Scan the Panel: QR-Powered Breaker Notes
Breaker panels are the perfect example of “small problem, huge pain.” Labels drift over time, additions get scribbled in, and the panel turns into a guessing game. This…
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MCPs in My Homelab: Turning Codex Into a Real Ops + Dev Copilot
I spent a couple sessions wiring up MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers in my homelab so Codex can stop guessing and start verifying: live Home Assistant entities, real…
Using Home Assistant Time Machine to Back Up and Restore Dashboards
If you’ve ever broken a Lovelace view and wished for a quick “undo,” Home Assistant Time Machine is the safety net. It’s a lightweight web UI that reads…
How to Attach a Custom Domain to Your Home Assistant Using Nabu Casa
Adding a custom domain to your Home Assistant instance with Nabu Casa is really really easy. Check out the simple steps below and watch the video at the…
CCMenu: Windows 11 Classic Context Menu via Right-Double-Click
Unlock the classic Windows context menu in Win 11 with CCMenu—ease of use meets modern functionality for the tech-savvy user
Using ChatGPT to Dive DEEP into my Home Electric Data
In our modern, tech-driven homes, understanding and managing energy usage can be a complex task. From smart home devices to electric cars, every appliance and device contributes to…
Adjusting the Auto-Entities Card in Home Assistant
Mastering Home Assistant: Lovelace Dashboard, Wyze Doorbell & Auto-Entity Card tips.
How to extend your Pi-Hole Ad protection beyond your own LAN
Explore how to extend Pi-Hole ad protection beyond home, leverage WireGuard VPN for mobile device management, & set up Docker-based network security.
Using ChatGPT to pass technical certifications
Let's get this out of the way right now: as of May 2023, ChatGPT (or any other publicly available AI) is not likely to help you cheat past…