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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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