Blog: #howto

Setting up Time Machine backups for Apple devices on a Linux-based NAS has become significantly easier and faster thanks to Samba’s new features. With a well-configured Samba server on Debian, you can seamlessly backup macOS devices over the network and access your NAS with minimal setup. No more manually creating sparsebundles or struggling with complex configurations.

by Sven Reifschneider • 01 November 2024

Ready to take your OpenStreetMap skills to the next level? In this post, we walk you through creating a custom tile server for the entire European region—from setting up powerful hardware to generating map tiles and serving them on your own web server.

by Sven Reifschneider • 16 September 2024 • 1 comment

Ever wondered what it takes to create your own map server using OpenStreetMap data? Spoiler: it’s a long, winding journey filled with challenges, retries, and valuable lessons. In this post, I share my experience navigating the complexities of OSM.

by Sven Reifschneider • 09 September 2024

Airplanes have always fascinated me, but the ability to receive and track their signals took this fascination to a new level. With a simple DVB-T stick and a bit of DIY enthusiasm, I built my own ADS-B antenna and dove into the exciting world of flight tracking.

by Sven Reifschneider • 02 September 2024

Ever wanted to maintain high-precision time in your local network, independently from public NTP servers? Whether for projects like an ADS-B airplane tracker or just to have an ultra-precise time source, setting up a GPS-based NTP server on a Raspberry Pi can be the perfect solution. In this detailed guide, I'll walk you through every step of the process.

by Sven Reifschneider • 22 July 2024

A guide on using a USB webcam under Linux for time-lapse photography or providing a live photo feed for the internet.

by Sven Reifschneider • 26 May 2014 • 1 comment

On older systems, Samba 4 isn't always readily available, yet this newer version offers numerous advantages.

by Sven Reifschneider • 26 May 2014 • 1 comment

For the WMR200 Weather Station, Weewx stands out as the best software option on Linux.

by Sven Reifschneider • 29 October 2013 • 1 comment

Easily create a Mini-NAS using the Fujitsu Futro S400 Thin Client.

by Sven Reifschneider • 25 October 2013 • 2 comments

A guide to repurposing the Fujitsu Futro S400 Thin Client into a mini-server.

by Sven Reifschneider • 23 October 2013 • 6 comments