Greg Helding

A local garage entry system with individual access codes, scheduled permissions, and an audit log—all without a cloud subscription.

An e-ink office status sign controlled by Home Assistant and a phone app, with no cloud dependency and battery-saving sleep.

I have a new automated blog post publishing workflow to go with my new website architecture.

My favorite new tool from 2024 is Obsidian. It helps me organize my projects, my knowledge, and my thoughts.

Just in time for the new year, my website has a new look and a new infrastructure!

To decrease my reliance on proprietary software solutions, increase data sovereignty, and reduce subscriptions, I am using Home Assistant: an open-source software package that is like a super “smart home hub.”

I had a great time at Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 2024 - retro treasures for the workbench, meeting favorite YouTubers, and the debut of the Stop Bits.