Best of IoT — November 2024

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   Spacelift·2y

   K3s vs K8s: Differences, Use Cases & Alternatives

   K3s is a lightweight, production-ready Kubernetes distribution tailored for resource-constrained environments such as IoT, edge computing, and local development. It simplifies deployment through a single binary, uses less memory and CPU, and includes default tools like containerd and Traefik. While K3s is easier to set up and maintain compared to standard Kubernetes (K8s), it may lack some advanced features and security options. Managed cloud services like Amazon EKS and Google GKE offer alternative options for more complex, large-scale environments.

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   Fireship·1y

   D-Link says “just buy a new router” after 9.8 critical vulnerability…

   D-Link has announced that a critical 9.8 vulnerability affecting its NAS and router devices will not be fixed due to the devices reaching their end-of-life. This exposes users to potential remote code execution and security breaches. The company recommends purchasing new devices instead. The post also highlights the broader industry practice of planned obsolescence and provides an ethical hacking overview for educational purposes.

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   DevOps·2y

   Requested ChatGPT to create an image representing my life based on our interactions.

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   It's Foss·1y

   9 Projects Ideas to Get into DIY Mode With Raspberry Pi Pico

   The Raspberry Pi Pico is a versatile microcontroller favored by hobbyists. Highlighting nine different projects, it showcases the Pico's capabilities in practical and creative applications, from temperature monitoring and automatic watering systems to motion-activated lights and a DIY oscilloscope. These projects cater to both beginners and seasoned hobbyists, offering a gateway into the world of DIY electronics and home automation.

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   A Java geek·1y

   Why Home Assistant?

   The author attended a talk on using DevOps observability tools for home automation and became interested in Home Assistant, an open-source platform. With various 'smart' devices in their home and concerns about privacy, they aim to enhance control and privacy through a centralized, local-first approach to home automation. They detail their current smart home setup and explain why they decided to implement Home Assistant.

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   Hacker News·2y

   Relativty an Open-source VR headset for $200

   Maxim Perumal and Gabriel Combe developed Relativty, an affordable and open-source VR headset, which can be built at home using a 3D printer and a soldering iron. It supports SteamVR games and is highly customizable. The headset runs on the Relativty Firmware, which is compatible with Arduino Due and other ArduinoCore-supported processors. It features a 2K dual-display at 120FPS, but other displays can be used. The project encourages contributions from developers and hackers, with all resources including the firmware, electronics, and mechanical parts available on Github.

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