Category: Automation
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My First Small IoT Project: A Smart Water Tank Level Monitor
Starting your first Internet of Things (IoT) project can feel like opening a black box of circuits, code, and 3D printing fails. But the payoff—when that little red LED finally blinks, or in my case, when the water level reading finally appears on the screen—is worth every moment of frustration. My goal was simple: stop…
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Run Powerful AI on Your PC: My Hands-On Experience with Ollama and Small Language Models (10-Minute Read)
Hey everyone! Ever felt curious about playing around with Artificial Intelligence, but thought it needed a supercomputer that costs a fortune? Well, I’m here to share my personal journey of diving into the world of AI right on my regular PC, thanks to a fantastic tool called Ollama and the magic of small language models…
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Beyond the Hype: The Hard Truth About Generative AI’s 95% Failure Rate
Is the hype around generative AI starting to deflate? A groundbreaking new study from MIT is sending shockwaves through the tech world, revealing that a staggering 95% of generative AI projects are failing to deliver real business value. This eye-opening statistic is fueling concerns of a potential tech bubble, leaving many to wonder if the…
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Better Late Than Never: My DIY Smart Home Revolution is Underway!
NOTE: All the materials/software/solutions I’ll be using in this project will be open-source and designed by me; no ready-to-use solutions will be used. It will be a complete personal project. Introduction: Ever felt like you missed the boat on the smart home trend? For years, I watched from the sidelines as friends and tech enthusiasts…
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Unlock Your Own Cloud: Nextcloud on CLOUDPOKO Shared Hosting with CWP (Easy Setup Guide!)
Hey there, fellow digital traveler! Ever feel like your precious photos, documents, and memories are scattered across a dozen different cloud services, each with its own privacy policy and data limitations? I certainly did. For years, I relied on the big names for convenience, but a nagging feeling always lingered: was my data truly mine?…
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Liberating My Digital Life: How I Use n8n for Daily Work, Home, and Building Tools with ESP32
The author shares their experience with n8n, an open-source automation platform that simplifies digital tasks across work and home. With features like self-hosting for privacy, visual workflow creation, and integration with hardware like ESP32, n8n transforms daily routines, reduces manual effort, and enhances productivity without escalating costs.
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Unleashing the Web’s Potential: Your Ultimate Guide to Collecting Data for Personal Projects with Selenium
Unleashing the Web’s Potential: Your Ultimate Guide to Collecting Data for Personal Projects with Selenium In today’s data-driven world, the ability to collect information from various online sources can unlock incredible possibilities for personal projects. Whether you’re a hobbyist developer, a budding data scientist, or simply someone with a burning idea, accessing structured web data…