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Hackster.io

@hacksterio.bsky.social

Rob Lauer's project lets you point an AI agent at your IoT product data and derive real insights through Notehub IQ from Blues.

IoT Forensics with Blues and Notehub IQ

Point an AI agent at your IoT product data and derive real insights, using real data, through Notehub IQ from Blues. By Rob Lauer.

www.hackster.io

August 18, 2026 at 5:18 PM

IT Notes - https://it-notes.dragas.net

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**Managing ZFS Full Pool Issues with Reserved Space**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2024/11/28/managing-zfs-full-pool-issues-with-reserved-space/

#data #filesystems #freebsd #itnotes #linux #notehub #recovery #series #tipsandtricks #tutorial #zfs

November 29, 2024 at 8:15 AM

IT Notes - https://it-notes.dragas.net

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**Why I Love FreeBSD**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2026/03/16/why-i-love-freebsd/

#itnotes #notehub #freebsd #ownyourdata #server #sysadmin

Why I Love FreeBSD

A personal reflection on my first encounter with FreeBSD in 2002, how it shaped the way I design and run systems, and why its philosophy, stability, and community still matter to me more than twenty years later.

it-notes.dragas.net

March 16, 2026 at 7:14 AM

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**Why I (still) love Linux**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/24/why-i-still-love-linux/

#itnotes #notehub #linux #ownyourdata #server #sysadmin

Why I (still) love Linux

I usually publish articles about how much I love the BSDs or illumos distributions, but today I want to talk about Linux (or, better, GNU/Linux) and why, despite everything, it still holds a place in my heart.

it-notes.dragas.net

November 24, 2025 at 7:58 AM

Alex Bucknall

@bucknalla.dev

First blog post for @buildwithblues.bsky.social! I wrote up a guide for how to deploy an E2E encrypted application using Notecard and Notehub.

dev.blues.io/blog/securin...

Securing Edge Applications: Encryption with Notecard

Learn how to secure your real world applications and protect sensitive data with Notecard and Notehub

dev.blues.io

December 4, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Matt Black

@matt-black.bsky.social

Fueling the Future of #AI with Optimized #Data Streams - There is no AI without embedded, #IntelligentMachines- something that the market is beginning to reflect. In fact, embedded AI is driving #innovation in every industry imaginable.

More: blues.com/blog/fueling...

Fueling the Future of AI with Optimized Data Streams

Discover how Notecard and Notehub power embedded AI applications through efficient, secure data collection and handling.

blues.com

January 16, 2025 at 7:27 AM

Stefano Marinelli

@bsd.cafe

FediMeteo: How a Tiny €4 FreeBSD VPS Became a Global Weather Service for Thousands

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/02/26/fedimeteo-how-a-tiny-freebsd-vps-became-a-global-weather-service-for-thousands/

#fediverse #freebsd #runbsd #hosting #itnotes #networking #notehub #server #snac #snac2 […]

Original post on mastodon.bsd.cafe

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February 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM

IT Notes - https://it-notes.dragas.net

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**Introducing the illumos Cafe: Another Cozy Corner for OS Diversity**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/08/18/introducing-the-illumos-cafe/

#itnotes #notehub #bhyve #community #data #fediverse #illumos #ownyourdata #server #social #web #zfs

Introducing the illumos Cafe: Another Cozy Corner for OS Diversity

Introducing illumos Cafe: a community-run hub on illumos, inspired by BSD Cafe. Fediverse-ready (Mastodon, snac). Built for OS diversity, transparency, and positivity.

it-notes.dragas.net

August 18, 2025 at 7:08 AM

Blues

@buildwithblues.bsky.social

AI starts with good data, and Blues Notecard and Notehub make it easy. See how we simplify data collection, secure transmission, and scaling for embedded AI. Ready to power your projects? Check out our latest blog ⬇️ blues.com/blog/fueling...

Fueling the Future of AI with Optimized Data Streams

Discover how Notecard and Notehub power embedded AI applications through efficient, secure data collection and handling.

blues.com

January 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM

IT Notes - https://it-notes.dragas.net

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**Static Web Hosting on the Intel N150: FreeBSD, SmartOS, NetBSD, OpenBSD and Linux Compared**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/19/static-web-hosting-intel-n150-freebsd-smartos-netbsd-openbsd-linux/

#itnotes #notehub #freebsd #illumos #jail #linux #netbsd #openbsd #ownyourdata #server […]

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November 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM

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**Make Your Own Backup System – Part 2: Forging the FreeBSD Backup Stronghold**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/07/29/make-your-own-backup-system-part-2-forging-the-freebsd-backup-stronghold/

#itnotes #notehub #backup #bhyve #borg #data #filesystems #freebsd #jail #ownyourdata #proxmox […]

