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Kevin's notebook of software engineering projects, homelab setups, and everything else.

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Featured article

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How to Run Claude Code on Raspberry Pi 4 for Free with OpenRouter

Turn your Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB) into an AI-powered dev station. Learn how to run Claude Code using OpenRouter's free models for a zero-cost, terminal-based homelab engineer that builds your infrastructure in minutes.

Homelab··5 min read
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Recent

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02·Homelab·

Seamless Site-to-Site Networking - How I Linked Two Homes Without Installing Tailscale Everywhere

Moving out of your parents home is a big milestone, but for a self-hosted enthusiast, it presents a unique challenge how do you keep your homelab services accessible across two different locations? In this guide, I’ll show you how to use Tailscale and Caddy to build a secure bridge between two homes. You'll learn how to make remote services like Nextcloud, Immich, and Jellyfin feel completely local on any device—including smart TVs—without the headache of installing VPN clients on every single piece of hardware.

6 min read
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How to Install Pi-hole on OpenMediaVault with Docker (Ad-Free Home Network Setup)

Block ads across your entire home network with Pi-hole on OpenMediaVault — no Raspberry Pi required. In this guide, you’ll learn how to install Pi-hole using Docker on OMV, fix common port conflicts, and configure your router for network-wide ad blocking. It’s the perfect self-hosted solution for faster, cleaner, and more private browsing at home.

5 min read
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Stack

what I reach for

Stack

what I reach for
Languages
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonGoJavaCPHPHTMLCSS
Frontend & Mobile
ReactReact NativeFlutterAndroid StudioXcode
Data
MySQLPostgreSQLKafka
Infra
DockerKubernetesLinuxNix
AI & Agents
Claude CodeCodexHermes AgentOpenClawOpenCodeGitHub Copilot
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Archive

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04How I Installed Audio Drivers on a Chinese Motherboard With No Official SupportMay 26, 202505Secure Self-Hosted Password Manager - Deploying Vaultwarden with Tailscale and DockerMay 23, 202506How I Made My UNRAID Server Smart Enough to Sleep – and Wake on DemandMay 15, 2025
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