I ditched my Raspberry Pi for this

Make Tech your job with ITPro: go.acilearning.com/networkchuck (30% off FOREVER) *affiliate link Are you subscribed to our new channel? Learn new tech with NetworkChuck Academy: youtube.com/@networkchuck... Zimaboard: geni.us/zimaboard Travel Router: geni.us/travrouter Ditching the Raspberry Pi was a big move for me, especially with a month-long trip to Japan on the horizon and a tech-dependent family of eight in tow. In this video, I dive into the why and how of upgrading our travel tech setup. It's all about ensuring we've got a rock-solid, reliable travel router and NAS to keep everyone connected, entertained, and maybe a bit too online during our adventures. Follow along as I break down the journey from decision to real-world execution, showcasing the trials, errors, and eventual triumphs of finding the perfect travel companion in the tech world. The leap from the familiar comfort of Raspberry Pi to a new solution was driven by the need for something more robust and capable of handling the demands of multiple devices streaming and accessing data on the go. This isn't just a tech swap; it's a mission to enhance our travel experience significantly. You'll get an inside look at the setup process, how it stands up to the ultimate field test (aka my kids), and whether it can really cut the mustard as the heart of our digital nomad setup. So, if you're into tech, travel, or just love a good family tech drama, this is one you won't want to miss. 🔥🔥Join the NetworkChuck Academy!: ntck.co/NCAcademy **Sponsored by ITProTv from ACI Learni

1:55 I don't think I've heard anyone say "Intel Celeron" with excitement in their voice for about 20 years

6 kids? How in the world do you manage to take care of 6 kids, upload consistently, and have almost 4 million subscribers?

5:37 Another advantage I discovered after following your video tutorial with the OpenWRT travel router when I went to Athens: for paid Wi-Fi, like on a plane, you can pay for the Raspberry Pi as one device and then connect your and your family’s devices to the Pi, therefore saving soooo much money!

6 kids??? I don't know how I handled 2. Then again, I was a single parent so.... Thanks for the content! It's flippin' awesome, as always.

Ditching raspberry Pi is the keyword which made me click the notification as soon as the video is posted

@networkchuck i love how you 00:15 was going to japan and showed cuba on the map! lol..

I think this is one of your better videos in recent times. Other vids were still good, but this one was a step above. Thanks for sharing your adventure. 😊☕

Mate, that would have to be one of THE best - 10pm the night before an 'early am' family mission flight tech-actions i have seen. Credo to you, your family and your team putting that together..!!

16:48 - "So, this time Chuck will hack our plane"

11:34 "It's not working!" Your kid is super cute when she said it. Can't wait to see your travelog in Japan. Really enjoy this video when you share all challenges. Your video is crazily improved with all story-line and fun to watch! Good job Chuck as always

Hello Chuck, Thank you for leaving all the failed attempts in the video. It shows what it's really like trying to be creative and come up with networking solutions. I love the content you publish and have sent so many colleagues and professional friends your way. Keep up the great work and thank you for never letting me down!!!

Yes,, coffee is everywhere here in Japan. Convenience stores, coffee shops, vending machines. Just don't expect the portion sizes to be the same. Hope you enjoyed the trip.

the top zimaboard use N3450 scores approx 800 on geekbench 6, RPi 5 scores 1800. Sure it's x86 with more options but in terms of raw power it's less than half the speed.

Just recently came across your channel and have to say I love the content. I am learning so much. You have yourself another sub. Keep up the amazing work.

Crazy I loved those first tutorials. Stoked for this updated version 🚀

The N3450 is from 2016 and the performance matches it. Anything with N100 or N305 processors will run circles around them. It is possible to find a PfSense appliance with an NVME slot / slots and integrated wifi. Usualy they run proxmox just fine. This avoids the need to create a glue up of three different things :)

this video perfectly describes every adventure i've had with new tech 😂 it's always a journey and a half to achieve something that seems so simple!!

I definitely hear bluey 100 times a day from my daughter. Thanks for the great content Chuck!! Oh yeah, I bought your light roast coffee and it's some of the best I've ever had.

Waiting on my Zima, I've already been messing with CASA OS on an old box I had laying about. When I ordered my Zima, I added the Sata Y cable, plus the PCIe to NVMe & NGFF SSD Adapter. Thanks for posting.