How to Automatically Back Up and Restore Your Home Assistant Configuration to GitHub or GitLab (with Zero Downtime)

Easily automate Home Assistant config backups to GitHub or GitLab with step-by-step scripts and instant restore tips. Home Assistant is the brains of your smart home, but even the most seasoned tinkerers have experienced the frustration of a corrupted SD card, accidental misconfiguration, or a failed upgrade. What if you could instantly roll back to a working state or migrate your entire setup to a new server with just one script? That’s the power of automated versioned backups with GitHub or GitLab. ...

September 1, 2025 · 5 min · Ruhani Rabin

How to Setup Your Macbook as a Desktop

Do you know you can setup your Macbook Pro so that it can work like a desktop? It’s actually pretty simple. Here is what you will need for the setup: A good monitor, it is better if the device is 2K or 4K and at least 26 inches of size. Typically, these monitors comes with HDMI connection option. USB-C to HDMI cable, this will connect your MacBook pro 2016 or later version to the monitor. Also provide audio routing if your monitor comes with Speakers. A bluetooth wireless keyboard. Logitech has a good working capability with MacBooks. A bluetooth wireless mouse, Logitech MX Anywhere 2 is a great option for this. How do you set it up: First connect your bluetooth wireless keyboard and mouse with your Macbook Now you can close the lid of your Macbook to sleep position Attach the power supply Attach the USB-C to HDMI cable from your MacBook pro to your monitor Turn on the Monitor if it is not already At this point Macbook will wake up from sleep without opening the lid It will ask you to enter your Macbook Password to continue You can use your wireless bluetooth keyboard and mouse to continue your work Setup your monitor as extended desktop from display options After this process, you will adjust your desktop resolution as the way that fits best for the monitor you have. ...

May 1, 2024 · 2 min · Ruhani Rabin

Tools to Help You Searching for a Reliable Used Car

Finding the perfect used car can feel like navigating a maze, but with the right tools to help, you can steer clear of lemons and drive away with a reliable used car. Let’s explore how to navigate the used car buying process with confidence. Understanding the Used Car Market Understanding the Used Car Market Overview of Used Vehicle Listings Navigating the world of used vehicle listings can be overwhelming, but smart car search tools can help. These tools aggregate car listings from multiple car sites, including giants like Autotrader and Cars.com, as well as dealership inventory feeds. Some platforms combine dealership and private seller listings, giving you a comprehensive view of the market value all in one place. Whether you prefer the extensive selection of AutoTempest or the straightforward return policies of CarMax and Carvana, understanding these options is key. ...

February 9, 2024 · 6 min · Ruhani Rabin

Power Tools You Need for Your New Mac

You’ve just got your new Mac. What’s next? Well, now you need to get hold of all the power tools you need for your new Mac. The right software and tools enable us to accomplish our goals much more efficiently by using less amount of time. MacOS platform is well known for their software stability. There could be a long list of software if we go down to the general direction of software selection. I will try not to go overboard with this. ...

February 1, 2024 · 4 min · Ruhani Rabin

True Dark Theme for CyberPanel OpenLiteSpeed UI

I have started using OpenLiteSpeed and CyberPanel for easier Litespeed management. You can have a tremendous amount of performance for a low price. That will be another story to tell. CyberPanel UI might not be the most intuitive, but it is very workable and stable to use, even for a production setup. But, be cautious about the server settings and harden the server for maximum security. Here is how CyberPanel usually looks like: ...

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · Ruhani Rabin