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Learn Arduino Programming: A Simple Guide to Writing Your First Sketch

Learn how to write your first Arduino sketch with this step-by-step guide. Discover the structure of Arduino programming, create custom functions, and complete your first project: blinking an LED. Perfect for beginners exploring Arduino programming.

Modern voice assistant setup with glowing data lines in a minimalist smart home environment

Master Local Voice Control with Rhasspy: A DIY Guide for Home Assistant Integration

Learn how to set up Rhasspy, the open-source voice assistant, with Home Assistant for local, privacy-focused smart home control. This comprehensive guide covers installation, customization, and troubleshooting to get your DIY voice assistant running seamlessly.

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Soldering Like a Pro: Techniques for Clean and Reliable Connections

Learn how to solder like a pro! This comprehensive guide covers essential soldering techniques, from basic steps to pro tips, ensuring clean and reliable connections for any electronics project. Perfect for beginners and DIY enthusiasts looking to enhance their soldering skills.

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Illuminate Your World with WLED: A Complete Guide

Discover how to set up WLED on ESP32 for customizable LED lighting. Perfect for DIYers and tech enthusiasts looking to add smart lighting effects to any space

Cozy modern living room with smart home devices like a speaker, lights, and thermostat

Which Smart Home System is Best? A Look at Commercial and Open-Source Platforms

Discover the best smart home systems, from commercial platforms like Google Nest and Apple HomeKit to open-source options like Home Assistant. Compare features, costs, privacy, and compatibility to find the right fit for your home automation needs

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Why Small Form Factor PCs and Thin Clients Matter for Your Home Lab Setup

Discover the benefits of Small Form Factor PCs and thin clients in your home lab. Learn how these compact devices save space, reduce energy, and support a range of tech projects, from virtualization to home automation

Smart home setup with central voice assistant connecting devices in a modern living room

Bringing Magic Home: Diving into Voice-Controlled Home Assistants

Discover the magic of voice-controlled home assistants. Elevate your smart home with the latest tech and integrated systems!

Unlock Home Assistant: Quick Tutorials for Google, Nest, and Advanced Integrations

Unlock Home Assistant: Quick Tutorials for Google, Nest, and Advanced Integrations

Dive into Home Assistant tutorials! Master Nest, Google Assistant, and command line integrations with easy-to-follow guides.

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Best microcontroller for IoT projects

ESP8266 vs. ESP32: Which One Is Right for Your Project?

Discover the key differences between ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontrollers. Learn which board is best for your IoT project based on processing power, connectivity, GPIO pins, and more. Choose the right microcontroller for your next build!

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ESPHome Guide: Getting Started, Common Challenges, and Troubleshooting Tips

ESPHome is a powerful platform for creating custom smart home automation devices using ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers. Easily integrate sensors, lights, switches, and more using simple YAML configuration files.

A modern smart home with a Kasa TP-Link Smart Switch on the wall, glowing, and smart gadgets visible in a cozy living room.

This Tiny Device Is Changing Homes Everywhere—Is Yours Next?

Learn how Kasa TP-Link Smart Switches make home automation easy. From quick installation to Home Assistant integration, these switches offer energy-efficient, voice-controlled lighting. Explore their features and find out why they’re a top choice for smart home enthusiasts

Illustration of Bayesian sensor automation in a smart home setup

A Deep Dive Into Bayesian Sensors For Home Assistant!

Explore the power of Bayesian sensors in Home Assistant! Learn how to configure Bayesian sensors for smart home automations using probabilistic inference. This underused integration can help you optimize your home automation by analyzing historical data to predict future events.