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 In the heart of the city, where the glow of streetlights often overshadows the plight of those without a home, there's a poignant narrative that remains untold. The city's aid, while commendable, reaches only those who've wandered the streets for a year—those deemed 'zombies' or 'homeless.' Yet, in the shadows lurk the forgotten ones: the boosters, the outcasts, and the desperate souls driven to crime not by choice, but by the sheer instinct to survive. These individuals, though marred by circumstance, are warriors in their own right. With a fierce determination to cling to life, they fight tooth and nail for every scrap of food, every moment of safety. Their spirit of resilience is a stark contrast to the defeated posture of those who've been labeled 'zombies,' who've been robbed of more than just their possessions—they've been stripped of their will to fight, to hope, to dream. This neglect is not just an oversight; it's a tragedy—...

In the ever-evolving landscape of smart home technology, there's a standout star that's been illuminating spaces with its brilliance: WLED. From creating vibrant lighting displays to setting the mood for any occasion, WLED offers a seamless and customizable experience that brings your imagination to life. Let's delve into why WLED is the ultimate choice for lighting enthusiasts and how effortlessly it can be set up to transform your environment. ### What is WLED? WLED, short for "WiFi LED Controller," is an open-source software platform that allows users to control addressable LED strips using a variety of devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or computers. Developed by Aircoookie, WLED is compatible with popular LED strip controllers like the ESP8266 and ESP32, making it accessible to a wide range of users. ### The Cool Factor 1. **Limitless Creativity**: With WLED, your imagination is the only limit. Create mesmerizing lighting effects, sync your lights to musi...

 Setting up home assistant on a hp t620. Found a fix to use Wi-Fi  https://community.home-assistant.io/t/changing-connectivity-to-wifi-via-cli/593450

 

 I like this iteration of a carry case for the mini DSO112.

 Here's the steps to get home assistant supervised on a m1 macbook air using parallels. Create a new VM, download and install debian 11.3 After the install is complete,  upgrade debian from bullseye to bookworm. sudo su   enter your password. nano /etc/apt/sources.list press ctrl + \ type bullseye press enter type bookworm press enter press ctrl + o press enter press ctrl + x apt update apt upgrade --without-new-pkgs apt full-upgrade reboot now log back on and complete the setup open terminal sudo su install dependencies apt install \ apparmor \ jq \ wget \ curl \ udisks2 \ libglib2.0-bin \ dbus \ lsb-release \ systemd-journal-remote \ systemd-resolved \ network-manager -y install docker curl -fsSL get.docker.com | sh download os-agent curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/home-assistant/os-agent/releases/latest | jq -r '.assets[] | select(.name | endswith("aarch64.deb")) | .browser_download_url' | xargs wget you will get confirmation once its downloaded ...