Controlling Home Assistant from anywhere with Nabu Casa. Running LLMs with a single local file. Practising security concepts with OverTheWire Wargames. Using Fire TV Stick 4K Max to watch TV. Getting the most out of Bash. Hosting a podcast with WordPress, Libsyn, PowerPress, or Hugo.
Nabu Casa is a subscription service that allows secure access to Home Assistant and supports custom domain names and Let's Encrypt certificates.
Lamafile is an AI language model that runs on Windows, Linux, or Mac and provides information through a web interface or command line.
Deep dives
Naboo Karsa: A Subscription Service for Home Assistant Users
Naboo Karsa is a project developed by the original Home Assistant developers. It offers a subscription service that allows users to securely access their Home Assistant instance through an online portal. The service forwards API calls and the Home Assistant front-end portal directly to the user's instance. It also supports custom domain names and provides Let's Encrypt certificates for secure connections. The subscription fees help support the development of Home Assistant.
Lamafile: An AI Language Model for Answering Questions
Lamafile is an AI language model that runs Lama LLMs (Language Models) and provides answers to user questions. Users can download the executable file, which runs on Windows, Linux, or Mac. The model can be accessed through a web interface or by passing specific programming code in the command line. While the correctness of the answers can vary, the portability and ease of use of the model make it a fascinating tool for obtaining information.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max: A Surprisingly Good Media Streaming Device
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is highly recommended for users seeking a smooth media streaming experience on a 4K TV. Besides well-known apps like iPlayer, the device allows users to install open-source applications such as VLC and Jellyfin. This feature enables streaming local media files stored on a server through the Fire TV Stick. Despite concerns about Amazon's proprietary ecosystem, the device's ease of use, value for money, and ability to run open-source apps make it a desirable solution for media consumption.
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