Welcome#
I’m excited to launch this technical blog where I’ll be sharing my experiences, learnings, and projects across various areas of technology. Whether you’re here for AI experiments, Ruby/Rails development, self-hosting guides, smart home automation ideas, or tech stuff in general I hope you’ll find something valuable.
What to Expect#
This blog will cover a diverse range of topics, all united by a common thread: practical, hands-on technology exploration.
Self-Hosting on Unraid#
Self-hosting is both a hobby and a practical skill. I’ll document:
- Unraid tips and tricks
- Docker container deployments
- Service recommendations and comparisons
- Backup strategies and disaster recovery
- Network configuration and security
Smart Home Automation#
Home automation is endlessly fascinating. Topics will include:
- All things Homekit
- Device integrations and compatibility
- Automation blueprints and ideas
- Project walkthroughs
AI Projects#
The AI landscape is evolving rapidly. I’ll explore:
- Practical AI applications for everyday tasks
- AI tool evaluations and comparisons
Ruby/Rails Development#
As a Ruby/Rails developer, I’ll be sharing:
- Best practices and design patterns
- Performance optimization techniques
- Gem recommendations and reviews
- Real-world problem-solving approaches
- Framework updates and new features
Tech Experiments#
Sometimes the best learning comes from trying new things:
- New tool evaluations
- Development workflow improvements
- Infrastructure experiments
- Technology comparisons
- Problem-solving journeys
Why Another Tech Blog?#
Fair question! Here’s my motivation:
Learning by Teaching: Writing about technology forces me to deeply understand topics and organize my thoughts clearly.
Documentation: I’ve solved countless problems by finding blog posts from developers who encountered similar issues. This is my way of contributing back.
Community: The tech community thrives on shared knowledge. I hope to both learn from and contribute to that ecosystem.
Personal Archive: This blog serves as my own reference for solutions and approaches I’ve discovered.
The Tech Stack#
I’m a firm believer in practicing what you preach. This blog is built with modern, performant technologies:
- Hugo: One of the fastest static site generators
- Blowfish Theme: Beautiful, feature-rich, and blazing fast
- Tailwind CSS v4: Latest version with the new Oxide engine
- Cloudflare Pages: Global CDN hosting with automatic deployments
- Seline Analytics: Privacy-first, lightweight analytics
- No tracking cookies: Your privacy matters
Want the full details? Check out the Tech Stack page.
What Makes This Blog Different?#
Privacy First#
No Google Analytics. No tracking cookies. No personal data collection. I use Seline, a privacy-focused analytics service that respects your privacy while giving me basic insights about what content resonates.
Performance Obsessed#
Every page loads in milliseconds. The entire site is pre-rendered static HTML, served from a global CDN. No JavaScript required for core functionality (though some features enhance the experience).
What’s Next?#
I have several posts in the pipeline, stay tuned and see!
Stay Connected#
Feedback Welcome#
This is a new project, and I’m always looking to improve. If you have suggestions, find errors, or want to see specific topics covered, please reach out!
Thanks for reading, and I hope you’ll stick around for the journey ahead.
Published: October 18, 2025