# ![@goatsinapond Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:tiktok::7183741047934960682.png) @goatsinapond goatsinapond

goatsinapond posts on TikTok about ai, cluster, if you, gaming the most. They currently have [------] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  [stocks](/list/stocks)  [gaming](/list/gaming)  [finance](/list/finance)  [social networks](/list/social-networks)  [countries](/list/countries) 

**Social topic influence**
[ai](/topic/ai), [cluster](/topic/cluster), [if you](/topic/if-you), [gaming](/topic/gaming), [att](/topic/att) #604, [seagate](/topic/seagate) #35, [anker](/topic/anker), [minecraft](/topic/minecraft), [dell](/topic/dell), [diy](/topic/diy)

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@lance](/creator/undefined) [@frank](/creator/undefined) [@zonabill](/creator/undefined) [@kodsch](/creator/undefined) [@forthedoge](/creator/undefined) [@andrew](/creator/undefined) [@tessacodes](/creator/undefined) [@adamslab_](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX)](/topic/seagate) [Dell Technologies, Inc. (DELL)](/topic/dell)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Building my own Kubernetes cluster from scratch 🖥In this video I show the tower thats going to hold all the computers (nodes) how Im wiring and connecting everything and how Im making it look super clean and tidy. Perfect for anyone curious about setting up their own homelab or k8s cluster 🔧 Topics: kubernetes cluster setup homelab server wiring a server tower networking & tidy cable management. #Kubernetes #K8s #Homelab #ServerRack #ClusterSetup"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7542193369821269278)  2025-08-24T16:42Z [----] followers, 141.6K engagements


"The Kubernetes cluster is alive 🚀 Just powered it on for the first time after putting it in the rack: Pulls [--] watts at idle across the whole rack. Thats about [--] watts per node. Im curious to see how the power stats fluctuate under load. #Kubernetes #K8s #Homelab #AIservers #Selfhosted Kubernetes Home Lab Setup PART [--] Kubernetes Home Lab Setup PART 4"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7543079091814124831)  2025-08-27T01:59Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements


"Rook-Ceph in Kubernetes: Block Pool vs Filesystem Pool When & Why Kubernetes storage debate time 🧠 When should you use a Ceph Block Pool vs a Ceph Filesystem Pool in your Rook-Ceph cluster Drop your best practices in the commentshomelab and prod stories both welcome 🙌 #Kubernetes #RookCeph #Ceph #RBD #CephFS Kubernetes Storage Tacos. Not Nachos. Asking for advice while i cook Kubernetes Storage Tacos. Not Nachos. Asking for advice while i cook"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7543780525853461791)  2025-08-28T23:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Kevin the cat in the home lab. Today were documenting the current state of the Kubernetes home lab cluster. Flux cilium rook-ceph and more are up and running. More to come #kubernetes #homelab #it #linux #Selfhosted It definitely needs more config Kevernetes Link in bio It definitely needs more config Kevernetes Link in bio"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7546774445348670750)  2025-09-06T00:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Replying to @Lance Run your own Java Edition Minecraft server at home. And you can do it on [--] year old hardware. The minecraft server runs flawlessly on my retired gaming PC. #Minecraft #server #homelab #selfhosted #gaming"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7547205783373614367)  2025-09-07T04:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Lets install TrueNAS and setup a mirrored ZFS pool to keep our precious data safe. And we are going to do it in this tiny Dell Optiplex [----] you can pick up on eBay for cheap The home lab journey continues. What will you build today #homelab #dell #NAS #data #diy Data redundancy with ZFS I really want to cram [--] HDDs in here. 😬 Data redundancy with ZFS I really want to cram [--] HDDs in here. 😬"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7551825115907083551)  2025-09-19T15:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The liquid glass design seems a little gimmicky. Its distracting making text and icons hard too see. If you want some relief from the new design changes in Apples iOS [--] update this is the how to video for you. #ios #ios26 #liquidglass #apple #howto Easier to see Easier to read Hard to read Distracting Harder to see icons Easier to see Easier to read Hard to read Distracting Harder to see icons"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7555539893062077727)  2025-09-29T15:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"there are many ways to run a home lab. i ran mine on a ubuntu linux server for years but i wanted to learn kubernetes so i started migrating all my apps to a k8s cluster. its been a wild ride and i still have a lot to learn but we are growing #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7597994607397358878)  2026-01-22T01:39Z 19.1K followers, 31.8K engagements


