Matt Zaske
@mattzaske.com
(he/him)
Fiddles with Home Assistant, 3D printing, APIs, saws, and other hazards ⚠️
Developer/Automation Evangelist and Tech Grief Counselor
Past president of a community theatre 🎭 and active speaker at tech conferences such as MMSMOA
Fiddles with Home Assistant, 3D printing, APIs, saws, and other hazards ⚠️
Developer/Automation Evangelist and Tech Grief Counselor
Past president of a community theatre 🎭 and active speaker at tech conferences such as MMSMOA
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Okay, so at the request of the lovely @trance.bsky.social , I'm going to tell a story about what happens when a shitty person is "just joking", and then discovers there are consequences.
AKA That Time Kat Started An Antifascist Hallway Riot In The Third Grade.
Grab your beverage of choice.
AKA That Time Kat Started An Antifascist Hallway Riot In The Third Grade.
Grab your beverage of choice.
February 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Okay, so at the request of the lovely @trance.bsky.social , I'm going to tell a story about what happens when a shitty person is "just joking", and then discovers there are consequences.
AKA That Time Kat Started An Antifascist Hallway Riot In The Third Grade.
Grab your beverage of choice.
AKA That Time Kat Started An Antifascist Hallway Riot In The Third Grade.
Grab your beverage of choice.
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Hooray! It's Christmas Eve!
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Hooray! It's Christmas Eve!
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Random snowflakes via Excel formula:
=if(randbetween(1,3)=1,unichar(10052),"")
=if(randbetween(1,3)=1,unichar(10052),"")
December 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Random snowflakes via Excel formula:
=if(randbetween(1,3)=1,unichar(10052),"")
=if(randbetween(1,3)=1,unichar(10052),"")
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Donnelly, Minnesota
Pop: 234
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnelly,_Minnesota
Images: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=142898288
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98204895
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4226113
Pop: 234
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnelly,_Minnesota
Images: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=142898288
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98204895
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4226113
December 2, 2025 at 3:14 AM
First "open" weekend in a while so I decided to dig into the automation problem that's been perplexing me for some time:
Power on/off the TV and the stuff connected to it from HA.
TL;DR: I _finally_ figured out the exact ADB command sequence to replicate the non-trivial power action for Fire TV.
Power on/off the TV and the stuff connected to it from HA.
TL;DR: I _finally_ figured out the exact ADB command sequence to replicate the non-trivial power action for Fire TV.
December 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
First "open" weekend in a while so I decided to dig into the automation problem that's been perplexing me for some time:
Power on/off the TV and the stuff connected to it from HA.
TL;DR: I _finally_ figured out the exact ADB command sequence to replicate the non-trivial power action for Fire TV.
Power on/off the TV and the stuff connected to it from HA.
TL;DR: I _finally_ figured out the exact ADB command sequence to replicate the non-trivial power action for Fire TV.
Reposted by Matt Zaske
I can't help but think of "Wolf Creek Pass" when I see this particular PO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Lz...
December 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I can't help but think of "Wolf Creek Pass" when I see this particular PO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Lz...
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THE 16THE ANNUAL JAMES GARFIELD MIRACLE IS NOW LIVE! If you need help getting your kiddo a stuffed animal this holiday im giving out 150 of them so come check it out thebloggess.com/2025/12/08/t...
THE 16TH ANNUAL JAMES GARFIELD CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!
Hello and welcome to the SIXTEENTH ANNUAL James Garfield Miracle! (HOW??) “What is the James Garfield Miracle?” you may be asking. You must be new here. HELLO AND WELCOME. 16 years ago I walke…
thebloggess.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
THE 16THE ANNUAL JAMES GARFIELD MIRACLE IS NOW LIVE! If you need help getting your kiddo a stuffed animal this holiday im giving out 150 of them so come check it out thebloggess.com/2025/12/08/t...
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Found on martiniden666's Tumblr - thought this was a drawing but the caption says it's a photo from 1953 titled Cat in the Snow from photographer Hannes Kilian.
#cats #catsinsnow #photography
#cats #catsinsnow #photography
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Found on martiniden666's Tumblr - thought this was a drawing but the caption says it's a photo from 1953 titled Cat in the Snow from photographer Hannes Kilian.
#cats #catsinsnow #photography
#cats #catsinsnow #photography
This project is so cool! Might have to steal some of those ideas for my own project sometime! ✈️
I built myself a flight tracker that shows airplanes on an old cash register display!
samuel.karp.dev/blog/2025/12...
samuel.karp.dev/blog/2025/12...
December 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This project is so cool! Might have to steal some of those ideas for my own project sometime! ✈️
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"Developers write integrations for devices they personally own. Reviewers test contributions against devices in their own homes. Break something, and you break your own house. Improve something, and you improve your daily life."
