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Passionate about automation with 55 years of experience, from programmable calculators to AI. Currently building Raspberry Pi and self-hosting tools with Python and VirtualBox using Gemini Pro
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For anyone passionate about digital sovereignty and homelabbing, setting up a private home server on...
Henk van Hoek5 min read
Self-hosting is all about data sovereignty, privacy, and full control over your digital...
Henk van Hoek2 min read
A single-board computer like the Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB) can be surprisingly capable when properly...
Henk van Hoek4 min read
The Python world is buzzing about uv. It is a package installer replacing pip written in Rust by...
Henk van Hoek4 min read
I had that rare feeling of a project being truly done. My pi-server-vm tool, built with an AI...
Henk van Hoek2 min read
I've been working with an AI on a new project. For the most part, it has been a fantastic experience....
Henk van Hoek2 min read
I’ve always been a “tool guy.” My passion is building things that make complex processes simpler. For...
Henk van Hoek3 min read
I've been in a very long chat session with an AI while building a complex project. Along the way, I...
Henk van Hoek2 min read
I’ve always considered myself a "tool guy." My passion isn't just about solving a problem; it's about...
Henk van Hoek3 min read
(Subtitle: From Programmable Calculators in the 70s to Co-creating with AI in 2025, the Core...
Henk van Hoek3 min readAdvertisement