"Part [--] of my Kubernetes cluster build This is what the setup looks like now that Ive put it all together. using HP EliteDesk minis a Ubiquiti 8-port switch and a custom mini server rack/tower. Clean cables tidy wiring and a solid homelab foundation. 🔧 Hardware: HP EliteDesk computers Ubiquiti switch mini server rack homelab cluster. #Kubernetes #K8s #Homelab #HPEliteDesk #Ubiquiti Kubernetes (k8s) Cluster Homelab Setup PART [--] Kubernetes (k8s) Cluster Homelab Setup PART 2"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7542198276116712734)  2025-08-24T17:01Z 13K followers, 332.9K engagements


"Replying to @Frank Zappa What Can You Do With a Mini Server Rack in Your Homelab Great question This mini server rack is super versatile for homelabs: 🖥 Run a PC with an ITX motherboard 💾 Add a Synology NAS or extra hard drives 🍓 Host Raspberry Pi clusters 🔌 Mount networking gear: switches patch panels micro PCs ⚡ Great for AI servers Kubernetes clusters & tidy home setups It keeps everything compact organized and ready for future expansion #Homelab #MiniServerRack #Kubernetes #AIservers #SelfHosting"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7542238938723798303)  2025-08-24T19:39Z 13.6K followers, 67.5K engagements


"Replying to @Zonabill Heres what my Kubernetes cluster will run in my homelab: 🎬 Self-hosted media management with Plex 🤖 Interface with my local AI model for private AI ⚡ Workflow orchestration using n8n automations All running on a clean compact mini server rack at home. #Kubernetes #Homelab #AIservers #SelfHosting #Plex What my Kubernetes cluster will run What my Kubernetes cluster will run"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7542350644041075998)  2025-08-25T02:52Z 13K followers, 82.8K engagements


"Replying to @ Ever wonder what Kubernetes (K8s) actually is 🤔 In simple terms: its like the manager of your apps. 🛠 It decides where apps run (on which computer in the cluster) ⚡ Keeps them running if something crashes 📦 Scales them up or down when needed Think of it as the traffic controller + babysitter for all your servers 🚀 #Kubernetes #K8s #Homelab #SelfHosted #eli5 ELI5: What is a kubernetes cluster What do you use it for ELI5: What is a kubernetes cluster What do you use it for"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7543050569909308703)  2025-08-27T00:08Z 13K followers, 50.6K engagements


"Talos Linux installed Connecting to a control plan node from another computer and running a few talosctl commands to get some data about the host. No SSH allowed #Kubernetes #K8s #linux #homelab #talos Kubernetes Home Lab Setup PART [--] info from one control plane node talosctl commands use talosctl to connect to the cluster remotely installed on each computer Kubernetes Home Lab Setup PART [--] info from one control plane node talosctl commands use talosctl to connect to the cluster remotely installed on each computer"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7543231781261020446)  2025-08-27T11:52Z 12.8K followers, 19.9K engagements


"Replying to @kodsch Bare-metal Kubernetes homelab specs 🔥 [--] HP EliteDesk [---] G3 Mini Intel Core i5-6500T on every node. Cluster layout: [--] control plane + [--] workers (Talos Linux). Control plane (x3): [--] GB RAM each [---] GB NVMe each Workers (x3): [--] GB RAM each [---] GB SATA SSD + [--] TB NVMe each Totals: RAM: [---] + [---] = [---] GB NVMe: (3256 GB) + (31 TB) [----] TB SATA SSD: [----] GB = [---] TB What would YOU run on this setup 👇#Kubernetes #K8s #homelab #linux #Selfhosted Kubernetes Home Lab Setup PART [--] Kubernetes Home Lab Setup PART 6"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7544030022508563742)  2025-08-29T15:29Z 13.5K followers, 20.4K engagements


"After some trial and error with the storage configuration I was able to successfully deploy an application and access it on the local network. It works #Kubernetes #K8s #homelab #linux #SelfHosted"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7544554171039583518)  2025-08-31T01:23Z 14.9K followers, 94K engagements


