Sometimes you buy stuff, because you think it’s looks cool and will work for you. That’s what I’ve thought about an ultra wide display. But for some time, I’ve been longing for more of traditional proportions with a bit more kick in the resolution department.
Category: blog
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Smart Home Update – November 2025 – Heating Improvements!
We’ve been using smart thermostats for some time and the winter time makes it a bit more relevant as we go. They are great devices and save us a lot of money in the process, but they also have their own drawbacks, so it was about time to improve it.
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Pre-2026 update!
Once again I’m making that „you haven’t heard from me for a long time” post. As I have discovered, there has been a reason for it and I’ve felt it, but couldn’t really put a finger on it. I guess it’s never to late to get better.
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Smart Home and Home Lab – February 2025 Update!
Although, we’ve recently hit pause on our smart home development, a lot has happened in terms of the devices we’ve incorporated into our lives. There were also some small updates to our home Raspberry Pi server, so let me bring you up to speed!
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How Not To Kill Your CPU On A Budget
I’ve been running AMD’s AM5 platform for almost a year, but due to the budget constrains, I’ve reused some parts from the previous builds. One of them was an inadequate 120mm radiator AIO from Corsair and it was about time to replace it.
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In the Search for Gaming/Work Headset with Unreasonable Expectations…
With the perspective of sharing an office space with my dear Wife, it has become apparent to me I need to plug my ears shut to survive it. Not that I don’t like her talking, but her work requires a lot of it. Also, I’ve been guilty of blasting my calls from the speakers, so it was time to fix it.
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Smart Home Struggle – An Unexpected Update
Our apartment is nice and comfy, but when it comes to smarting it up with some HomeKit controllable fixtures, it has been a nightmare. The main culprit has always been the ancient electrical installation with no neutral wire. Fortunately, the market has evolved and things are much better now.
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Wahoo KICKR Core – a new quality of self-inflicted pain
Cycling in Winter is difficult, but you can make it even harder by moving it to home. I’ve been doing that for years, but I finally decided to ditch the noisy rollers and pull a trigger on life quality changing purchase.