When a Home Assistant setup reaches 15,000 lines of YAML and CSS, it transforms from basic automation into a fully customized smart home operating system. This deep dive explores what's possible, the trade-offs, and whether the complexity is worth it.
Discover how to avoid password reset delays in your IT department. Learn practical tips to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
Despite the hype, AI contributed minimally to US economic growth last year according to Goldman Sachs. We break down why this productivity paradox exists, what's actually working, and how businesses can prepare for real AI-driven gains.
The sudden disappearance of Huntarr's GitHub repository and subreddit in 2026 sent shockwaves through the self-hosting community. This article explores the implications for automation tools, legal boundaries, and how to protect your own self-hosted ecosystem.
Every data hoarder knows the sinking feeling: your scraper chugs along happily, then suddenly... connection refused. IP banned. This guide digs into why sites block you and delivers practical, tested strategies to keep your data pipelines flowing in 2026.
For serious data hoarders, the quest for affordable high-capacity storage knows no borders. This guide explores the extreme lengths collectors go to, from international flights to automated deal-hunting, and provides the tools to smartly track global prices without leaving home.
That sinking feeling when you realize you're just copying docker-compose.yml files without understanding them is more common than you think. This guide bridges the gap between copy-paste operations and true infrastructure mastery.
Tired of malicious bots ignoring your robots.txt? This comprehensive guide shows you how to implement a poison fountain on your self-hosted server, feeding bad bots garbage data to ruin their datasets and protect your resources.
When your partner in IT says "It's complicated," what they're really saying speaks volumes about modern tech work. From automation paradoxes to on-call trauma, here's what's really happening behind the scenes.
When a YouTuber can recreate your weeks-long project in hours using AI tools, it makes you question everything. But is vibe coding really replacing traditional development, or are we losing something essential in the process?
The announcement that WD and Seagate hard drives are sold out for 2026 has sent shockwaves through IT departments. This isn't just about storage—it's about rethinking entire infrastructure strategies, accelerating automation, and finding creative solutions for corporate refreshes.
Feeling exhausted by endless subscriptions, ads, and corporate acquisitions? Discover how building a simple home server with Jellyfin, Docker, and Tailscale can reclaim your digital autonomy and provide lasting satisfaction.