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Apache Superset Docker Deployment

Deploy Apache Superset with Docker for full-featured, self-hosted BI. No third-party required.
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Hosting Your Own VPN on a £1 VPS

Build your own VPN for privacy.
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Controlling Onboard LEDs on a Proxmox Node with OpenRGB

Control and persist RGB lighting on Proxmox using OpenRGB with a systemd service for startup.
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Tiny Wi-Fi Scanner with ESP32-C3-0.42 OLED

Built a mini Wi-Fi scanner with an ESP32-C3 and 0.42" OLED, surprisingly useful and super tiny.
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Building an ESP32 Drone

Modular, hackable, and a fun intro to low-level flight control.
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Containerizing Python Apps

How to containerize Python scripts with Docker, deploy via Portainer, and add uptime monitoring.
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Setting Up DNS-over-HTTPS on Technitium with Cloudflare

Secure Technitium DNS with DoH via Cloudflare, encrypt queries, and automate SSL renewal for privacy.
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Automated Meeting Status Indicator

ESP32-powered status display that shows when I'm busy or available.
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Building an IoT Doorbell with AI

A no-cloud, no-subscription, no-nonsense doorbell that works with Frigate and Home Assistant.
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Minimalist Pomodoro Timer w/ ESP32 T-Display

Buildin a Pomodoro timer with dynamic visuals and easy interaction using an ESP32 T-Display.
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Netdata - Simple Network Monitoring in 30 Minutes

Build a portable network monitoring device in 30 minutes using DietPi and Netdata on an Orange Pi Zero 3.
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Building a tiny ESP32 NAS

Turn an ESP32 into a mini NAS for lightweight file serving, browsing, and uploads via Wi-Fi.
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