Antonio Vargas Engineer with decades in tech, now self-hosting everything but lunch. Writing sharp, nerdy takes on automation, code, and life outside the corporate matrix. Seattle, WA https://thedebugged.life 27 posts
Captain's Logs 13 Mar 2025 · 8 min read Creating a HomeSeer rPi image Build a better HomeSeer Raspberry Pi image: 64-bit OS, smaller size, and systemd service support. Read more
HomeSeer 10 Mar 2025 · 11 min read Running HomeSeer on Raspberry Pi Build your own powerful smart home hub with a tiny footprint. We'll put together a dedicated HomeSeer system using a Raspberry Pi 4. Read more
HomeSeer 10 Mar 2025 · 12 min read My Favorite HomeSeer Integrations A walk-through of my favorite HomeSeer integrations, from locks, switches, sensors, blinds, speakers and much more. Read more
HomeSeer 10 Mar 2025 · 12 min read Getting Started with HomeSeer A beginner’s guide to home automation, from controlling devices to setting up simple automation with events, and much more. Read more
Docker 6 Mar 2025 · 5 min read Simple Container Management With Portainer Managing Docker containers can be complex, but Portainer simplifies it with a user-friendly UI. Learn how to deploy, monitor, and manage containers effortlessly. Read more
Guides 1 Mar 2025 · 8 min read Real-Time Server Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana Keep tabs on your Linux server’s health in real-time. Use Grafana to monitor CPU, memory, storage, process and container metrics. Read more
Docker 1 Mar 2025 · 6 min read Reference: Docker Setup and Storage Management Why use Docker for deployment, how to install it on a Linux server, and best practices for managing application data. Read more
Guides 25 Feb 2025 · 10 min read Using a Custom Domain with Gmail Your own email, your own domain: a simple guide to personalize your email address without switching inboxes. Read more
HomeSeer 17 Feb 2025 · 13 min read Direct Access for HomeSeer Learn how to securely access your HomeSeer server remotely using Cloudflare Tunnels or Tailscale Read more