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Andrej Friesen

Andrej Friesen

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Hey, I am Andrej and I run this blog.

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Automatic Server Updates - unattendedUpgrades with email notifications
Linux

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
Linux

ARM is coming, On Linux

· Andrej Friesen

pc-switch accepted by CrowdSupply
PokyPow

pc-switch accepted by CrowdSupply

· Andrej Friesen

Proxmox Logo
Self-Hosting

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
PokyPow

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
Linux

How to use Ansible Modules without Python installed

How to use Ansible Modules without Python and a package manager.

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Long term pi kvm review
Home Lab and Hardware

Long term pi kvm review

Just a few long-term thoughts about the PiKVM.

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Not owning a car and my carsharing experience

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.

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pc-switch: first 3D render
PokyPow

pc-switch: first 3D render

First 3D render of the new pc-switch.

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pc-switch: Updates and I need your help
PokyPow

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?
PokyPow

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

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.

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Home Assistant Ecosystem
Home Assistant

Home Assistant Ecosystem

An intro to Home Assistant. Plus an extended link list to the surrounding ecosystem.

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Blog image header shoing a Becker USB stick mounted behind the TV and a Home Assistant Logo
Home Assistant

Roto Window Cover with Home Assistant

Control your Roto Window Covers with Home Assistant via a Becker USB stick.

· Andrej Friesen

Image shows the PostgreSQL Logo (Elephant), then text "PostgresQL Major Upgrades with Docker" and the Docker Logo (whale)
Self-Hosting

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

Replacing the Battery in my APC BX700-GR UPS

How to replace the battery pack on an APC Back-UPS BX700-GR.

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Me diving in a pool
Sport

Swimming Tips

A collection of tips for becoming a better swimmer.

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Upgrade umami v1 to v2
Self-Hosting

Upgrade umami v1 to v2

How I upgraded umami docker compose from v1 to v2.

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Jonsbo N3 - A new NAS case with 8 HDDs bays
Home Lab and Hardware

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
Self-Hosting

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

Picture show a motherboard with an integrated CPU and fan
Self-Hosting

A new NAS motherboard enters the market for self-hosters

This might be the next NAS motherboard for DIY NAS builders.

· Andrej Friesen

Person writing into a book with a pen

✍️ 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
Docker

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.

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My year 2022 in review

My year 2022 in review

My year 2022 in review

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Free your robot vacuum from the cloud
Home Automation

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

USB-C Dongle attached to laptop
Linux

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

pc-switch PCB with D1 minipc-switch PCB with D1 mini
PokyPow

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

Interactive gif showing AOL connecting
Weekly Musings

Moving and Internet Chaos

Moving to a new home and chaos with internet in Germany.

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ARM logo with a a pencil like drawn NAS
ARM

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

Picture of the OpenSSH logo and a Yubikey
Linux

Passwordless SSH login with YubiKey and FIDO2

How to use your YubiKey with OpenSSH to authenticate securely against servers without a password.

· Andrej Friesen