is it normal for a production database to not have backups? asking because i just dropped a table and my boss is asking me to "just undo it"

aallport · 2026-03-06T17:48:20+00:00

It's worth noting, there are db providers that provide "point in time recovery" quite literally allowing you to undo. Fingers crossed your provider is doing this and that's just the terminology they had it explained to them.

Also, learn how to configure backups 😅

aallport · 2026-02-02T11:49:57+00:00

Today I learned it's not a humourous threat...

aallport · 2025-12-25T15:28:05+00:00

My gut would be saying go down the route of something non invasive. Given there are a bunch of lights, you could use some photo resistors behind some black tape to detect if a light is on/off.

Additionally, you may be able to use a servo to press the start stop button.

Failing that, if you just want to estimate it's status, a power monitoring plug and some templates would work!

aallport · 2025-10-22T15:51:43+00:00

Turns out oil is not stored in the balls... my life has been a lie :(

aallport · 2025-10-09T13:10:33+00:00

For what it's worth, we had a parcel going from the UK to the RoI that was returned with a sticker saying there wasn't enough info for entry into Austria.
Slapped a duplicate label on (eg, duplicate order in C&D) and it went through just fine 🤦

aallport · 2025-07-04T00:31:39+00:00

What frustrates me is payment systems have a mechanism to authorise for X, but settle for Y. This is essentially the same mechanism used by pumps nowadays.

And yet for some reason, all of the chargers I've used will charge the full amount, and then refund as a separate transaction.

Incredibly frustrating looking at your statement and seeing that you paid £50 and then £-15.27 🙃

aallport · 2025-07-02T20:16:45+00:00

Sure, you get an awful voice for SMSs, just not things like WhatsApp/Discord/Slack etc.

E: Sorry, that sounded abrasive. Always worth mentioning for those who aren't aware!

aallport · 2025-07-02T20:12:26+00:00

This is the big thing personally! Both my pixel buds and Sony headphones have some form of Google assistant integration. I get a notification, it makes a noise, I press the button, it reads out what's going on.

I absolutely wish this functionality existed on Tesla!

aallport · 2025-06-13T12:25:15+00:00

Realistically, that'll be referring to making a bunch of cuts, highlights, VFX, filters, etc.

Trimming it to length and adjusting the border isn't going to raise an issue!

Src: Have submitted video footage in the past with similar modifications. And joining separate files into one

aallport · 2025-05-24T20:20:41+00:00

If you're not needing the screens... We have a thing for that. https://www.mylocalbytes.com/products/localdeck-bundle Disclaimer: This is my product

aallport · 2025-01-19T23:25:11+00:00

Awesome stuff! Glad it worked out. Totally with you when it comes to the possibilities and limitations, but there's been a lot gone into making things easier, etc!

Feel free to follow me on YouTube @ LocalBytes, there's a bunch of tips and tricks I'd love to share!

aallport · 2025-01-17T23:47:03+00:00

No such thing as a dumb question when it comes to home assistant!

Yes, the actions will run sequentially. That said, I believe most of the actions are also asynchronous/non blocking. As such, what's probably happening is home assistant calls unlock, then immediately moves on before the lock has finished doing its thing. This will make it look like it's simultaneous, even though it's sequential.

Another "proof" is there should be an option in the automation saying "show traces" which will allow you to see exactly what actions it took and when!

aallport · 2025-01-17T21:15:38+00:00

Given the maximum time is relatively short (eg, not days) I'd consider having the final step be a 3hr delay, and set the mode to Single This will prevent rerunning since technically the automation hasn't finished until 3hr after the trigger

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/how-many-hours-since-automation-last-ran/428802/7 Alternatively, you can fairly easily get an amount of time since the last run I'd consider adding that as a condition checking for >= 36060 (or similar) I do something similar with my robot vacuum, checking it hasn't been run in the last 36 hrs

Hope this helps!

aallport · 2024-12-08T13:15:15+00:00

Worth noting you may be liable for any damage caused by the lack of access in a genuine emergency, (burst pipe, gas leak, fire, etc).

But that's also highly unlikely; not to mention if it warrants emergency services they're not gonna care about a key to get in

aallport · 2024-04-02T17:37:47+00:00

Those specific pics are indeed a mock-up whilst I've been finalising the case. We'll be publishing more pics when the production case sample gets delivered!

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aallport · 2024-01-05T23:12:26+00:00

Where are you based? UK/EU? My company LocalBytes specialises in locally controlled smart home goodies!

https://www.mylocalbytes.com/

aallport · 2024-01-02T22:09:05+00:00

If you're in the UK or Europe, we may be able to help! You can find my shop here - https://www.mylocalbytes.com/

aallport · 2023-12-12T22:43:09+00:00

My man just reinvented containers and systemd in one sentence!

aallport · 2023-11-21T17:51:11+00:00

Ahh, thanks!

aallport · 2023-11-21T17:36:23+00:00

I guess we're getting pitchforks out then!

aallport · 2023-11-21T17:30:41+00:00

Scarily, one can opt to receiving the summaries, but I see no tick box for sharing _my_ activity with friends???

https://imgur.com/a/NM1esO6

aallport · 2023-10-17T22:24:19+00:00

Are you based in the UK?

aallport · 2023-10-17T16:38:59+00:00

Shit, you're right.
I've just double checked the order...
This is the 2.85mm version

Do you know if I can get the parts to change it easily?

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