Author: bruno

8 November 2025
AI
Identifying common Wi-Fi configuration mistakes

Fixing Common Wi-Fi Configuration Mistakes in Your Home Network I fix home networks for a living. I prefer quick, verifiable fixes over guesswork. Read this and follow each test. Try the commands and compare actual output with the expected lines I give. That exposes the mistake and points to the correct change. What you see […]

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8 November 2025
AI
Booting from recovery media for repairs

You can fix Windows Startup failures by booting from recovery media. Start with the exact error message. Run Startup Repair, then use Command Prompt tools like bootrec and bcdboot. Check firmware mode, BitLocker and disk health. Record results and restore from image if needed.

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8 November 2025
Home Automation
Traefik | v3.6.0

Explore Traefik v3.6.0 enhancements, bug fixes, documentation updates, and miscellaneous changes, including new features and improved load balancing strategies.

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8 November 2025
Home Automation
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.11.1

HomeAssistant Core 2025.11.1 brings optimized scan intervals, integration updates, security enhancements, and fixes for legacy configurations and dependencies.

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7 November 2025
AI
Measuring quantum advantage with the OTOC method

Use Quantum Computing Algorithms in your homelab to measure quantum advantage with the OTOC method. You will get step-by-step OTOC circuit instructions for simulators and cloud hardware. Learn noise modelling, verification steps, and shot budgets to validate your results.

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7 November 2025
AI
Exploring Safari alternatives with OpenAI Atlas

How OpenAI’s Atlas Browser Could Change Your Online Privacy Settings OpenAI Atlas brings ChatGPT into the browser. That adds convenience and new control points. It also shifts what the browser stores and what you must manage. I will show you what changes, where the risks sit, and how to lock down Atlas without losing the […]

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7 November 2025
Home Automation
paperless-ngx | v2.19.5

Explore the latest Paperless-ngx v2.19.5 release, featuring key bug fixes, custom field enhancements, and vital dependency updates for improved performance.

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7 November 2025
Home Automation
Talos Linux | v1.11.5

Talos Linux v1.11.5 is out with updates, contributor recognition, and new images. Check the release notes for binaries and report any issues.

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6 November 2025
AI
Using IP blocking to deter AI scraping attempts

AI scraping prevention starts with layered defences you can apply to your site now. Use IP blocking, strict firewall rules, rate limits and tighter privacy settings to stop mass harvesting. Log incidents for enforcement, escalate blocks by behaviour, and require authenticated access for bulk data to deter and document scraping attempts.

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6 November 2025
AI
Mitigating risks from malicious AI sidebar extensions

Mitigating risks from malicious AI sidebar extensions AI sidebar extensions add conversational assistants and research helpers directly to the browser. They speed up work, but they also widen the attack surface. I will show the concrete threats and give hard, practical controls you can apply today. No theory. No fluff. Threat Landscape Overview of AI […]

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6 November 2025
Home Automation
Immich | v2.2.3

Immich v2.2.3 is here with bug fixes for OCR input resizing, search bar accessibility, EXIF GPS data, and welcomes new contributor @gereeter.

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6 November 2025
Home Automation
Loki | v3.5.8

Loki v3.5.8 is out, focusing on bug fixes and updating the Go programming language version used in the project for improved performance.

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6 November 2025
Home Automation
n8n | n8n@1.118.2

Release 1.118.2 for n8n enhances user experience with a critical AI Agent v3 fix and package updates, showcasing commitment to reliability and performance.

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6 November 2025
Home Automation
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.11.0

Discover the latest features in HomeAssistant Core 2025.11.0, its release significance on November 5, 2025, and where to find essential resources.

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5 November 2025
AI
Configuring software settings for Atlas browser security

I tried Atlas so I could see the security trade-offs first hand. The browser agent that automates browsing is useful. It also expands the attack surface. That makes Atlas browser security a practical problem, not an academic one. The steps below focus on realistic controls you can apply now. I keep examples tied to macOS […]

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5 November 2025
AI
Using OpenAI Codex to enhance coding efficiency

Use OpenAI Codex to speed routine coding in your homelab. Set up an API key. Run small prompts in an IDE and test generated code in isolated VMs. Version control generated files, review outputs, and check security before you deploy.

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5 November 2025
Home Automation
paperless-ngx | v2.19.4

Explore the key updates in paperless-ngx v2.19.4, featuring bug fixes, performance enhancements, and a complete overview of all app changes.

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5 November 2025
Home Automation
Gitea | v1.25.1

Gitea v1.25.1 brings bug fixes, new features like the doctor command, and an automatic upgrade process for Cloud users, enhancing stability and user experience.

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5 November 2025
Home Automation
Argo CD | v3.2.0

Explore Argo CD v3.2.0 with quick start guides, security features, release notes, new functionalities, and updated documentation for seamless deployment and upgrades.

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5 November 2025
Home Automation
OTel Collector | v0.139.0

Discover the OTel Collector v0.139.0 release with key updates and changelog highlights, including version and dependency changes.

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5 November 2025
Home Automation
ESPHome | 2025.10.4

Explore the latest ESPHome 2025.10.4 release with crucial bug fixes, MIPI RGB enhancements, and improved error handling for a better user experience.

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4 November 2025
AI
Avoiding common pitfalls in Windows 11 updates

Navigating Windows 11 Insider Previews: Essential Configurations and Common Pitfalls for UK Users I run Insider builds regularly. I use them to test features, scripts and deployment processes before touching production machines. This guide lays out the practical setup steps and the common mistakes I see. Read it, follow the steps and you will avoid […]

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4 November 2025
AI
Using ChatGPT to enhance macOS workflows

AI automation Mac helps you remove repetitive tasks on macOS. Use ChatGPT with Shortcuts and shell scripts to automate screenshots, email triage and web scraping. You get clear setup steps, permission checks and repeatable examples.

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4 November 2025
Home Automation
Immich | v2.2.2

Immich v2.2.2 is here with crucial bug fixes, including mobile scrubber improvements and asset sync clean up adjustments for a better user experience.

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4 November 2025
Home Automation
authentik | version/2025.10.1

Authentik 2025.10.1 brings key updates: bug fixes, enhanced documentation, CI improvements, and vital security and performance enhancements.

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