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Smart Home

2/9/2026

Defeating LiftMaster Security+ 2.0: The $12 "Trojan Horse" Button Hack

I hate cloud dependencies. I especially hate when companies like Chamberlain (LiftMaster) lock down their hardware with "Security+ 2.0" encryption to force you into their MyQ cloud ecosystem.

8 min read

Smart Home

2/1/2026

Goodbye SmartThings: Why I Moved My Smart Home to Local Control

I used SmartThings for years. It was the easy choice. I bought the hub, connected it to Google Home, and for the most part, it worked. Until it didn't.

4 min read

Smart Home

1/21/2026

HAOS on Unraid: Why (and How) I Run Home Assistant as a VM

I love Docker. I use it for almost everything on my Unraid server. They all run in containers because it’s efficient and clean. But for Home Assistant? I treat it differently.

10 min read

Technology

12/18/2025

I Built 4 AI Apps for $0: How Groq’s Free API Powers My Life

I love free stuff. I also love fast stuff. Here are the four apps I built using Groq’s free API, and how you can do it too.

8 min read

Technology

11/8/2025

I Hired an AI Developer (And It’s Free): How I Use Google Jules to Build My Site

I built this latest version of my website without writing a single line of code. Here is exactly how I use Gemini and Google Jules to build features.

6 min read

Smart Home

9/20/2025

The "Where's the Remote?" Solution: Building a Universal Controller in Home Assistant

The couch cushions ate it. The dog hid it. Here is how I designed my "always-there" universal remote in Home Assistant.

7 min read

Smart Home

7/15/2025

Ditching Cable for Good: My OTA + Plex Setup That Replaced Xfinity TV

How I dropped my cable bill and built a better live TV experience with Plex and HDHomeRun.

5 min read

Home Networking

5/24/2025

From Scripts to Speedtest Tracker: How I Monitor My Internet Like a Pro (2025 Edition)

From using a Raspberry Pi, IFTTT and Google sheets in 2017 to using Docker and Unraid today.

9 min read

Technology

3/28/2025

AI in CPQ and CLM: Hype vs Reality in 2025

AI in CPQ and CLM? Not everything you hear is real! Here’s what’s working.

4 min read

Sales

1/15/2024

The Future of SaaS Sales: Trends to Watch in 2024

Exploring emerging trends in software sales and how businesses can adapt.

5 min read

Technology

1/10/2024

Optimizing Enterprise Technology Implementations

Best practices for successful technology rollouts in large organizations.

8 min read

Enterprise Sales

1/5/2024

Selling Enterprise Contract Management Software: Strategy, Discovery, and Results

How to uncover pain, match solutions to problems, and deliver ROI with modern CLM platforms.

6 min read

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