Upgrade from Debian 12 (Bookworm) to Debian 13 (Trixie)
Debian 13 "Trixie" has been stable since August 2025. If you're still running Debian 12 "Bookworm", it's a great time
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NetDebug Toolkit: The All-in-One Network Diagnostics App for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
Troubleshoot Wi-Fi issues, inspect DNS records, scan ports, and diagnose connectivity problems, all from your pocket. Whether you're a network engineer responding to an outage,
How to Set Up SSH Server on Rooted Android (LineageOS) Using Dropbear
Why Dropbear? Dropbear is a lightweight, standalone SSH server that works reliably on Android without system library dependencies. Meanwhile, the built-in OpenSSH sshd binary on LineageOS has
How to Auto-Start Home Assistant on Boot on Rooted Android (LineageOS + Magisk)
Prerequisites * Rooted Android device running LineageOS * Magisk installed (for boot scripts) * Home Assistant Companion app installed on the device * ADB access to the device (via USB or wireless)
Bypass CGNAT Using WireGuard on a VPS for Full Remote HomeLab Access
If your home internet is behind CGNAT, you can't port-forward. That means no direct access to your HomeLab from outside. Here's how I
Bypass CGNAT Using WireGuard on a VPS With Omada Controller
If your home internet is behind CGNAT, you can't port-forward. Here's how to set up a WireGuard tunnel between your Omada Router (with/
How to Install Beszel Agent on Home Assistant : Step-by-Step Guide
If you're running Beszel Hub and want to monitor your Home Assistant system, this Home Assistant Beszel Agent add-on makes it easy. This guide covers
Reboot/Shutdown Linux Machines with Home Assistant (with Restricted SSH Access)
Automate Linux shutdowns and reboots securely with Home Assistant by creating a limited sudo user, configuring SSH keys, and adding command line switches.
Download Visual Studio 2026 Web Installer / ISO (Community / Professional / Enterprise)
Please read Visual Studio 2026 system requirements before installing: Supported Operating Systems Visual Studio is supported on the following 64-bit operating systems: * Windows 11 — supported editions: Home,
Fix Docker Stats Not Showing on Raspberry Pi (Memory & CPU Missing)
If you're running Docker on a Raspberry Pi and docker stats shows zero CPU or memory usage for your containers, you're not alone. This
Syncthing .stignore Examples: Ignore Files by Extension, Folder & Pattern Type
Syncthing uses .stignore files (similar to .gitignore) to exclude files and folders from synchronisation. Place the .stignore file in the root of your synced folder. 1. Basic Syntax
Making Dumb Water Tank Monitor Smart for Home Assistant
If you have an old water tank monitor that only shows water levels through glowing lights, you can easily convert it into a smart device that reports to
Solar/Battery DC Energy Meter for Home Assistant
If you want to monitor your solar system's performance and track energy production in real-time, this guide will show you how to build a reliable
Fix GitHub Copilot for Xcode crashes immediately when opened
If GitHub Copilot for Xcode crashes or closes immediately when opening a specific project but works fine with others, the issue is likely due to cached data created
Install Plex on Raspberry Pi with Linux
1. Prerequisites * Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 (Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit recommended for Plex). * Basic knowledge of the terminal. * Optional: External storage for media files. 2. Install