Backup Your Linux Install With Timeshift
Ubuntu Linux is my primary OS of choice at home. I use Ubuntu server to run most of my home lab servers, and I use Ubuntu desktop as my primary day-to-day OS. …
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Fideco USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Enclosure Review
I usually prefer using internal hard drives. However, there are many good reasons to use external hard drives. Some of these reasons include the convenience of not having to open up your …
Preparing Your Smarthome for Outages
As the fall and winter seasons approach I’m reminded that it is prime season for outages in my area. Powerlines, cable lines, and fiber lines are all above ground next to the …
How to Create a Graylog Container in Docker
These days I try to run as many applications in Docker as I can. Docker containers are much easier to maintain and upgrade. They are also extremely portable. Graylog is no exception. …
Starting with MQTT using Docker and Home Assistant
MQTT is a great protocol to have in your automation arsenal. This article explains how to quickly get started with MQTT using Docker and Home Assistant. Note: I now use the Eclipse …
5 Tips To Help Get The Most Out of pfSense
Internet connections and home networks become more important each day. Activities like cutting the cord, adding Internet of Things devices (IoT – e.g. smart speakers, video cameras, smart switches, etc.) increase our …
3 Home Backup Strategies that Will Save Your Bacon
When was the last time you backed up your important photos, videos, and documents? Almost everyone has lost data from a phone, tablet, or computer due to a failure, accidentally deleting a …