"Running updates on Talos Linux for the goober nettis super cluster. I applied the Intel extensions and added some kernal arguments to enable GPU access for the OS and containers. #Kubernetes #K8s #homelab #linux #SelfHosted This is what we want to see This is what we want to see"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7544914524483210526)  2025-09-01T00:41Z 12.8K followers, 14.3K engagements


"I built a computer desk using butcher block counter top and electric stand up desk legs from Amazon. The desk has some handy cable management to things clean too. #computerdesk #workstation #battlestation #diy #affordable Full video available on YT Desks this size are $1000+ retail Laptop Docking station Power brick Gaming PC Full video available on YT Desks this size are $1000+ retail Laptop Docking station Power brick Gaming PC"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7546599584538135839)  2025-09-05T13:41Z 12.6K followers, 35.1K engagements


"Replying to @ForTheDoge You can get two [---] inch hard drives in a Dell Optiplex [----] SFF PC. But it takes some patience and ingenuity. And it blocks a memory slot. Do this mod at your own risk #dell #homelab #DIY #server #custom Would be great to know if you can run one 32GB stick. I ended up breaking it off with pliers. It will be more expensive but requires less customization. Choose your path wisely. Would be great to know if you can run one 32GB stick. I ended up breaking it off with pliers. It will be more expensive but requires less customization. Choose your path wisely"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7549682611115789599)  2025-09-13T21:04Z 12.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Im learning Kubernetes at home and recently deployed some oberservability applications including Grafana Promethus and Gatus. This has given me some key insights into the usage of my cluster and resource allocation. I can see how this is invaluable in a production environment. #kubernetes #homelab #it #github #devops"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7550031315253382430)  2025-09-14T19:37Z [--] followers, 48.2K engagements


"#ad Link in my bio. Weve all been here before. There are wires and devices everywhere. My server and network equipment closet at home is mega disorganized. Its time to do something about it. We are going to get everything cleaned up with a tiny server rack. #homelab #networking #computer #organizedhome #clean Link on my profile BEFORE AFTER Link on my profile BEFORE AFTER"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7553687770951191838)  2025-09-24T16:06Z 12.4K followers, 17.3K engagements


"Rewiring the Kubernetes cluster and keeping it clean in the rack. New network cables and USB-C to barrel jack power adapters. #techtok #homelab #tech #satisfying #kubernetes"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7569455620596829471)  2025-11-06T03:54Z 12.4K followers, 30.6K engagements


"Power solutions for multiple mini PCs: Get a multi port USB-C GaN charger. Get individual USB-C bricks (much smaller than the OEM ones). Or do your best to tidy them up like I did 😬. #kubernetes #techtok #homelab #problems The Issue with a Cluster of Computers The Issue with a Cluster of Computers"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7569963287421439263)  2025-11-07T12:44Z 12.4K followers, 26.6K engagements


"Kubernetes must have storage interfaces (CSI) configured and persistent volume claims to make sure your application data is not lost when the pod is moved or redeployed. #kubernetes #homelab #techtok #containers #data Why volume persistence is important Why volume persistence is important"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7570439094220655902)  2025-11-08T19:30Z 12.5K followers, 13.7K engagements


"I love this tiny server rack #kubernetes #homelab #computers #techtok #iot Full Review on YT This is the DeskPi Rackmate T1 and its awesome Audio got clipped Full Review on YT This is the DeskPi Rackmate T1 and its awesome Audio got clipped"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7571447650877197598)  2025-11-11T12:44Z 15.6K followers, 23K engagements


"Intel Skylake and 10bit HEVC: its not fully supported. If your client device supports direct play then youre fine. Otherwise its a no-go. #plex #homelab #intel #cpu #techtok"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7572475779234270494)  2025-11-14T07:14Z 12.4K followers, [----] engagements


"thats overkill #homelab #kubernetes #delulu #techtok #whatever When you tell people you deployed kubernetes at home. When you tell people you deployed kubernetes at home"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7575210444932074783)  2025-11-21T16:05Z 14.6K followers, 99.6K engagements


