Set up Prometheus, node_exporter, and Grafana to monitor 10+ Linux servers from a single Raspberry Pi 4. Scrape config, PromQL, and dashboards.
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Track package deliveries in Home Assistant with 17TRACK and automations
Connect 17TRACK's 3,200+ shipping carriers to Home Assistant. Automate porch cameras, smart locks, and quiet-hours alerts as packages arrive.
Ditching Claude Opus for GLM 5.1 in OpenClaw at $18/mo
OpenClaw on a budget: Z.ai GLM 5.1 at $18/mo works best, MiniMax highspeed at $40 handles heavier loads. China-hosted models trade privacy for cost.
OpenClaw vs Hermes and why memory kills agent loyalty
OpenClaw vs Hermes head-to-head from 1,300 r/openclaw migration comments. Why memory wins, where OpenClaw still leads, and when Codex beats both.
Claude Code vs COBOL: the AI migration controversy that crashed IBM's stock 13%
Claude Code accelerates COBOL migration documentation, but cannot replace the multi-year architectural redesign required for mainframe modernization.
URL Shortener in 200 Lines of Python
Build a production-ready URL shortener in under 200 lines of Python with FastAPI, SQLite, base62, click tracking, rate limiting, and QR codes.






