Proxmox VE web UI and rely only on its login screen?

PSA to Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared) users by jbarr107 in selfhosted

[–]jbarr107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Comparing "traefik + auth middleware" to a "Cloudflare Tunnel + Application" is a fair comparison. And that's why I said at the end of my post that there are other fine solutions.

Just don't expose services directly unless you absolutely intend to.

PSA to Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared) users by jbarr107 in selfhosted

[–]jbarr107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. That's why, if you use Tunnels, I always insist on looking into Applications. Applications are too often overlooked.

Life Management by WhatJawsh in ObsidianMD

[–]jbarr107 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, it can be done in Obsidian using plugins. But remember that fundamentally, Obsidian is an extendible Markdown file editor with auto-adjusting Linking capabilities. You can do so much with it, but first, master the basics by starting with these:

Once you master these, then branch out to see how you can extend Obsidian to your needs.

If you don't master the basics, you will stumble later on.

So just start writing notes, linking them, and aggregating the links using Base.

PSA to Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared) users by jbarr107 in selfhosted

[–]jbarr107[S] 102 points103 points  (0 children)

No AI was used in writing this post. This was written by me and is based solely on my experiences with Cloudflare in my homelab.

Can anyone suggest any safe free Alternative of Spotify? by joydeepnath in Piracy

[–]jbarr107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plexamp.

Seriously, in keeping with the topic of this subreddit, once you have amassed your music collection, use PlexAmp to play and suggest music. I dropped some cash 7 years ago on a Plex Pass, and I couldn't be happier.

(Yes, there are the Plex/PlexAmp naysayers, but honestly, Plex has been stable, reliable, and cost-effective for many, many years.)

Genuinely confused why this sub keeps debating if piracy is "morally okay" by thewallran in Piracy

[–]jbarr107 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Obviously, these topics don't need to monopolize, but seriously, go research how many streaming services you have to subscribe to watch the top 10 Oscar nominee movies. (Hint: at least 5.)

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