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            <title><![CDATA[Hardware transcoding in Jellyfin on Proxmox with Intel Integrated Graphics]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[In this blog I will share how I set-up Jellyfin on Proxmox LXC with the ability to transcode video using the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU in my Intel NUC.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Monitor energy consumption in Home Assistant]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Home Assistant is the perfect solution to monitor energy consumption around the home. As energy keeps getting more expensive I found it quite helpful to see what I could possibly do to reduce it. And a good way to accomplish this is to first get detailed insight in what is actually consuming energy.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cheap and easy way to convert dumb wall mounted light switches into smart switches]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Nowadays I only use smart lights across my house. The result is that I cannot use my old wall switches to turn them on or off. In this blog I modify a cheap Aqara door sensor to function as a smart wall mounted switch.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Receive a notification when the washing machine completes its cycle]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Never again forget to take wet clothes out of the washing machine! I demonstrate how to install and configure a Shelly PM Mini Gen3 energy meter and configure Home Assistant to deliver notifications to your phone.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[DIY Color E-Ink Picture Frame]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I recently build a DIY picture frame by integrating a 5.7" color e-ink display with a Raspberry Pi Zero W. I housed it inside an affordable IKEA frame and wrote some Python code to transform it into a fully functional digital picture frame.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Home Assistant Operating System (OS) on Synology NAS]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Use the Apple Watch to geotag your (DSLR) photos]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Automate ComboFan S mechanical ventilation with Home Assistant]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Improve your sleep quality with white noise and Home Assistant]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Keep Docker containers up to date with Watchtower]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rebuild my website with Next.js, Tailwind CSS and Contentful]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Working behind a standing desk]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Konstructor, the DIY 35mm SLR camera by Lomo]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Nowadays, everyone takes photos with a phone or digital camera. With the Konstructor kit from Lomo, you can build your own analog 35mm SLR camera.]]></description>
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