"Connect some pods to VPN but not all #homelab #kubernetes #vpn #techtok #computers Create a VLAN for VPN on your home network Create a VLAN for VPN on your home network"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7576119698664770846)  2025-11-24T02:54Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Officially Christmas season in Frankfurt 🎄 #christmasmarket #germany #weinachtsmarkt #frankfurt opening day of the Frankfurt Christmas market opening day of the Frankfurt Christmas market"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@elizapew/video/7576295230090005782)  2025-11-24T14:15Z [--] followers, 71.2K engagements


"You probably interact with applications running on kubernetes daily. #kubernetes #techtok #tiktokencyclopediacontest #computers #technology Im good bro What the truck is kubernetes Im good bro What the truck is kubernetes"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7576487892789251359)  2025-11-25T02:42Z 12.8K followers, 475.4K engagements


"A home lab is your ticket to a better job. #homelab #techtok #tech #technology #info"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7576763744605261086)  2025-11-25T20:33Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Its addicting #homelab #techtok #kubernetes #docker #deployment Successfully deploying your first home lab application vs your 35th. Successfully deploying your first home lab application vs your 35th"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7581149321689664799)  2025-12-07T16:11Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Does kubernetes have observability for observability My Loki pod was crashing for weeks. I guess I need better monitoring so I can fix this stuff faster. #kubernetes #homelab #observability #techtok #learning Loki lowkey about to make me go insane. Loki lowkey about to make me go insane"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7582478469175512350)  2025-12-11T06:09Z 14.3K followers, 17.7K engagements


"The results are in for home media server CPUs and GPUs #homelab #selfhosted #homeserver #plex #jellyfin 🔗quicksync.ktz.me Or newer You need to know about this resource 🔗quicksync.ktz.me Or newer You need to know about this resource"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7583833181221096734)  2025-12-14T21:46Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"renovate watches your repo and checks for updates to the apps youre running. then it will automatically create pull requests so you can approve or reject the changes to your files. #kubernetes #homelab #gitops #selfhosted #techtok renovate bot just saved me so much time renovate bot just saved me so much time"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7584700298019605790)  2025-12-17T05:51Z 13K followers, [----] engagements


"does anybody else feel this way it feels a little too natural #ai #life #research #learning #techtok are we going to forget how to think are we going to forget how to think"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7587224643518450974)  2025-12-24T01:06Z 13.2K followers, [----] engagements


"the home lab hobby in [--] seconds #homelab #kubernetes #tech #techtok #ai"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7593116284573748511)  2026-01-08T22:09Z 14.9K followers, [----] engagements


"so far i have [--] of the [--] watt usb-c power adapters plugged up. initial tests are positive but there is more to do #kubernetes #homelab #computers #tech #techtok but do they provide the proper volts amps and watts but do they provide the proper volts amps and watts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7593571583176871198)  2026-01-10T03:36Z 14.9K followers, [----] engagements


"heat is an enemy of electronics. today im measure the temperature of the USB-C power bricks to see if theyll hold up long term. #kubernetes #homelab #usbc #heat #tech fahrenheit* fahrenheit*"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7593749854355033374)  2026-01-10T15:08Z 16K followers, [----] engagements


"initial tests for the usb-c power bricks in the kubernetes cluster are looking good. they are delivering the correct wattage and the computers are happy. #kubernetes #usbc #computers #tech #homelab powering mini PCs with USB-C chargers powering mini PCs with USB-C chargers"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7594830955701898526)  2026-01-13T13:03Z 15.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#ad to power mini PCs you will need a good USB-C charger and USB-C cables that have an e-marker chip in them and make sure they are rated for at least 100W. my mini PCs are 65W so there is some head room. #kubernetes #usbcharger #computers #tech #deals one USB-C power brick to rule them all one USB-C power brick to rule them all"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7594972775295585566)  2026-01-13T22:13Z 14.5K followers, 62.8K engagements


"kubernetes is comprised of control plane nodes and worker nodes. the control planes are the brains of the operation while the workers are the muslce. but before anything in the cluster gets done there is a vote this is kubernetes voting system explained. #techtips #tiktoklearningcampaign see what happens later this node just shut down kubernetes is a voter see what happens later this node just shut down kubernetes is a voter"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7596170981576576286)  2026-01-17T03:43Z 19.1K followers, 21.9K engagements


"running ai models at home is easier than you think. #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7602779589731028254)  2026-02-03T23:08Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"you dont have to use the at&t fiber router if you dont want to. you can flash a sfp fiber receiver with special firmware to bypass the at&t ONT. #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603164923882999070)  2026-02-05T00:03Z 19.1K followers, 145.2K engagements