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July 29, 2025 at 6:09 AM

IT Notes - https://it-notes.dragas.net

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**Installing Void Linux on ZFS with Hibernation Support**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/12/22/void-linux-zfs-hibernation-guide/

#itnotes #notehub #desktop #linux #ownyourdata #server #tutorial #voidlinux #zfs

Installing Void Linux on ZFS with Hibernation Support

A practical guide to installing Void Linux on a ZFS root with LUKS-encrypted swap and working hibernation support.

it-notes.dragas.net

December 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM

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**I Almost Died for a Full Sentry Database**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2024/12/28/i-almost-died-for-a-full-sentry-database/

#data #horrorstories #itnotes #notehub #recovery #sentry #stories

I Almost Died for a Full Sentry Database

A tale of bad logging practices, overengineering, and a near-death experience.

it-notes.dragas.net

December 28, 2024 at 8:14 AM

IT Notes - https://it-notes.dragas.net

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**Improving snac Performance with Nginx Proxy Cache**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/01/29/improving-snac-performance-with-nginx-proxy-cache/

#data #fediverse #freebsd #hosting #itnotes #networking #nginx #notehub #ownyourdata #server #snac #snac2 #social #tipsandtricks #tutorial #web

Improving snac Performance with Nginx Proxy Cache

Using nginx to cache snac multimedia files to boost performance

it-notes.dragas.net

January 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM

TJ VanToll

@tjvantoll.bsky.social

Tomorrow I’ll be showing off my vibe coding workflow in a live webinar. It should be fun. Join me! blues.com/register-vib...

Webinar - Vibe Code a Cloud Dashboard with AI, Blues Notecard, and Notehub APIs

Learn how to "vibe code" a cloud dashboard using data from your IoT products in this live webinar where we will build and deploy a solution.

blues.com

April 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM

IT Notes - https://it-notes.dragas.net

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**FreeBSD vs. SmartOS: Who's Faster for Jails, Zones, and bhyve VMs?**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/09/19/freebsd-vs-smartos-whos-faster-for-jails-zones-bhyve/

#itnotes #notehub #bhyve #data #freebsd #hosting #illumos #jail #linux #ownyourdata #server #smartos #sysadmin #virtualization #zones

FreeBSD vs. SmartOS: Who's Faster for Jails, Zones, and bhyve VMs?

Which virtualization host performs better? I put FreeBSD and SmartOS in a head-to-head showdown. The performance of Jails, Zones, and bhyve VMs surprised me, forcing a second round of tests on different hardware to find the real winner.

it-notes.dragas.net

September 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM

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**Launching BSSG - My Journey from Dynamic CMS to Bash Static Site Generator**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/04/07/launching-bssg-my-journey-from-dynamic-cms-to-bash-static-site-generator/

#itnotes #notehub #blogging #bssg #freebsd #linux #netbsd #openbsd #ownyourdata #server #ssg #web

Launching BSSG - My Journey from Dynamic CMS to Bash Static Site Generator

Announcing the public release of BSSG, a Bash Static Site Generator born from a personal journey away from complex dynamic CMS. Discover a simple, portable alternative for your blog.

it-notes.dragas.net

April 7, 2025 at 6:18 AM

Blues

@buildwithblues.bsky.social

🚀 Ready to see the future of development? Join us for a live webinar tomorrow, 4/9, as the Blues Developer Relations team vibe code an entire cloud dashboard from scratch and deploy it to a web host in real-time. Register now and we’ll send you the recording as well!

blues.com/register-vib...

Webinar - Vibe Code a Cloud Dashboard with AI, Blues Notecard, and Notehub APIs

Learn how to "vibe code" a cloud dashboard using data from your IoT products in this live webinar where we will build and deploy a solution.

blues.com

April 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM

IT Notes - https://it-notes.dragas.net

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**Make Your Own Internet Presence with NetBSD and a 1 euro VPS – Part 1: Your Blog**

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/04/22/make-your-own-internet-presence-with-netbsd-and-a-1-euro-vps-part-1-your-blog/

#itnotes #notehub #blogging #bssg #netbsd #ownyourdata #series #server #ssg #tutorial #web

Make Your Own Internet Presence with NetBSD and a 1 euro VPS – Part 1: Your Blog

Create a personal blog with NetBSD on a 1€ VPS - efficient, secure, and completely under your control. Minimal cost, maximum performance. Because your thoughts don't need to float in someone else's cloud.

it-notes.dragas.net

April 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM

unrayocruel.bsky.social

@unrayocruel.bsky.social

Análisis forense de IoT con Blues y Notehub IQ
El sistema usa Blues Notecard para almacenar datos localmente y sincronizarlos con la nube Notehub con bajo consumo energético, sin necesidad de SIM ni cuotas mensuales.