Ryan Lindsey

ui engineer + manager, gadget lover & adrenaline junkie

Recent Articles

May 31, 2018

Setting up Homebridge on Raspberry Pi for controlling TP-Link devices with Apple Home & Siri

I’m using the homebridge project on a Raspberry Pi to enable un-supported devices in Apple Home, such as TP-Link’s smart bulbs and plugs. I’ve shared how I configured homebridge, the TP-Link plugin, and created a Linux service for running homebridge.

October 31, 2017

Shell Optimizations for JavaScript Projects

I recently moved to a new MacBook Pro at work and I decided to start with a fresh Mac OS install and development environment. I’ve been a diehard Z shell user for years and looked for a different method of extending it’s capabilities than my go to framework. After some searching I decided to give Zplug a try which offers compatibility with Oh-My-Zsh and other plugin ecosystems.

September 02, 2017

Migrating my Static Site to the JAMStack

By combining services from Contentful and Netlify, I’ll show you how I migrated a static site from GitHub Pages over to the JAMStack.

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May 24, 2017

Home Automation 101: Basic Lighting

Getting started with a home automation setup can be a daunting but it’s getting easier. The products are becoming more affordable and user-friendly with each iteration. In my opinion, lighting is a great place to start because the barrier to entry is low and offers the most noticeable difference in daily living.