"take back control of your internet browsing experience with pi-hole. you can install it on most old computers #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign take back control of your internet take back control of your internet"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603229359448640799)  2026-02-05T04:13Z 19.1K followers, 108.9K engagements


"Unifi Secuirty Gateway retired. The Cloud Gateway Ultra now runs UniFi OS and the Network controller. In this video I show the full restore-from-backup process and why you should remove the Network app from a Cloud Key Gen2 after the move to prevent controller conflicts. #UniFi #Ubiquiti #homelab #networking #techtok EOL 😢 Restoring all my settings was easy EOL 😢 Restoring all my settings was easy"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7556376577869712671)  2025-10-01T22:00Z 19.1K followers, 119.8K engagements


"if you have an old computer you have a gold mine. install plex media server or jellyfin media server today so you have access to your media whenever you want #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign 720p 4K 1080p 720p 4K 1080p"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603537726289235230)  2026-02-06T00:09Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"check out [----] discord for guides and instructions. evie-lau github has instructions for setting up the wpa-supplicant (to use the at&t certs) on unifi routers. 0x888e github for instructions on extracting certificates from your gateway. youll need an ONT SFP device for this process #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign full details in the description full details in the description"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603888958564568351)  2026-02-06T22:53Z 19.1K followers, 10K engagements


"A quick tour of the existing home lab. Ubiquiti network gear. A Raspberry Pi running piHole. A Ubuntu server with 12TB of storage in a ZFS pool. And a slew of Docker containers running everything from Minecraft to local AI models. #homelab #linux #Selfhosted #ubiquiti #raspberrypi Local AI running too. A 7b parameter model with ollama and open web ui. UPS Local AI running too. A 7b parameter model with ollama and open web ui. UPS"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7546063909652876575)  2025-09-04T03:02Z 18.4K followers, 164.1K engagements


"Replying to @Andrew Schmelyun My old gaming PC is running 20+ applcations including Plex multiple minecraft servers and a local AI model. The CPU and motherboard are [--] years old. This computer runs everything I need with plenty of room to grow. #homelab #selfhosted #linux #review #hardware This server uses about 10GB of memory most of the time Of power* unless Im using the AI model which ramps GPU power consumption up This CPU has a built in GPU which makes it great for video transcoding (Plex jellyfin emby) [--] year old MoBo Gaming PC that I streamed with Unnecessary unless youre running AI"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7547220847501511967)  2025-09-07T05:51Z 16.7K followers, 17.9K engagements


"Im building a media server using TrueNAS and a PC that I got for FREE. Start your homelab journey in [----] Follow along so you can learn too. #homelab #plex #dell #linux #learning Two SATA ports as well ubootable These are lower power too Or more memory Two SATA ports as well ubootable These are lower power too Or more memory"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7549300123470204190)  2025-09-12T20:20Z 18.9K followers, 87.9K engagements


"Quick walkthrough of how I used Grafana dashboards and Loki queries to see why Flux wasnt syncing from GitHub to the cluster. Real-time logs clear signal fast resolution. #kubernetes #Grafana #Loki #FluxCD #Troubleshooting"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7555914197796785439)  2025-09-30T16:06Z 16.7K followers, 15.7K engagements


"Expanding my NAS with Seagate IronWolf and Seagate Exos. I swapped the old disks for new ones copied the data and built a fresh ZFS RAIDZ2 pool. Quick look at pool capacity and layout plus a real talk on new vs recertified drivesreturns warranties and risk. #NAS #ZFS #homelab #plex #techtok Recertified Recertified"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7558893986358856991)  2025-10-08T16:49Z 18.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Updating Talos Linux is easier than you think. #linux #tiktokencyclopediacontest #kubernetes #howto #techtok Copy this URL Updating Talos Linux via Image Factory Copy this URL Updating Talos Linux via Image Factory"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7574883237349035295)  2025-11-20T18:55Z 16.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Computer memory is so expensive right now. #tech #ai #gaming #micron #techtok Computer parts prices going 📈📈📈 💰 32GB DDR5 Memory 💰 💰 Computer parts prices going 📈📈📈 💰 32GB DDR5 Memory 💰 💰"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7580996857111825695)  2025-12-07T06:20Z 18.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The ZimaBlade NAS kit is pretty cool for home lab experimenting. Its relatively easy to setup and has one click app deployments to get you started. #homelab #techtok #selfhosted #servers #technology Youll be surprised by how capable it is Youll be surprised by how capable it is"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7582085681585917215)  2025-12-10T04:45Z 18.9K followers, [----] engagements


