Automatic Server Updates - unattendedUpgrades with email notifications
A guide on how to setup unattendedUpgrades on Ubuntu 24.04
· Andrej Friesen
ARM is coming, On Linux
· Andrej Friesen
pc-switch accepted by CrowdSupply
· Andrej Friesen
Thoughts on first-time Proxmox use
My thoughs on first time using Proxmox. It is okay, but too much hacking on the host OS. I would not recommend it for new self-hosters, only when you need virtualization.
· Andrej Friesen
pc-switch - first testing boards arrived
pc-switch prototype arrived and I need to fix some things. But it is working perfectly!
· Andrej Friesen
How to use Ansible Modules without Python installed
How to use Ansible Modules without Python and a package manager.
· Andrej Friesen
Long term pi kvm review
Just a few long-term thoughts about the PiKVM.
· Andrej Friesen
Not owning a car and my carsharing experience
My personal car-sharing experience with cambio car. Especially, my costs data for you to get a feeling of how much it costs for a day trip, weekend trip or even a 1 week vacation.
· Andrej Friesen
pc-switch: first 3D render
First 3D render of the new pc-switch.
· Andrej Friesen
pc-switch: Updates and I need your help
pc-switch update: I know which ESP32-C3 module to use and ramble about which antenna to use. And another reminder to take the survey.
· Andrej Friesen
pc-switch evolves to a product?
Currently looking into how to make the pc-switch a real product. Additionally, there are some software updates for the pc-switch for ESPHome.
· Andrej Friesen
Standing Desk One Click Mode
How to switch the operation mode for a standing desk so that you do not need to hold the button until the desk has reached its height.
· Andrej Friesen
Home Assistant Ecosystem
An intro to Home Assistant. Plus an extended link list to the surrounding ecosystem.
· Andrej Friesen
Roto Window Cover with Home Assistant
Control your Roto Window Covers with Home Assistant via a Becker USB stick.
· Andrej Friesen
Major Version Upgrades for PostgreSQL Docker Containers
Learn how to do major version upgrades for PostgreSQL Docker containers with Docker Compose and pg_dumpall.
· Andrej Friesen
Replacing the Battery in my APC BX700-GR UPS
How to replace the battery pack on an APC Back-UPS BX700-GR.
· Andrej Friesen
Swimming Tips
A collection of tips for becoming a better swimmer.
· Andrej Friesen
Upgrade umami v1 to v2
How I upgraded umami docker compose from v1 to v2.
· Andrej Friesen
Jonsbo N3 - A new NAS case with 8 HDDs bays
A new 8-bay NAS case is on the market!
· Andrej Friesen
Tailscale to the Rescue - Self-Hosted Services without Port-Forwarding + your Domain and SSL Certificates
Learn how to access your self-hosted services outside your home network. With HTTPS, your own domain and share that with you friends, SO.
· Andrej Friesen
A new NAS motherboard enters the market for self-hosters
This might be the next NAS motherboard for DIY NAS builders.
· Andrej Friesen
✍️ I am writing a book about self-hosting 📖
I am starting to write a book about self-hosting.
· Andrej Friesen
How to find all the docker run flags from running Docker container
You learn how to get the docker run command from a running container.
· Andrej Friesen
My year 2022 in review
My year 2022 in review
· Andrej Friesen
Free your robot vacuum from the cloud
How to use the robot vacuum without a cloud and integrate it with Home Assistant. With that, some pros and cons of a used older robot vacuum.
· Andrej Friesen
Why is Ubuntu using WiFi when I use a dongle with ethernet?
How to set priorities for ethernet and WiFi connections in Ubuntu 20.04.
· Andrej Friesen
Long due pc-switch update and testing a Discord server
Small pc-switch update. Let's try a Discord server to help each other out on pc-switch problems.
· Andrej Friesen
Moving and Internet Chaos
Moving to a new home and chaos with internet in Germany.
· Andrej Friesen
State of the ARM NAS in 2022
Is it worth running an ARM NAS in 2022? I have checked the market and found a few DIY ARM NAS solutions.
· Andrej Friesen
Passwordless SSH login with YubiKey and FIDO2
How to use your YubiKey with OpenSSH to authenticate securely against servers without a password.
· Andrej Friesen