AI and the Gap Between Idea and Action
Most home-lab projects stall on friction, not ideas. An AI assistant keeps you moving from idea to a running, maintainable system, without replacing understanding.
A Clean, Modular Mutt Setup with Account and Theme Switching
A modular Mutt configuration: per-account switching, msmtp for sending, and colour themes you can swap without touching the core config.
Building a Resilient Linux Workstation Backup System with rsync
A resilient Linux workstation backup system using rsync over SSH to a Synology NAS, with automated scheduling, timeout protection, and email reporting.
Rolling Hills Brewery: Home Brewing with Home Assistant
My home brewing setup: a stainless fermenter, Cornelius kegs, a DIY kegerator, and fermentation temperature control with Home Assistant and ESPHome.
Building a Private LDAP Address Book with OpenLDAP
A private OpenLDAP address book secured with LDAPS, providing centralised contact lookup for Mutt and Thunderbird on a LAN.