Our First Camping Trip Together
My son’s first camping trip at Stocks Farm Camping in Essex, a first outing for our Arpenaz 4.1 tent, and the start of many more adventures together.
Homelab Journey Part 10: What’s Working, What Isn’t, and What’s Next
A candid look at what’s been successful, what’s been painful, and where I’m taking my homelab next.
Why I Prefer Boring Technology
“Boring” tech is often the most reliable. Here’s why I lean toward proven tools instead of chasing trends.
Homelab Journey Part 9: Managing Everything with Portainer
Portainer gives me visibility and control over my Docker Swarm without getting in the way. Here’s how I use it day-to-day.
The Tradeoff Mindset: Every Tool Has a Cost
Every technology decision comes with tradeoffs—whether you acknowledge them or not. Here’s how I evaluate tools.
Homelab Journey Part 8: Automation with Home Assistant
My approach to home automation: keep it simple, keep it reliable, and avoid turning your house into a debugging session.
What “Production-Ready” Actually Means
“Production-ready” is often overused. Here’s what I think actually matters before shipping something real.
Introducing Odometer
Odometer is a local-first CLI and TUI for tracking what a car actually costs to own.
Homelab Journey Part 7: Backups with Restic That I Actually Trust
Backups are easy to ignore—until you need them. Here’s how I set up Restic and why I trust it with my data.
Stop Building for Scale You Don’t Have
Designing for millions of users sounds smart—until it slows you down. Here’s how I think about scaling realistically.