Automation

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.

Diagram of the anacron-scheduled rsync backup flow from workstation to Synology NAS with email reporting

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.