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Takes I actually have.

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Home Automation

Home Assistant is genuinely great — but the learning curve is real. Here's what I'd tell myself on day one, plus a guide that goes deeper.

22 January 2025 · 3 min read

Tech

A quick introduction to the site — what it is, what I'll be writing about, and why I started it.

15 January 2025 · 2 min read