My Three-Year Journey with Home Assistant: The Brain of My Smart Home Three years ago, my journey into the world of smart home automation started with a simple problem: my wife and daughter sometimes forgot to turn off the hallway and bathroom lights. We use Philips Hue lights, and while they offer plenty of convenience…
Managing a smart home can be incredibly rewarding — but it also comes with its share of complexity. Devices might occasionally become unresponsive, services may need optimization, and having the right tools at your fingertips can make all the difference. That’s where Docker comes in. In this post, I’ll walk you through some of the…
Explore the surprising parallels between technical presales and scuba diving. Discover how skills like communication, focus, preparation, risk management, and adaptability are crucial in both fields. Learn how these shared principles help professionals succeed in navigating complex environments, whether in the deep sea or during client presentations.
In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive technology and the increase of focus on decarbonization, the spotlight often shines on the well-known benefits of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – environmental sustainability and carbon dioxide emissions. Yet, amidst the familiar hum of these advantages, there exists a symphony of lesser-known perks, quietly enhancing the driving experience for…
In recent years, Tesla has become a major player in the automotive industry, thanks to its electric vehicles which are known for their innovative features and cutting-edge technology. One of the latest additions to the Tesla family is the Model Y, an all-electric compact SUV that has quickly gained a reputation for being one of…
Last year around this time I wrote, that I found my 25-year-old Clod Buster in my basement and did an overhaul to the whole car. One part of this overhaul was, that I wasn’t satisfied with the steering of the standard 4-wheel steering of the car and I described some changes I made. However, it…
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Peter Windsor ist ein Formel 1 Motorsport Journalist und ehemaliger Mitarbeiter in diversen Formel 1 Teams und Organisationen. Seit 2011 veröffentlicht er eine wöchentliche Youtube Show “The Racer’s Edge“. Neben dem, dass man seine Show uneingeschränkt empfehlen kann da sie neben Grand Prix Previews, auch Grand Prix Reviews mit spannenden Gästen enthält und hin und…
Heute ist der Todestag des größten Rennfahrers aller Zeiten: Ayrton Senna. Ich verbeuge mich vor seinem Talent, vor seinem Ehrgeiz, vor seinem Eisatz aber auch vor seinem Mitgefühl.
In den vergangenen Wochen habe ich recht viel Zeit und Gedanken in das IT Setup Zuhause investiert. Dies sind ja meist Themen mit welchen man sich kaum auseinandersetzen möchte – ich zumindest nicht. Es muss ein mal aufgesetzt werden und dann einfach, möglichst automatisch und zuverlässig funktionieren. Das bisherige Setup war schon recht lange in…