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Or containers, but lxc instead of docker-like. They’re like full VMs in operation but super lightweight. Perfect for some needs.

U crazy! lxc is incredibly lightweight compared to a vm, I’m often amazed at what it can do with just a few hundred MB of memory.

Also you can map storage straight from the host and increase allocation instantly, if needed. Snapshotting and replication are faster too.

I’m always bummed when I’m forced to run a VM, they seem archaic vs PVE CTs. Obviously there are still things VMs are required for, though.

You should look into variable speed compressors and the temps at which refrigerants work. You’re correct on many points but misinformed on others.

You’re just flatly wrong, the spec page for the humdrum mini split I pulled up first has a max outdoor max ambient operating temp of 52.78c (127f)

My point in bringing up refrigerant temps was to get you to look into it. Heat exchangers are more effective than you believe. No one is trying to convince you that these units defy the laws of physics.

Airvpn, then use their advanced config to create a 443 tcp tunnel out to a single server. Then use that server’s IP in your OpenVPN config file. Route all traffic including dns inside the tunnel.

Traffic will look like all other web traffic - encrypted on standard web ports. You won’t even need to do a DNS lookup to start with and airvpn uses generic rDNS so it’s not super easy to figure out from their perspective.

Tree style tabs ftw

Last time I tried it, it choked on anything over a million files. Is it better now?

Keeps carpal tunnel at bay. Well, helps but doesn’t totally prevent it by itself.

Not addressing your main points. Just wanted to point out you can have a smart home with purely local devices. No cloud.

I have recent LG TVs. They did start showing ads, but if you dig around in the menus you can disable them.