Author: bruno

10 December 2025
AI
Using Proxmox Datacenter Manager for homelab setups

Proxmox Datacenter Manager gives you a single interface to monitor and manage multiple Proxmox nodes and clusters in your homelab. You will find steps to deploy PDM on a VM or LXC, create API tokens, isolate a management network, and run multi-cluster live migrations.

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10 December 2025
Home Automation
SOPS | v3.11.0

Explore SOPS v3.11.0: installation, container images, key changes, and the Software Bill of Materials for enhanced security and transparency.

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10 December 2025
Home Automation
Vault | v1.21.1

Vault v1.21.1 enhances security with AWS auth fixes, stricter LDAP passwords, plugin updates, UI improvements, and bug fixes for better stability.

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10 December 2025
Home Automation
authentik | version/2025.10.2

Authentik 2025.10.2 is out with brand matching enhancements, task scheduling improvements, bug fixes, and updated documentation for email verification scopes.

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10 December 2025
Home Automation
Authelia | v4.39.15

Authelia v4.39.15 is out with key bug fixes for LDAP health and server authorization. Learn how to pull the latest Docker container for this version.

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10 December 2025
Home Automation
Caddy | v2.10.2

Explore the Caddy v2.10.2 release with critical hotfixes, key changes in logging, and contributor acknowledgments, highlighting community involvement and improvements.

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10 December 2025
Home Automation
Traefik | v3.6.4

Traefik v3.6.4 brings security fixes, important migration guides, bug fixes, documentation enhancements, and better integration from v2.11 for improved stability.

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10 December 2025
Home Automation
Telegraf | v1.37.0

Telegraf v1.37.0 brings strict environment variable handling, new plugins, notable features, bug fixes, and packages for various platforms.

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10 December 2025
Home Automation
ESPHome | 2025.11.5

ESPHome 2025.11.5 brings key updates: fixes for binary sensors, WiFi scan improvements, and enhancements to scheduler and MQTT components.

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9 December 2025
AI
Using HTML comments to hide sensitive notes in Proxmox

Use Proxmox Notes HTML Comments to hide short-term secrets from the rendered Notes panel. You will still see them in the editor and configuration. Treat comments as a convenience; rotate or move your secrets to a vault.

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9 December 2025
Home Automation
AdGuard Home | v0.107.71

AdGuard Home v0.107.71 fixes the optimistic DNS cache, adds new settings for cache control, and acknowledges community contributions for this collaborative update.

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9 December 2025
Home Automation
n8n | n8n@1.123.4

n8n version 1.123.4 introduces bug fixes and refactors, enhancing the JavaScript runner with improved error handling and system stability.

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9 December 2025
Home Automation
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.12.2

HomeAssistant Core 2025.12.2 brings bug fixes, integration updates, and frontend improvements for a better smart home experience.

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8 December 2025
AI
Creating Let's Encrypt certificates with Sophos firewall

Troubleshoot Lets Encrypt certificate failures on a Sophos firewall. You confirm DNS A records, port 80 reachability and that the ACME HTTP-01 token URL returns HTTP 200. Use dig and curl to test the exact token path. Fix NAT, firewall rules or proxies that block or rewrite /.well-known/acme-challenge.

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8 December 2025
Deals
Blink Outdoor 4 Camera + 2 more Amazon tech bargains

Discover the Blink Outdoor 4 camera and two more Amazon tech deals this week.

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8 December 2025
AI
Controlling camera access on MacOS devices

Learn how to securely grant USB camera access on a Mac for four specific users. Explore user permissions, camera settings, and effective management strategies.

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7 December 2025
AI
Using Safe Mode to remove Sophos Tamper Protection

Remove Sophos Tamper Protection offline using Safe Mode when your device cannot check in. You get clear checks, commands and remediation steps. Reboot to Safe Mode, stop Sophos services, remove files and clean registry keys, then reboot and verify no Sophos services remain.

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7 December 2025
Rambles
Weekly Tech Digest | 07 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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7 December 2025
AI
Best practices for Sophos XGS HA cluster configurations

I’ll walk through how I configure Peer Administration on a Sophos XGS HA cluster so you can avoid the usual gotchas. This guide uses a practical, example-led approach. I cover network assessment, peer admin addresses, DHCP configuration, firewall rules and a few checks to prove the setup works. I use short, specific steps and real […]

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7 December 2025
Home Automation
Traefik | v3.6.4

Explore the Traefik v3.6.4 release with key migration guides, bug fixes, documentation updates, and miscellaneous changes enhancing functionality and integration.

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6 December 2025
Home Automation
ESPHome | 2025.11.4

ESPHome 2025.11.4 introduces a new ESP32 build flag, improved ld2420 compilation, enhanced config messages, simplified mic gain options, and various fixes.

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6 December 2025
Home Automation
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.12.1

HomeAssistant Core Release 2025.12.1 brings performance fixes, integration enhancements, dependency updates, and improved documentation for a better user experience.

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6 December 2025
AI
Addressing Microsoft login session reuse in Sophos Connect

Discover how to configure Sophos Connect to enforce login prompts for SSO users, preventing authentication failures and ensuring smooth third-party access.

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5 December 2025
AI
Using n8n snapshots for reliable backups

n8n backup patterns: Use CLI exports, database dumps and VM snapshots for layered protection. Automate daily exports and weekly snapshots, keep one offsite copy, and encrypt credential backups. Test restores monthly on a separate host and document the steps. Follow this guide to set up routines that actually restore your workflows and credentials.

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5 December 2025
AI
Choosing Reliable Self-Hosted Accounting Software for UK Self-Employed

Discover the essentials of choosing reliable self-hosted accounting software for UK self-employed individuals, ensuring data control and efficient financial management.

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