Hello World!

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I'd like to use this blog as an outlet for my hobbies, activities and thoughts. 

Topics I have in mind are

  • Home automation (based on Home Assistant)
  • Cooking
  • Various powershell scripting
  • DIY projects at home
  • Home labbing
  • Cat pictures. The internet seems to like those, and I have access to a cat some times. 
Also, this is my first blog. I have no idea what I'm doing.

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