"the best website for intel quicksync data. #homelab #selfhosted #plex #jellyfin #techtok Amazing CPU data on this website but i did feel ridiculous nobody cared 🔗quicksync.ktz.me Amazing CPU data on this website but i did feel ridiculous nobody cared 🔗quicksync.ktz.me"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7583844872117882143)  2025-12-14T22:31Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"backups for application data in kubernetes what to do #kubernetes #homelab #selfhosted #techtok #backups backups wanted. pls call deployment files* git ftw backups wanted. pls call deployment files* git ftw"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7589108674300267806)  2025-12-29T02:57Z 16.4K followers, 12.6K engagements


"Replying to @TessaCodes - 🍉 - 💙💛 - BLM start at the bios. then move to the operating system. then enable container access to the GPU #docker #containers #homelab #selfhosted #techtok"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7589836718786825503)  2025-12-31T02:02Z 16.7K followers, [----] engagements


"this is the zimaboard [--] and im excited to tinker with it. it has huge power in a tiny form factor. it can do video transcoding (plex jellyfin etc.). it supports virtualization (proxmox). #computers #tech #homelab #unboxing #techtok"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7595028304181202207)  2026-01-14T01:49Z 16.7K followers, 17.9K engagements


"powering your mini PC or laptop is easier than you think. get yourself a USB-C charger a USB-C cable (make sure the watts are high enough for your device and it has an e-marker chip) and a barrel jack to USB-C adapter. clean consistent power. ive used brands like Anker and UGREEN with great success. #techtips #tiktoklearningcampaign get cables with an e-marker chip power mini computers with these [--] things get cables with an e-marker chip power mini computers with these [--] things"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7596117426463329566)  2026-01-17T00:15Z 16.7K followers, 49.4K engagements


"my kubernetes cluster has six nodes total. three control planes and three worker nodes. the control planes are the brains of the operation. the workers are the muscle handling the load of the running applications. #learnontiktok #tiktoklearningcampaign why are there [--] computers why are there [--] computers"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7596479479644491039)  2026-01-17T23:40Z 16.7K followers, 10.7K engagements


"recovering rook-ceph was less scary than i thought. the storage system in my kubernetes cluster was in a degraded state and I couldnt get one of my OSDs to provision. i was worried about data loss if I couldnt recover the OSD in time. #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign a clean disk recovery i hope. a clean disk recovery i hope"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7597626492855635231)  2026-01-21T01:51Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"take look inside a kubernetes cluster with tools like grafana that visualize data from customizable sources. you can get insights into what is actually running in the cluster how many resources are available and much more. #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7599050298690260254)  2026-01-24T21:56Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"im installing a new power supply in my server to support the nvidia rtx [----]. there is one small problem. the graphics card is huge and doesnt fit right. always remember to measure and get a power supply rated for your computer components. #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7600115572709379359)  2026-01-27T18:50Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"airline approved fast charging in a tiny form factor. the ugreen nexode 20000mAh power bank keeps your devices juiced retractable usb-c cable ugreen 165W power bank charge multiple devices fast perfect travel companion on sale now retractable usb-c cable ugreen 165W power bank charge multiple devices fast perfect travel companion on sale now"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7602009430833597726)  2026-02-01T21:19Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Part [--] of the Kubernetes cluster build. this time the back view All the cables are tied up and managed cleanly in the mini server rack. In the next video I will show what I did with the power bricks Working on that now 🔧 Focus: Cable management clean homelab builds AI + Kubernetes setup. #Kubernetes #wiremanagementfails #Homelab #ServerRack #MiniServer Kubernetes Homelab Setup PART [--] Kubernetes Homelab Setup PART 3"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7542224615498616094)  2025-08-24T18:43Z 19.1K followers, 505.3K engagements


