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Exploring OpenClaw: Setting up a Local-First AI Agent Gateway
I recently started exploring OpenClaw, an open-source, local-first AI agent gateway that provides a unified control plane for sessions, channels, tools, and events. This post touches on my initial setup and how I’m planning to use it.
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My Homelab Evolves++: Automating Workflows with n8n
The evolution of my homelab continues! This time, I’ve deployed a self-hosted n8n instance. n8n is a powerful workflow automation tool, often described as an open-source, self-hostable alternative to services like Zapier or IFTTT.
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My Homelab Evolves: Centralizing Control with Home Assistant
I’ve taken the next step in my homelab journey by deploying a self-hosted Home Assistant instance. This powerful open-source platform allows me to centralize control of all my smart home devices, create complex automations, and most importantly, keep all my data local and private.
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Matrix Synapse Server is now live!
I have recently deployed a personal Matrix Synapse homeserver, embracing the principles of federated, end-to-end encrypted communication. This move allows for greater control and sovereignty over my personal data.
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Partnering with AI: Using Gemini to Refine Blog Content
In the spirit of continuous improvement, I’m always looking for ways to enhance the quality of the content on this blog. To that end, I’m sharing a new step in my writing process: I’m now using Gemini to help review and refine my posts.
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Practical AI Image Generation with Z-Image Turbo on Consumer Hardware
Update (2026-02-27): This post has been updated to recommend Z-Image Turbo instead of SDXL.
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Time to kill the Ender Dragon
The Minecraft Bedrock server is up and running. Check the K3s Repository for details.
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Crafting a Custom Jekyll Layout with Gemini
This site needed a new look, so I enlisted the help of Gemini to customize a blog layout based on the classic Minima theme.
The goal was a clean, simple design that puts the content first, and I was impressed with how effectively it translated the requirements into a functional layout. It’s a great demonstration of using AI as a development partner for rapid prototyping.
edited by Gemini :)
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Building a Homelab: My First K3s Cluster on a Mini-PC
I’ve recently embarked on a new project: building a K3s cluster to learn Kubernetes from the ground up and to begin self-hosting various services. This post documents the initial setup and my progress so far.