Best of IoT — March 2025

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   Jeff Geerling·1y

   I won't connect my dishwasher to your stupid cloud

   The author bought a Bosch 500 series dishwasher, only to discover that certain features like the rinse cycle, delayed start, and eco mode require using the Home Connect app and connecting the appliance to WiFi. This raises concerns about planned obsolescence, security risks, and the forced reliance on cloud services. The author argues for locally accessible controls on IoT devices, with cloud functionality as an optional add-on.

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   Hacker News·1y

   Turning My ESP32 into a DNS Sinkhole to Fight Doomscrolling

   The post discusses transforming an ESP32 microcontroller into a DNS sinkhole to block social media sites and combat doomscrolling. The author details the process of configuring the ESP32 as a custom DNS server that reroutes traffic to non-routable IPs, effectively blocking access to specified domains. The project uses the Arduino IDE for programming and focuses on low-level networking and DNS protocols.

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   freeCodeCamp·1y

   How to Set Up a Home VPN Using Tailscale on a Raspberry Pi

   Learn how to set up a VPN on a Raspberry Pi using Tailscale, a mesh VPN service that uses the WireGuard protocol for secure connections. This setup enables you to access your home network remotely, utilizing the Pi as an exit node for routing internet traffic. The guide covers the prerequisites, installation of Raspberry Pi OS Lite, configuring the network, installing Tailscale, and customizing settings for secure access.

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