"NAS upgrades Im expanding disk space with new Seagate drives and walking through my ZFS layoutwhen I choose mirrored pairs vs RAIDZ2 and the trade-offs between performance and redundancy. Perfect if youre planning a homelab storage bump. #NAS #ZFS #Homelab #techtok #harddrive RAIDZ2: Less performance More resiliency MIRRORS: Better performance Less resiliency RAIDZ2: Less performance More resiliency MIRRORS: Better performance Less resiliency"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7557897232318483743)  2025-10-06T00:21Z 19.1K followers, 33.4K engagements


"Im organizing the network closet with a compact rack and centralizing IoT in one space. Samsung SmartThings Philips Hue LiftMaster myQ and Lutron all together. You can also use Home Assistant so everythings faster cleaner and easier to control. #homeautomation #homelab #iot #homeassistant #techtok get in here get in here"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7561162488818027807)  2025-10-14T19:32Z 19.1K followers, 22.6K engagements


"Im stoked on getting Jellyfin to run in Kubernetes. #kubernetes #homelab #selfhosted #techtok #github save your disks use memory for transcoding save your disks use memory for transcoding"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7588301939310480671)  2025-12-26T22:47Z 19.1K followers, 69K engagements


"finally ditching the clunky power bricks for tiny usb-c chargers #kubernetes #homelab #techtok #selfhosted #tech"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7589786097585114398)  2025-12-30T22:46Z 19.1K followers, 69.2K engagements


"this kubernetes cluster is running talos linux with [--] control planes and [--] worker nodes. it will soon be powered by USB-C. its now running 97% of my home lab applications and you can check the progress on github. #kubernetes #homelab #selfhosted #techtok #engineering"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7593858077582003486)  2026-01-10T22:08Z 19.1K followers, 290.5K engagements


"a quick overview of how my mini computers are connected to the switch patch panel and their power supplies. this is how much larger server racks are also connected. with real data going all over the world. #learnontiktok #tiktoklearningcampaign ethernet cables* server rack components but theyre tiny ethernet cables* server rack components but theyre tiny"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7596494525636398366)  2026-01-18T00:38Z 19.1K followers, 321.8K engagements


"this old (new to me) nvidia rtx [----] is a major upgrade for my local ai models. Im currently using a nvidia rtx [----] with 8GB is VRAM. the [----] has 24GB of VRAM meaning you can run larger models. the larger models have more parameters so they perform tasks accurately. #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign [--] billion parameters [--] billion parameters"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7597251915591798047)  2026-01-20T01:37Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"ugreen and anker are the clear winners for powering mini computers with usb-c. these hp mini PCs are powered by anker [--] watt usb-c power bricks. the kubernetes cluster is more stable than ever. #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign #kubernetes #homelab #usbcharger"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603212417941687582)  2026-02-05T03:07Z 19.1K followers, 18.8K engagements


"like putting a screw in a drawer just in case most of my computer equipment is old stuff ive saved or bought second hand just in case. its super fun though. its low key hoarding its low key hoarding"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603896006777769247)  2026-02-06T23:20Z 19.1K followers, 36.5K engagements


"ePMR and dual actuator have been around for a while in the enterprise market but not at these capacities. seagate also has a variant called the mach.2 or your pc insane storage capacity or your pc insane storage capacity"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603983250234608926)  2026-02-07T04:59Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"he didnt merge my changes anyways be humble. hone your skills"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7604540028357758239)  2026-02-08T16:59Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"ePMR and dual actuator have been around for a while in the enterprise market but not at these capacities. seagate also has a variant called the mach.2 or your pc insane storage capacity or your pc insane storage capacity"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603983250234608926)  2026-02-07T04:59Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"like putting a screw in a drawer just in case most of my computer equipment is old stuff ive saved or bought second hand just in case. its super fun though. its low key hoarding its low key hoarding"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603896006777769247)  2026-02-06T23:20Z 19.1K followers, 36.5K engagements


"check out [----] discord for guides and instructions. evie-lau github has instructions for setting up the wpa-supplicant (to use the at&t certs) on unifi routers. 0x888e github for instructions on extracting certificates from your gateway. youll need an ONT SFP device for this process #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign full details in the description full details in the description"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603888958564568351)  2026-02-06T22:53Z 19.1K followers, 10K engagements


