Author: jcianci12

TL:DR – You can get it here 🥳 Its been way too long in the making. But its finally done (well…maybe a few small tweaks left!) One of the biggest challenges when integrating HVAC systems into Home Assistant is controlling 24VAC devices like duct dampers and zone valves. Most smart home relay boards are designed…

On March 5, 2026, we brought a fresh ESP32 HVAC board online and documented a cleaner workflow for future installs. This post is the practical version of what happened: what worked, what confused us, and the exact flow we will use from now on. The Goal We wanted to: Step 1: Confirm Serial Connectivity First Before…

At some point every computer user runs into the same problem: Your hard drive is full… but you have no idea what’s taking up all the space. You open your file explorer, start digging through folders, and quickly realise it’s almost impossible to tell where the storage has gone. Is it videos? Old downloads? Some…

Environment: Oracle host + Authentik + Nginx Proxy Manager Why This Matters We saw a useful security pattern: This is exactly why keeping identity and proxy telemetry together is valuable. Even when traffic is noisy, the auth layer can still tell you what is being targeted. What Happened During investigation, we found two overlapping traffic…

If you’ve ever cooked a steak from an Australian supermarket and thought: “Why am I chewing this like a piece of boot leather?” You’re not alone. For a country famous for cattle, vast grazing land, and backyard barbecues, supermarket steak in Australia can sometimes be… surprisingly chewy. Meanwhile, the rest of the world seems to…

If you’ve followed TekOnline for a while, you’ll know I don’t really sit still. I tend to build things that solve problems I’ve personally run into — whether that’s digital platforms, automation tools, or hardware projects in the shed. Right now I’m working across four main projects: Here’s what each one is about. 🛠 WeHireIt…

I originally built localparts because something about Facebook Marketplace always felt… off. It works.It’s huge.It’s everywhere. But it isn’t built for buyers.And it isn’t built for sellers. It’s built for Facebook. And that distinction matters. The Real Objective of Facebook Marketplace Facebook isn’t a classifieds platform. It’s an engagement machine. Every feature — including Marketplace…

If you’re using Telerik or Kendo UI in your projects, you may have recently received an email about upcoming pricing changes. Starting April 1, 2026, Progress is updating renewal pricing for Telerik and Kendo UI products. Here’s what that means in practical terms. What’s Changing? From April 1, 2026, renewal prices will increase across Telerik…

When you’re planning a home loan — whether it’s your first property, a refinance, or an investment — one of the first things you’re likely to do is punch the numbers into a mortgage repayment calculator. But here’s the problem: not all calculators are made equal. Some give you a simple estimate. Others might tell…

There. It’s out Star Trek: Strange New Worlds isn’t just disappointing. It’s the most beautifully lit, meticulously costumed, aggressively marketed pile of horse manure ever beamed into orbit. And somehow that makes it worse. one of my favourite things used to be watching Star Trek- nope it’s writing about how bad this new series is.…