How I Stream My Church Service to YouTube and Facebook — A Small Way to Give Back

When the pandemic hit, a lot of things changed — including how we worship together. Suddenly, gathering in person wasn’t an option, and our church needed a way to stay connected. I knew I could help. Before all this, I worked as a developer advocate, so I’ve always enjoyed solving tech problems and sharing solutions. This time, I felt it was a chance to use that talent to serve God and my church community.

If you’re a developer, DevOps Engineer, Operations Engineer, SRE, or anyone passionate about improving collaboration in tech, then DevOpsDays Chicago 2025 is the conference you don’t want to miss. Having attended DevOpsDays in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 and even speaking in 2022 I can confidently say that this event is one of the best opportunities to grow your skills, connect with peers, and stay ahead of industry trends.

The DevOpsDays Experience DevOpsDays is not your typical tech conference. It blends expert-led talks with interactive Open Spaces that encourage deep discussions and real-world problem-solving. Unlike conferences that feel like one-way information dumps, DevOpsDays fosters a genuine community atmosphere where everyone’s voice matters. It’s a mix of structured learning, networking, and freeform discussions that you won’t find at many other industry events.

Previously, I made a YouTube video demonstrating how to automate the detection of whether a meeting is happening using Home Assistant and a light. In that video, I used an ESP32 board and LED light strips controlled by WLED, integrated with Home Assistant for the automation. Since then, I’ve discovered the ESP32-S3 Matrix a compact and versatile development board featuring an ESP32-S3 processor and an 8x8 RGB LED matrix with 64 integrated LEDs. This board is perfect for creating interactive lighting projects, digital art, and real-time visual displays. Its compact design makes it ideal for my setup: a small device placed inside a wine press located outside my office to signal my current meeting status with lights.

In my latest video, I’m giving you an exclusive tour of my 2024 Home Network Rack, showcasing the meticulously designed infrastructure that keeps our digital world running smoothly. From blazing-fast internet speeds to seamless multimedia streaming, this setup is all about performance, reliability, and cutting-edge tech.

What’s Inside the Rack?

• Ubiquiti Products: Experience unparalleled internet speeds and rock-solid connectivity powered by some of the best networking gear on the market.
• Home Server Magic: Discover how I manage streaming, file storage, and automation with my home server running [software of choice]. It’s the unsung hero of our entertainment and productivity ecosystem.
• Smart Home Integration: See how the rack ties into our smart devices, creating a seamless and efficient living experience.

This rack isn’t just tech—it’s the backbone of our modern lifestyle.

I’m thrilled to share my latest YouTube video showcasing my 2024 Unraid server setup! In just 10 minutes, I walk you through how I use the power of Unraid to create the ultimate centralized platform for all my digital needs.

Here’s what I cover in the video:

• 🎵 Music – How I organize and access my entire collection.
• 📸 Photos – Keeping precious memories safe and easy to browse.
• 🎥 Movies – Streaming my favorite films seamlessly.
• 📁 Files – Effortlessly managing all my important data.
• 🐳 Docker Containers – Running powerful apps and tools with ease.
• 💻 Virtual Machines – Hosting multiple VMs for work and play.

Whether you’re a seasoned Unraid user or just exploring the possibilities, this video is packed with tips and insights to help you unlock the full potential of your server.

This blog post was written for future Richard and anyone else who might be looking for documentation on where to start with enabling GitHub Copilot within an organization. The process is pretty simple but might be diffcult to find where to start.

What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered autocomplete tool that acts as a peer programmer, assisting in writing code. if you want to dive deeper into Copilot you can find more information about GitHub Copilot on the github resource site.