5 boring Home Assistant automations I’d set up before trying AI control
…Use Home Assistant’s Sun integration and forget about it. With AI control, it can ascertain which lights to turn on and at what brightness levels based on who’s at home…
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I finally built the central AI hub I've been wanting, and Open WebUI made it stupidly simple
…s compatible with every LLM, image generator, TTS, and STT model in my home lab, while also supporting most cloud providers out there. With the right MCP servers and integrations, Open WebUI…
Framework says its new modular Laptop 13 Pro is a "ground up redesign"
…Like all of Framework's products, the Laptop 13 Pro is highly repairable and upgradable, and almost all of its components are compatible with the company's other laptops. The Framework Laptop…
I turned my old phone into a security camera that saves to my home server for free
…Use the generic IP camera integration and then use FreeGate for local AI person detection using the phone's high-resolution feed. However, if you have an NAS, then you can go…
I ditched Claude Code and OpenCode for Pi, and my coding workflow became predictable again
…read, write, edit, bash (plus optional read-only tools of grep, find, ls) "Claude-style" tool set, LSP, and MCP integrations Huge range of built-in tools and structured workflows Safety stance…
I replaced my Raspberry Pis with $5 ESP32s for smart home projects, and they do everything I need
…Toss in the OTA updates, solid compatibility with circuitry gizmos, and the fact that it integrates directly into Home Assistant, and you can see why I hold ESPHome in such high regards…
Sony brings high-end sound to budget gaming with its new open-back headset
…The headphones' back ducts are integrated into the unit to deliver better, more controlled bass, while still providing separation between highs and lows and spatially accurate audio, making them great for games…
Microsoft's behind-the-scenes Windows 11 speed boost is already rolling out
…It seems the feature is also only designed for specific PC models, resulting in sporadic compatibility. Other features in this update include downloads and installations from the Windows Store no longer taking…
I gave my NAS a job Synology never advertises, and now it runs my house
…Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes Home Assistant is an open-source platform that lets you control and automate all your smart home devices in one…
Everytime I set up a new Jellyfin server, these are the plugins I install first
…Jellyfin iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes Desktop compatible Yes Jellyfin is one of the best Plex alternatives you can get, and that's thanks to its open-source nature and powerful…