June 5, 2023
Home Automation
Home Assistant Operating System (OS) on Synology NAS
The recommended installation method for Home Assistant is using their Operating System (OS). This blog explains how to use Virtual Machine Manager to get started with Home Assistant Operating System (OS) on your Synology NAS.
Read more →May 11, 2023
Photography
Use the Apple Watch to geotag your (DSLR) photos
Some (DSLR) cameras don't have built-in GPS. If you want to geotag your photos, you usually have to purchase a separate GPS module or connect to your phone. There is an alternative by using the workout data from your Apple Watch.
Read more →May 5, 2023
Home Automation
Automate ComboFan S mechanical ventilation with Home Assistant
My home is equipped with a Zehnder ComboFan S for mechanical ventilation. With a few steps you can connect it with Home Assistant to optimize ventilation and achieve a healthier climate.
Read more →April 7, 2023
Health
Improve your sleep quality with white noise and Home Assistant
Many factors can result in poor sleep quality, of which environmental noise is a common one. I use Home Assistant automations along with a Google Nest Mini and Withings Sleep Analyzer to improve my sleep quality.
Read more →November 11, 2021
Home Automation
Keep Docker containers up to date with Watchtower
With just one command, you can use Watchtower to automatically update all your Docker containers. Say goodbye to the hassle of manually checking for updates on your self-hosted (Docker) applications.
Read more →May 26, 2021
Development
Rebuild my website with Next.js, Tailwind CSS and Contentful
I recently made the decision to revamp my website. To learn something new, I opted for a combination of Next.js, Tailwind CSS and Contentful. My goal was to minimize costs and maintenance while prioritizing speed.
Read more →August 21, 2014
Health
Working behind a standing desk
Some people call it a hype, but working behind a standing desk is popular. There is increasing evidence that the human body is not made to sit for the majority of the day. I found out the hard way after being diagnosed with a lower back hernia in 2014. This forced me to leave my chair behind and stand up.
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