Things I build, break,
fix, and write about

6 September 2025
Home Network
How I Secured My Linux Server Using Effective Firewall Rules

Enhance your server's security by effectively identifying threats, implementing a robust firewall policy, and regularly validating your protection measures. Discover practical techniques for Linux administrators to minimize risk.

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6 September 2025
AI
Here’s What I Discovered When Scaling My Application with Docker Compose

Here’s What I Discovered When Scaling My Application with Docker Compose ## What you'll build: docker-compose ### Overview of the application In this guide, I

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6 September 2025
AI
Why I Chose Self-Hosting Over SaaS for My Project Management Needs

Discover why self-hosting can be more beneficial than SaaS for privacy and control over project management tools.

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6 September 2025
AI
How I Streamlined My Workflow with n8n: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to automate your tasks effectively using n8n. This guide covers setup, features, and examples for optimal workflow management.

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5 September 2025
Home Automation
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.9.1

HomeAssistant Core Release 2025.9.1 adds Hue bridge support, improves device triggers, fixes bugs, updates libraries, and enhances the frontend for better user experience.

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5 September 2025
AI
How I Safely Tested Ceph Configuration Changes Without a Full Replication

Learn to test Ceph configurations safely without full replication and ensure high availability.

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5 September 2025
AI
SFP+ Overheating Issues: How Media Converters Offer Relief

Discover how media converters can resolve 10G SFP overheating problems and enhance network performance. Learn more now!

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4 September 2025
Home Automation
ESPHome | 2025.8.3

ESPHome 2025.8.3 brings bug fixes, MCP4461 enhancements, ESP32 updates, and logging improvements for better reliability and debugging capabilities.

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4 September 2025
AI
Syncing Books Between Kobo and Docker: What You Need to Know

Discover the seamless integration of Kobo and BookLore for effortless eBook syncing.

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4 September 2025
Home Automation
Loki | v3.5.4

Loki v3.5.4 released on September 4, 2025, features key bug fixes, including zone-aware ingester documentation and Go upgrade to 1.24.6 for better performance.

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