Author: bruno

29 December 2025
Home Automation
age | v1.3.1

age v1.3.1 released on December 28, 2025, restores version injection from downstream builds, continuing the product's improvement journey. Review v1.3.0 for context.

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28 December 2025
AI
Setting up a Linux lab with CachyOS

Linux Lab Configuration: Start with hardware that fits your needs. Create install media and enable virtualization in firmware. Assign static IPs and separate traffic with VLANs. Apply strict firewall rules. Automate repeatable tasks. You must test each change from another host.

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28 December 2025
Rambles
Weekly Tech Digest | 28 Dec 2025

Stay updated with the latest in tech! This digest covers AI ethics, auto industry shifts, and the impact of politics on technology, exploring today's pressing issues.

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28 December 2025
AI
Setting up WhatsApp automation for AI receptionists

Set up WhatsApp automation for your AI Receptionist with n8n and a WhatsApp Business API provider. You route messages, keep short session state, and escalate low-confidence or sensitive cases to a human. Use templates, session TTLs, quick-reply buttons and clear prompts. Log messages and tune confidence thresholds to reduce escalations.

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28 December 2025
Home Automation
age | v1.3.0

age v1.3.0 enhances security with post-quantum resistance, introduces new I/O APIs, the age-inspect tool, hardware plugin support, and usability improvements.

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28 December 2025
Home Automation
age | v1.3.0

age v1.3.0 enhances security with post-quantum recipients, introduces new I/O APIs, the age-inspect tool, hardware plugin support, and usability improvements.

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27 December 2025
AI
Track SEO performance after automating content

Use a single Google Sheet to control your SEO Automation and monitor results. Automate research, drafts, images and metrics with n8n, then apply human checks before you publish. Track impressions, clicks and average position daily, test titles and prompts for four weeks, and iterate based on CTR and ranking movement.

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27 December 2025
AI
Creating effective workflows with n8n: A practical approach

Build reliable n8n workflows you can run locally or in a cheap cloud. Follow setup, a minimal workflow, API integration tips and reusable webhook patterns. Keep your nodes small, use credentials, test live runs and import free templates.

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26 December 2025
AI
Integrating GitHub workflows with n8n

I build n8n automation workflows to tie GitHub events into real work. This guide shows the practical bits I use every day. No fluff, just the commands and config that make a workflow reliable. I cover getting n8n running, connecting it to GitHub, sensible workflow design, and two concrete examples you can copy. Start n8n […]

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26 December 2025
AI
Optimising automation scenes in n8n for efficiency

Learn to build reliable n8n automation scenes by breaking tasks into small, testable nodes. You will set up n8n locally, secure webhooks, use SplitInBatches, and test nodes in isolation. Follow naming, batching and retries to keep workflows tidy and easy to debug.

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25 December 2025
AI
Using HandBrake Web to automate video transcoding

HandBrake Web setup on a headless server. You map config, input and output folders, run the container and enable directory watchers to automate jobs. Add worker instances for distributed encoding, test short transcodes to verify settings, and check logs, file permissions and CPU or GPU use.

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25 December 2025
AI
Implementing automated updates for Next.js security

Next.js security starts with automated updates. Automate OS patches and dependency PRs for your next and Node modules. Run npm audit in CI and block merges for high-severity alerts. Monitor CPU and processes. Reduce public exposure by serving static builds or using a proxy and firewall.

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25 December 2025
Home Automation
k3s | v1.35.0+k3s1

Explore the k3s v1.35.0+k3s1 release with updates on Kubernetes, bug fixes, component versions, and ways to engage with the community.

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25 December 2025
Home Automation
Argo CD | v3.2.3

Explore the essentials of Argo CD v3.2.3 with quick start guides, signing practices, release notes, and changelog highlights for seamless deployment and upgrades.

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25 December 2025
Home Automation
k3s | v1.35.0+k3s1

k3s v1.35.0+k3s1 is out! It includes Kubernetes v1.35.0, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and encourages community engagement. Join us!

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25 December 2025
Home Automation
Argo CD | v3.2.3

Explore the key updates in Argo CD v3.2.3, from installation guides to upgrade tips and changelog highlights, ensuring a smooth transition and enhanced security.

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24 December 2025
AI
Building a Plex blueprint for efficient media streaming

Plex blueprint: start on paper. Sketch your hardware, storage and roles. List the media types you want, expected streams and remote users. Choose a CPU for transcoding and put Plex data on a fast SSD, media on NAS. Configure libraries, set bitrate limits, enable hardware transcoding, automate backups and restores.

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24 December 2025
AI
Configuring sensors for pet detection accuracy

Configuring motion sensors so pets stop setting off alarms is mostly practical work and a few smart choices. I walk through the parts that matter, from picking the right hardware to making small physical changes that cut cat detection. I use smart home conventions and Home Assistant examples because that’s what I run and what […]

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24 December 2025
Home Automation
n8n | n8n@2.1.4

This post highlights n8n version 2.1.4 released on December 23, 2025, featuring updates over n8n@2.1.3. Check GitHub for release notes.

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24 December 2025
Home Automation
ESPHome | 2025.12.2

ESPHome 2025.12.2 brings frequency checks, static IP fixes, display menu updates, syslog improvements, and enhanced ESP32 camera performance.

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23 December 2025
AI
Using a dimmer switch for Philips Hue automation

Use a dimmer as your base control for Philips Hue automation. Map its value to a hue range, then add a small random offset per bulb. The result keeps a single colour family while each lamp shows subtle variation.

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23 December 2025
AI
Revamping Home Assistant dashboards for better usability

Transform your Home Assistant setup into a truly efficient smart home with seamless dashboard design and effective automations. Save time, simplify controls, and enhance usability.

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23 December 2025
Home Automation
Talos Linux | v1.12.0

Explore the key features of Talos Linux v1.12.0, including security enhancements, new user volume types, and improved configurations for a better experience.

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23 December 2025
Home Automation
k3s | v1.34.3+k3s1

k3s v1.34.3+k3s1 is here with Kubernetes v1.34.3, bug fixes, enhanced components, and a call for community feedback to drive ongoing improvements.

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23 December 2025
Home Automation
Talos Linux | v1.12.0

Talos Linux v1.12.0 features new TLS cipher suites, user volume types, enhanced security, and improved logging for better performance and management.

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