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Home Assistant OS in KVM Qemu
Home Assistant OS in a KVM/QEMU VM on Linux combines the full add-on support of a dedicated system with the performance of a real …
Local Domains with SSL: Nginx Proxy Manager in the Home Network
Every homelab operator knows the problem: you access a self-hosted service via its IP address and a port in your browser, and are immediately …
AI in the Terminal: How CLI Agents Revolutionize Your Workflow
The constant switching between the terminal and a browser tab with ChatGPT is annoying. This is precisely where AI-powered CLI (Command Line Interface) agents …
Klipper Firmware Update – Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Complete guide to updating Klipper firmware on all components – using a BTT Octopus Pro, BTT Eddy USB, STM32G0B1 toolboard via CAN bus, and …
Production Server for a Django App
The built-in Django development server isn't meant for production. Nginx Unit is a lean alternative to Gunicorn and uWSGI – configured via REST API …
The End of MicroSD: Why 2026 Is the Year of NVMe SSDs in the Homelab
MicroSD cards fail quickly under continuous operation with Home Assistant due to constant database write accesses. The Raspberry Pi 5 with M.2 HAT and …
The Triumph of RISC-V: Why the ESP32 Is Changing Its Architecture
Espressif is switching to RISC-V instead of Xtensa for all new ESP32 chips. What the architecture change means, why it has almost no impact …
Xiaomi Vacuum Robot Gen 1 Repair (LIDAR Error 1)
The Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Gen 1 reports Error 1 when the LIDAR motor or its drive belt is worn out. The replacement takes …