Things I build, break,
fix, and write about

30 August 2025
AI
The Tesseract Configuration That Could Transform Your Workflow

Discover how proper Tesseract configuration can enhance your paperless-ng OCR pipeline and streamline document management.

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30 August 2025
AI
The Hidden Truth About Ingress-NGINX and Certificate Automation for Your Homelab

Discover the hidden truths about Kubernetes ingress cert management and automate your SSL certificate processes.

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29 August 2025
Home Lab
Discover the Secret to Efficient Backups: Mastering TrueNAS ZFS Snapshot Retention Policies

Learn to master TrueNAS ZFS snapshot retention policies for effective backups. Manage snapshots efficiently with our best practices.

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29 August 2025
AI
How Mobile Photographers Can Eliminate Sync Conflicts with Syncthing’s Ignore Patterns

Discover how Syncthing's ignore patterns help mobile photographers manage sync conflicts and optimize battery life.

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28 August 2025
Home Automation
authentik | version/2025.8.1

Discover the key updates in Authentik version 2025.8.1, featuring bug fixes, web improvements, core enhancements, and updated documentation for a better experience.

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28 August 2025
AI
The Hidden Truth About Tailscale ACLs: Are You Protecting Your Local Services?

Learn how to secure your local services using WireGuard split DNS and Tailscale ACLs for effective network management.

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28 August 2025
AI
5 Predictions About the Future of Home Assistant Automation That’ll Surprise You

Discover 5 surprising predictions for home assistant automation scenes that will shape smart homes. Understand the future trends and innovations.

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27 August 2025
Home Automation
InfluxDB | v3.4.0

Discover the key updates in InfluxDB v3.4.0, including offline token provisioning, Azure endpoint support, bug fixes, and enhanced security measures.

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27 August 2025
AI
Conquer Backup Anxiety: Proven Strategies for Docker Compose and S3-Compatible Storage

Discover proven strategies for Docker Compose and S3-compatible immutable backups. Secure your data with Restic and ensure integrity with backup verification.

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27 August 2025
AI
The Hidden Dangers of Poor VLAN Management in Your Home Lab Environment

Discover the hidden dangers of VLAN mismanagement in home labs, impacts on performance, security, and best practices for OPNsense.

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