
Gitea: Your local Git solution
Managing Ansible automation code in the cloud is convenient, but storing encrypted secrets on third-party platforms like GitHub...

Smart Devices with ESPHome
When I started automating my aquarium in June 2022, my goal was simple: monitor temperature, control the lighting,...

Monitoring Proxmox Snapshots – Why It Matters More Than You Think
In virtualized environments, snapshots are a powerful safety net. Whether you’re patching a critical system, updating a legacy...

Matrix Notifications for Checkmk – Modern, Secure, and Self-Hosted Alerting
Still sending monitoring alerts via email or relying on closed messaging platforms? In an age where digital sovereignty...

Smart UV Protection with Home Assistant
Sunscreen only when it matters UV radiation is increasing year by year, and the WHO continues to warn...

Home Assistant Intrusion Alerts via Geofencing
Home automation is at its best when it blends seamlessly into everyday life – and security is no...

Google Groups as a Spam Vector
Introduction If you’re operating a modern mail system and rely on technologies like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, you...

Never Miss a Bounce Again – Track Postfix Failures
When you’re waiting for an important email that never arrives, it can be frustrating — especially when there’s...

Alamos aPager Pro Meets Node-RED
Node-RED is a programming tool based on Node.js that can be used to connect hardware devices, APIs and...