From the perspective of a Linux developer, troubleshooting Windows can be both a familiar yet foreign experience. On Linux, the command line is a powerful, versatile tool central to system management and troubleshooting. The file system hierarchy and permissions are well-defined and predictable. When transitioning to Windows, the reliance on graphical user interfaces can feel cumbersome, and the command line […]
In the realm of farming, where tradition and innovation often clash, my dad stands as a testament to the old ways. Yet, his unwavering love for farming, passed down from his own father, sparked an unexpected journey of continuous improvement on our hay farm. Mowing and baling hay, particularly the premium rye grass, is his pride and joy. One day, […]
Introduction In a world that often associates discipline with restrictions, the paradoxical idea that “Discipline equals Freedom” takes center stage in Jocko Willink and Leif Babin’s book, Extreme Ownership. Through inspiring stories and practical advice derived from their experiences in the U.S Navy Seals, the authors shed light on how leadership principles can empower teams of any size. In this […]
I get a lot of questions about the heads up display style display that I have in my home. It’s great for keeping up with my daily calendar, the weather, and displaying camera feeds. This guide assumes that you already have an instance of Home Assistant running and some basic data that you’d like to display. There are lots of […]
I work on the command line a LOT. Using command line tools allows you to be creative by combining different tools and data to accomplish more complex tasks and speed up tasks that are performed routinely. Getting into the habit of making daily tasks easier to repeat is the first step in automating and increasing efficiency. Readers of the book […]
Cathy O’Neil paints a truly harrowing picture of how the promise of big data and big tech to improve the lives of everyone, might only be improving the lives of a few. Algorithms are everywhere and are increasing inequality and driving division in many parts of our lives. Cathy presents data from studies on how algorithms and data are used […]
As an engineer and maker, physical devices have a special magic to me. So when I started reading Tony Fadell’s story of making some of the most influential electronic devices of the 21st century I was hooked. Build is chocked full of practical advice for how to survive the corporate world as a passionate, creative person. I have experienced first […]
The Home Assistant community celebrated the 10th anniversary of the platform in September. The project leaders hosted a live stream on YouTube where they discussed some of the major milestones of the past. The team revealed a new logo, and shared their vision of the future of open source home automation. It was a pleasure to witness what is possible […]
The second book in Hugh Howey’s Silo trilogy, Shift is an immersive and claustrophobic environment. As a Georgia native, I especially enjoyed that this series is set in rural outskirts of Atlanta. The skyline lays in ruins off in the distance, over the rolling hills of North Georgia. The timeline alternates between the past, before a catastrophic event forced a […]
If you are working with Linux servers of any shape or size, this is a must have book. Brendan Gregg’s Systems Performance is crammed full of valuable checklists, strategies and tools to help you debug, measure, and eliminate performance bottlenecks. The chapter on analysis and measuring methodology is worth the price alone. I used this book as a guide to […]