The Debugged Life
About this site
Technology is everywhere, shaping the way we live, work, and interact. Yet, for many, it can feel overwhelming, frustrating, or even opaque. The Debugged Life is my space to explore, simplify, and optimize the technology that powers our homes, workflows, and digital lives. Whether it’s smart home automation, self-hosting, or coding, my goal is to break down complex topics into practical, actionable insights—helping you take control of your own tech stack rather than letting it control you.
This blog is for those who enjoy tinkering, building, and self-hosting solutions rather than relying on closed ecosystems. Whether you’re setting up a smart home, migrating services to your own infrastructure, or diving deeper into automation and networking, you’ll find guides, experiences, and lessons learned—all with an engineer’s mindset of problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What you'll find here
The content on this site ranges from quick step by step tutorials for beginners, to in-depth deep dives and technical breakdowns for more advanced users. All the content comes from my own, hands-on experience in building, breaking and putting things back together. Some of the topics that we explore include:
- Guides on optimizing your Smart Home and Automation with different devices, tools, and integrations.
- Tutorials on Self Hosting your own services, from cloud alternatives to home lab setups, with a focus on Privacy and Security.
- Deep dives into New Products and Technology that can make life more seamless and efficient.
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Let’s debug life—one post at a time.
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