February 7, 2026
A deep dive into integrating Home Assistant's MQTT data with a high-performance data stack (EMQX, InfluxDB, Grafana) running on a k3d Kubernetes cluster for long-term storage and advanced analytics.
January 29, 2026
How I use Nix, Nix Flakes, and Home Manager to create fully reproducible and declarative configurations for my NixOS and macOS systems.
January 18, 2026
How to bootstrap a GitOps workflow with ArgoCD, Sealed Secrets, and External Secrets Operator. Includes Azure Key Vault integration for enterprise-grade secrets management.
January 17, 2026
Based on community feedback, the homelab project now supports both Podman and Docker Desktop. Here's how to choose and switch between them.
January 15, 2026
How to build a portable, cloud-native Kubernetes environment on macOS using Podman and k3d. Includes NFS storage, Tailscale networking, and architecture decisions explained.
January 5, 2026
A personal take on the aquarium hobby as a DIY survival strategy, detailing the creation of HydroSense, an open-source IoT system for smart aquarium control, starting from old hardware to a full-fledged project roadmap.
October 28, 2025
Exploring the intricate balance within planted aquariums, from the Redfield Ratio to modern monitoring technology, and how this microcosm teaches profound lessons about nature, technology, and sustainability.
October 20, 2025
A personal reflection on connecting professional life in technology (DevOps, Kubernetes) with a passion for aquariums, highlighting similarities in monitoring, automation, and stability.