This blog is about building and running modern self-hosted infrastructure and smart systems in the real world. It covers everything from Dockerized services on home servers and OpenMediaVault to automation with Home Assistant and ESPHome, plus hands-on firmware and electronics projects with sensors, displays, and custom hardware. Most posts are practical, opinionated guides with step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting notes, and checklists designed to help you avoid common pitfalls and build reliable systems you actually understand.
Latest Blogs
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How to Update Jellyfin Docker Container Without Breaking Anything
If you’re running Jellyfin on a home server inside Docker, you’ve probably stared at a “new version available” notification wondering…
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OpenClaw Docker on Home Server
If you want a private, self-hosted assistant you can reach from anywhere, OpenClaw Docker on Home Server is a solid…
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Creality K1 Max Moonraker Home Assistant Helper Script
Creality K1 Max Moonraker Home Assistant fix guide: restore Moonraker after a firmware update so Home Assistant can connect again.…
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vCard QR Code Generator
Sharing contact details by QR code is basically: put a vCard (.vcf) payload into a QR code, then let the…
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OpenWrt WiFi 6 WiFi 7 Setup Guide
If you want a clean tri-band setup on OpenWrt (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz), this guide walks…
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BPI-R4 OpenWrt eMMC Install
Running OpenWrt from the onboard eMMC on the Banana Pi BPI-R4 is a big quality-of-life upgrade: faster storage, fewer SD-card…