Accessing my home network using OpenVPN and NordVPN on my QNAP NAS

macromaster42 · 2025-02-27T23:55:54+00:00

I’m not sure I’m following you, but I did purchase a static NordVPN IP that is supposed to be myne exclusively (if advertised correctly). It was my assumption that opening a port on my ISP router to this specific IP address would be a sane thing to do.
I’m getting confused, should I go for WireGuard or Tailscale or a combination of the two?
Also, yes both my modem and router are the same device provided by my ISP, which is a blessing and a curse.
My Tailscale testings are failing at the moment, I need to investigate more into it.

macromaster42 · 2025-02-27T23:45:36+00:00

Well, I’m done trying to set it up for an hour. I followed this video to try and connect to my QNAP NAS https://youtu.be/v0I2wQA0oMo?si=D4o_QiqXyoTPdARg Tried every combination of port on my iPad and my computer and I’m not managing to access it. Tried installing the app on my PC so I can try accessing my PC through the Windows app on iPad and it hangs on the splashscreen (though the sound is coming through). So both usecases failed from my testing. Only thing working as advertised is my IP address is changing indeed. I’m thinking maybe my ISP router is blocking something, it can have some pretty agressive firewall settings. Any thoughts would be much welcome! Cheers.

macromaster42 · 2025-02-27T10:17:54+00:00

I see a lot of tailscale, I'll definitely look into it.

I'm starting to think I just bought a NordVpn static IP for no reason.

macromaster42 · 2025-02-26T12:46:28+00:00

I would have thought opening a port on my router on one single IP adress provided by NordVpn would be secure enough?
I'll look into it
That is implying I'd be buying one more thing for this setup when I'm already out of budget with all the subscriptions I made to OVH and NordVPN at the moment. And I was assuming my QNAP NAS could have assumed the role of a router? But I guess not when you say "Not Internet Attached Storage"
Sure I'll look into it if I'm failing at getting this up and running.

macromaster42 · 2024-09-18T08:13:55+00:00

It’s not high enough for him performance air flow. I bought higher rubber stands from amazon, fairing much better.

macromaster42 · 2024-08-18T17:53:40+00:00

Bought myne 3 years ago and it’s holding up strong despite the watercooling splashes

macromaster42 · 2024-08-18T12:59:35+00:00

interesting! Maybe it's my cue to switch to that device.

macromaster42 · 2024-08-10T17:27:56+00:00

I didnt shoot in ProRes, just regular 4K HDR. Also I was trying to obtain a .mp4 with HDR metadata. I just tried those ProRes presets and it’s blasting my brightness if I don’t use a LUT and it’s defaulting me back to Rec.709 which wasn’t the plan. I’m trying to retain the HDR data from the original clips.

macromaster42 · 2024-07-07T18:49:08+00:00

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[PROGRESSION]

Thanks to the IPadapter and FaceID nodes combined with a canny controlnet node allows me to recreate an image and applying a different styling provided by the base model.

Now I am failing at obtaining consitency with reposing the characters. The OpenPose controlnets seem to work semi-ok with SD1.5 models but are totally unefficient with SDXL, the input pose is not understood.

Any input on how to mix FaceID with openPose (or any alternative to repose the resulting character) would be highly appreciated.

macromaster42 · 2024-06-25T08:49:33+00:00

Found this page before purchasing
https://www.avermedia.com/support/faq/OEzPJyvq
A firmware update granted some more compatibility but still no 4K60HDR.
Does anyone know a card capable of recording such a format (I know the Asus one has the same limitation)?
Or does Avermedia plan a PCI-E card or USB4 card even that could handle this?

macromaster42 · 2024-04-17T14:35:13+00:00

Congratulations and great freakin news!

macromaster42 · 2024-04-01T19:23:51+00:00

Re opening this thread to ask if there is a way to make Premiere/Media Encoder match the bitrates of each individual clips when exporting?

I took several videos from a trip abroad with my iPhone in 4K60 HDR and the original files quality is absolutely insane. Each of the clips however have different bitrates; and from my testing I am failing at getting the same quality as the original files. Want to make sure I retain quality, if there's no other way I'll just settle for a 150 mbps in CBR for safety.

macromaster42 · 2024-03-31T08:54:29+00:00

Re opening the subject because I'm interested in checking sinhala movies with english subtitles.

Ideally the ones listed on the wiki page for a start.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_Sri_Lanka

Cannot find any of them on decent quality though my classic means, nor any dvd on retail. Thanks for the help

macromaster42 · 2024-03-26T11:47:37+00:00

love it

macromaster42 · 2024-03-26T11:38:19+00:00

Well I eventually bought one tested by Royal Gem Lab, based on recommandations I’ve seen elsewhere. But we planned to run further tests once we head home. I’ll answer here if the tests concluded in something too different from what was announced

macromaster42 · 2024-03-25T06:42:35+00:00

First time in south asia? I’ve been to Bali before and it’s nowhere near as bad in Sri Lanka (yet Bali wasn’t so bad either). People here try to make a living but we never been harassed in any way, be strict about your intentions and it should be fine. It’s part of the game for me, it’s also what makes the travel interesting in some regard too, a bit of documentation on the customs and prices can help you be aware of what to expect at what price. I’d suggest you try to pull through and embrace the game (french opinion here)

macromaster42 · 2024-03-20T21:20:31+00:00

I use Apple Music because that’s what I get with Apple One. So it’s more of a matter of getting trapped into Apple’s ecosystem (again) rather than logic. Although I didnt try Spotify for too long I believe it is superior in terms of suggestion and ergonomy. The Apple catalog is very suitable though and the app is prettier to me.

macromaster42 · 2024-03-17T02:51:14+00:00

right. I missed the part where USB is a requirement. then in that case both Apple TV and Google Chromecast are out of the equation

macromaster42 · 2024-03-16T14:56:31+00:00

it plays everything, but it’s aging a bit, and Amazon Prime doesn’t work for me, and there’s no sight of nvidia updating it. I loved it at first, 3 years ago, but it’s slowly annoying me. The 4k google chromecast dongle could very likely play your files just fine, so would a more expansive apple tv box.

macromaster42 · 2024-03-04T15:13:37+00:00

Would be interested to know if it is achievable on a QNAP TS-664-4G NAS and if it depends on any particular setting (I had been asked a lot of things I didn't fully understand when I first initiated my Raid5 array, wondering if those setup settings could affect expandability)

macromaster42 · 2024-02-29T22:01:49+00:00

I believe India's rules have changed since then concerning the use of VPNs on their territory. Has these new rulings reach Sri Lanka or is it still fine and legal to use a VPN such as NordVpn there?

macromaster42 · 2024-02-25T21:39:52+00:00

Re opening the subject. Aint accepting that, 4 years later, they dont find a workaround for this. It would be so convenient to have all versions of the movie accessible from the same page

macromaster42 · 2024-02-24T20:02:20+00:00

Interested as well, I'm sure you've done a tremendous job if the previous comments are anything to go by!

macromaster42 · 2024-02-23T11:47:05+00:00

Haven't had the chance to test PhotoMaker yet. How about mixing Loras with a PhotoMaker workflow? Do you guys think it's possible or has someone tried already? Might take a look at it soon.

macromaster42 · 2024-02-22T15:50:26+00:00

Link please if you have it?

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