Articles posted on 2023

Home Assistant Wall Panel

For a while I was using TabletClock with old tablets. But this has not been updated in a while. I was thinking of writing my own version until I found WallPanel. Essentially it is purposely built web-browser with special features which makes it possible to use it to replaces TabletClock. Essentially, I could replace TabletClock with a web-page showing the time and a weather ...

RDP vs VNC

For years I have been using VNC for my remote desktop needs. This works usually well enough. The features that I like are: Basic set-up is easy Desktop sessions are persistent Can be used to view an actual X11.org desktop. ...

Docker on Void

This is a quick recipe to run Docker on void: Make sure your system is up-to-date: sudo xbps-install -Syu ...

Home Assistant sensors

I finished migrating my VeraEdge to Home Assistant. I think after using it for some time, I find Home Assistant far superior to the VeraEdge in every way. So, I took the time to mostly standardise my sensors which make things simpler to manage/mantain. As such, essentially I am only using 4 types of sensors: ...