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Measure water level in cisterns and tanks with Home Assistant, ESPHome and TL-136 pressure sensor
How do you measure the fill level of a cistern or tank with little effort and good accuracy? I have a solution with ESPHome and a TL-136 pressure sensor. Including ESP32-C3 configuration, calibration and FAQ.
macshot: free open-source screenshot tool for macOS
macshot is a native, free open-source screenshot tool for macOS with annotations, screen recording, scroll capture, OCR and upload. It can do significantly more than the macOS built-in tools – and covers many of CleanShot X’s features.
The 5 Biggest Home Assistant Myths – and What's Really Behind Them
Home Assistant has to contend with plenty of misconceptions. I debunk the 5 most persistent myths – from “only for tech nerds” and “cloud-dependent” to update anxiety. With facts on power consumption, backup strategies, security, and what happens when the smart home maintainer is no longer around.
Incredible IEMs! KZ Castor and CCA Trio in-ear monitor tested
IEMs or in-ear monitors were actually more of a topic for stage musicians. In fact, these headphones are also a real alternative for hi-fi fans and for the studio.
Six Years of Tesla Model 3 – and Why I’m Now Looking at the Xpeng G6
I’ve been driving a Tesla Model 3 AWD Long Range since 2020. I never regretted it. It’s fast, efficient, reliable, and charging works as effortlessly
Six years of Tesla Model 3 - and why I'm now looking at the Xpeng G6
Six years of Model 3. Not a bad car - not at all. But at some point the little annoyances add up - and the market has caught up. The Xpeng G6 Performance is my serious candidate for switching from the Tesla Model 3. Here are my thoughts.
The Dilemma: Home Assistant Automations, Node-RED, or PyScript?
There are many ways to bring logic into your smart home. But which one is right for you? A comparison between native Home Assistant automations, the visual Node-RED, and the programmatic solution via PyScript — and why the “YAML hell” has lost its terror today.
The Dilemma: Home Assistant Automations, Node-RED or PyScript?
There are many ways to bring logic into the smart home. But which is the right one? A comparison between native Home Assistant automations, the visual Node-RED, and the programmatic solution via PyScript – and why the “YAML hell” has lost its horror today.
Home Assistant Labels: Organize Your Smart Home Cleverly and Automate Better
Use Home Assistant labels and areas strategically to organize your smart home flexibly and create smart automations easily.
Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printer: Detailed comparison with P1S and X1C - technology, workflow & filament variety 2025
In October 2025, Bambu Lab expanded its portfolio with the P2S, offering a technically advanced mid-range model that moves functionally much closer to the premium X1 Carbon (X1C) - without reaching the upper-class price range. For many 3D printing enthusiasts, prototyping professionals and makers, the P2S marks an interesting symbiosis of modern technology, user-friendliness and material variety.