"if you have an old computer you have a gold mine. install plex media server or jellyfin media server today so you have access to your media whenever you want #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign 720p 4K 1080p 720p 4K 1080p"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603537726289235230)  2026-02-06T00:09Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"take back control of your internet browsing experience with pi-hole. you can install it on most old computers #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign take back control of your internet take back control of your internet"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603229359448640799)  2026-02-05T04:13Z 19.1K followers, 108.9K engagements


"ugreen and anker are the clear winners for powering mini computers with usb-c. these hp mini PCs are powered by anker [--] watt usb-c power bricks. the kubernetes cluster is more stable than ever. #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign #kubernetes #homelab #usbcharger"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603212417941687582)  2026-02-05T03:07Z 19.1K followers, 18.8K engagements


"you dont have to use the at&t fiber router if you dont want to. you can flash a sfp fiber receiver with special firmware to bypass the at&t ONT. #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7603164923882999070)  2026-02-05T00:03Z 19.1K followers, 145.2K engagements


"running ai models at home is easier than you think. #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7602779589731028254)  2026-02-03T23:08Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"major server upgrade win there was a minor oh crap moment because i thought the nvidia rtx [----] wasnt going to fit. but now weve got [--] graphics cards for ai #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7602452649304198430)  2026-02-03T01:59Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"airline approved fast charging in a tiny form factor. the ugreen nexode 20000mAh power bank keeps your devices juiced retractable usb-c cable ugreen 165W power bank charge multiple devices fast perfect travel companion on sale now retractable usb-c cable ugreen 165W power bank charge multiple devices fast perfect travel companion on sale now"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7602009430833597726)  2026-02-01T21:19Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"all of these cables are capable of 120Hz but one of them isnt used much anymore. 120Hz monitors create a smooth viewing experience that is pleasing to our eyes. do you use a 120Hz monitor #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign 120Hz is the way 120Hz is the way"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7602000706853211423)  2026-02-01T20:45Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"kickstand wireless battery pack put me in coach. perfect for daily use on the go and travel. anker [---] magnetic battery is a win. maGgo all day"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7601750945092865310)  2026-02-01T04:36Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"im installing a new power supply in my server to support the nvidia rtx [----]. there is one small problem. the graphics card is huge and doesnt fit right. always remember to measure and get a power supply rated for your computer components. #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7600115572709379359)  2026-01-27T18:50Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"take look inside a kubernetes cluster with tools like grafana that visualize data from customizable sources. you can get insights into what is actually running in the cluster how many resources are available and much more. #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7599050298690260254)  2026-01-24T21:56Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"there are many ways to run a home lab. i ran mine on a ubuntu linux server for years but i wanted to learn kubernetes so i started migrating all my apps to a k8s cluster. its been a wild ride and i still have a lot to learn but we are growing #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7597994607397358878)  2026-01-22T01:39Z 19.1K followers, 31.8K engagements


"recovering rook-ceph was less scary than i thought. the storage system in my kubernetes cluster was in a degraded state and I couldnt get one of my OSDs to provision. i was worried about data loss if I couldnt recover the OSD in time. #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign a clean disk recovery i hope. a clean disk recovery i hope"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7597626492855635231)  2026-01-21T01:51Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"this old (new to me) nvidia rtx [----] is a major upgrade for my local ai models. Im currently using a nvidia rtx [----] with 8GB is VRAM. the [----] has 24GB of VRAM meaning you can run larger models. the larger models have more parameters so they perform tasks accurately. #TechTips #TikTokLearningCampaign [--] billion parameters [--] billion parameters"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7597251915591798047)  2026-01-20T01:37Z 19.1K followers, [----] engagements


"if your usb-c cable isnt rated for higher watts then youre missing out on faster charges and consistent power delivery. give your laptop the power it deserves give your laptop the power it deserves"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7596518478165708063)  2026-01-18T02:11Z 19.1K followers, 16.3K engagements


"if youre still using old USB cables youre missing out on fast charging and better data transfer speeds. let go of your old usb cables heres why 🐢🐢🐢 ⚡⚡⚡ let go of your old usb cables heres why 🐢🐢🐢 ⚡⚡⚡"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@goatsinapond/video/7596505449126464799)  2026-01-18T01:21Z 19.1K followers, 34.9K engagements

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