Self-Hosting

A new NAS motherboard enters the market for self-hosters

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

✍️ I am writing a book about self-hosting 📖

I am starting to write a book about self-hosting.

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.

My year 2022 in review

My year 2022 in review

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.

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.

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.

Weekly Musings

Moving and Internet Chaos

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

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.

Linux

Passwordless SSH login with YubiKey and FIDO2

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

Home Automation

"Smart" Blumat Water Container with Home Assistant

Automatically water plants with physics and a simple water container thanks to the Blumat system. Additionally, detect if the water container is empty with Home Assistant and get notified.

Weekly Musings

Updates and Musings 14 - Analytics, Updates, and Blogposts

Analytics for May and June and updates on why I do not write much lately. And also links to my blog posts.