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swizzler··on Installing a Let's Encrypt TLS Certificate on a Brother Printer with Certbot
There’s a way to direct dns challenges to a dns server just for the dns acme challenges: https://blog.bryanroessler.com/2019-02-09-automatic-certbot-...

No need to give broader access

swizzler··on Self-Hosting like it's 2025
I was using straight filesystem backups for a while, but I knew they could be inconsistent. Since then, I've setup https://github.com/prodrigestivill/docker-postgres-backup-lo..., which regularly dumps a snapshot to the filesystem, which regular filesystem backups can consume. The README has restore examples, too

I haven't needed to tune selfhosted databases. They do fine for low load on cheap hardware from 10 years ago.

swizzler··on YouTube embeds ads into videos to beat ad blockers
For broadcast, there are at least a few open source ad detectors: https://github.com/erikkaashoek/Comskip, https://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Mythcommflag
swizzler··on Ask HN: What have you built with ESPHome, ESP8266 or similar hardware
Not OP, I use AirGradient recommended Senseair S8
swizzler··on Ask HN: What have you built with ESPHome, ESP8266 or similar hardware
Some one else used a stepper motor actuated cam to open a dishwasher, could be used instead of a linear actuator: https://community.home-assistant.io/t/diy-automatic-opener-f...
swizzler··on Ask HN: What have you built with ESPHome, ESP8266 or similar hardware
I have a very old rotary phone that you “dial” how bright to make the lights. esp8266 detects dial pulses, sends mqtt message to home assistant, home assistant sets zigbee can/recessed lights to requested setting
swizzler··on Ask HN: What have you built with ESPHome, ESP8266 or similar hardware
Controlling Mitsubishi mini split heat pumps instead of paying hundreds for Mitsubishis solution: https://github.com/geoffdavis/esphome-mitsubishiheatpump
swizzler··on Mercedes is trialing humanoid robots for 'low skill, repetitive' tasks
It's real! Kiva Systems built the roomba part that can raise a shelf above them and drive it around (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA5Bq-1fU4). Amazon bought them.
swizzler··on Should you split that file?
There is code bubbles. Early demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsPX0nElJ0k current site (eclipse plugin for java projects?): https://cs.brown.edu/~spr/codebubbles/index.html. Maybe also inspired Visual Studio debugger exploration. I haven't used it (but have wanted to)
swizzler··on The Philips Hue ecosystem is collapsing
I've had to force my Hue bulb into zigbee pairing mode by holding a Hue dimmer switch very close, then pressing and holding the on and off buttons until the light starts to flash and stops flashing, then releasing the on/off buttons.
swizzler··on Ask HN: What hardware are you running for your home server?
I keep 2x ~150 USD machines at home; 1 active, 1 cold spare. Current active is Dell 3020 w/ 4th gen i5-4590 3.3GHZ Quad-Core, 8 GB RAM. It has been enough for nextcloud, jellyfin, home assistant, backups. I think it averages about 30w
swizzler··on Killing Community
To me, on the internet, I mostly recognize "people [I've] seen before" via the username. Most of the good internet villages I venture to, a username is secondary to me. I care about the content first, which can come from lots of people, and the users/faces/people second, which are mostly just the extremes of my (dis)favor.

I think mod tools are huge. I also think voting on content is big, though. Finding a village that aligns with my value of content is more important than recognizing specific people online.

swizzler··on Ask HN: What are some cool but obscure data structures you know about?
I like consistent hashing (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consistent_hashing). When a hash table (or load balancing pool) needs to be resized, it usually reduces the number of keys (clients) that need to be remapped.
swizzler··on Show HN: The Concept of a Personal File System
I haven't read all these words yet, but I recognize enough of them to know I have similar interests. I was excited to see https://bazil.org/2014/04/24/introducing-bazil/. Of course, now defunct.
swizzler··on Let’s redesign the laptop for a work-from-home era
You might be interested in controlling Turbo Boost directly (e.g. google find this: http://tbswitcher.rugarciap.com/)

Your computer will be slower. Depending on the task that may or may not be welcome. Some video conferencing can eat all available CPU/GPU cycles and generate fan noise; this is probably a good time to manually disable Turbo Boost. Unless you want more sword fighting time, disabling during compilation tasks is probably not a great time.

Better battery life and less fan noise are benefits, though!

swizzler··on One man lost his life savings in a SIM hack, you can try to protect yourself
Enfani (previously don't port) has a product to prevent this: https://efani.com/

I haven't used it. I want to, but haven't wanted to deal with changing my family plan. It does make me more interested in a dual-sim phone.

swizzler··on Redecentralize.org
Syncthing runs relays to keep the user from knowing/caring: https://docs.syncthing.net/users/relaying.html
swizzler··on Should Failing Phish Tests Be a Fireable Offense?
A favorite example of mine even if it's contrived: https://twitter.com/sc00bzt/status/730903007014076416
swizzler··on Stop Wasting Connections, Use HTTP Keep-Alive
Be aware of the maximum connection bottlenecks in your stack, especially if you have an interactive app.

I've had apache refuse new requests because old connections were holding slots.