GitHub did a great write-up on what makes Home Assistant so special.
GitHub did a great write-up on what makes Home Assistant so special.
“The local-first rebellion”: How Home Assistant became the most important project in your house
Learn how one of GitHub’s fastest-growing open source projects is redefining smart homes without the cloud.
github.blog
December 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
"Developers write integrations for devices they personally own. Reviewers test contributions against devices in their own homes. Break something, and you break your own house. Improve something, and you improve your daily life."
GitHub did a great write-up on what makes Home Assistant so special.
GitHub did a great write-up on what makes Home Assistant so special.
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If you’re aiming to elevate your career in 2026, the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit is the perfect place to start.
Early Bird tickets are officially live—secure your seat at the lowest rate today.
👇🏾
www.powershellsummit.org/tickets
Early Bird tickets are officially live—secure your seat at the lowest rate today.
👇🏾
www.powershellsummit.org/tickets
Tickets | PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit
Register for the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit. Choose from General Admission or the On-Ramp program for beginners.
www.powershellsummit.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
If you’re aiming to elevate your career in 2026, the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit is the perfect place to start.
Early Bird tickets are officially live—secure your seat at the lowest rate today.
👇🏾
www.powershellsummit.org/tickets
Early Bird tickets are officially live—secure your seat at the lowest rate today.
👇🏾
www.powershellsummit.org/tickets
Here it is folks! If you've been to one of my conference sessions on Git and other things, these are the zines I mention you should buy!
On sale -- today only!
On sale -- today only!
it's happening!!!
from now until the end of the day on Friday, November 28th (if it’s Friday anywhere, the sale’s still on!), all my pdf zines are 50% off, and print zines are 30% off!
wizardzines.com
from now until the end of the day on Friday, November 28th (if it’s Friday anywhere, the sale’s still on!), all my pdf zines are 50% off, and print zines are 30% off!
wizardzines.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Here it is folks! If you've been to one of my conference sessions on Git and other things, these are the zines I mention you should buy!
On sale -- today only!
On sale -- today only!
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Hooray! It's Thanksgiving Day!
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Hooray! It's Thanksgiving Day!
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Are you in the Phoenix area on December 12th? If so, I'll be chatting on OEM drivers at #ASZMUG. Don't like me (can't blame you) - @niehaus.bsky.social and Andreas Hammarskjöld are also speaking. Special thanks to @2pintsoftware.com and phoenixNAP!
Register here: azsmug.gitbook.io/arizona-syst...
Register here: azsmug.gitbook.io/arizona-syst...
AZSMUG | Arizona Systems Management User Group
AZSMUG stands for Arizona Systems Management User Group. AZSMUG is a special interest group serving Southern Arizona.
azsmug.gitbook.io
November 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Are you in the Phoenix area on December 12th? If so, I'll be chatting on OEM drivers at #ASZMUG. Don't like me (can't blame you) - @niehaus.bsky.social and Andreas Hammarskjöld are also speaking. Special thanks to @2pintsoftware.com and phoenixNAP!
Register here: azsmug.gitbook.io/arizona-syst...
Register here: azsmug.gitbook.io/arizona-syst...
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Hooray! It's Veterans Day!
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Hooray! It's Veterans Day!
Folks on the edges/Powershell curious -- DO THIS!
The 2026 PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit OnRamp Scholarship applications are open until November 17, 2025!
If you’re new to #PowerShell, #automation, or #DevOps, this program is made for you.
👉 www.powershellsummit...
#PSHSummit
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If you’re new to #PowerShell, #automation, or #DevOps, this program is made for you.
👉 www.powershellsummit...
#PSHSummit
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November 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Folks on the edges/Powershell curious -- DO THIS!
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Sending your family or friends a plug-and-play Tailscale device can help out both sides: with exit node access, remote tech support, file sharing, and more. Here's our guide to setting up a VPN by mail: tailscale.com/blog/exit-no...
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Sending your family or friends a plug-and-play Tailscale device can help out both sides: with exit node access, remote tech support, file sharing, and more. Here's our guide to setting up a VPN by mail: tailscale.com/blog/exit-no...
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Hooray! It's Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Hooray! It's Halloween!
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Managing #Intune doesn’t have to feel complicated, I promise. 😊
In Part 2 of my Microsoft Graph series, I show how to use #MSGraph and #PowerShell to simplify your workflows without adding extra layers or tools.
www.allwayshype.com/allways-hype...
In Part 2 of my Microsoft Graph series, I show how to use #MSGraph and #PowerShell to simplify your workflows without adding extra layers or tools.
www.allwayshype.com/allways-hype...
Microsoft Graph: a Practical Guide - Part 2 — Allways HyPe
From one-off to repeatable functions Last time, I showed how to connect to Microsoft Graph with just the Microsoft.Graph.Authentication module and just using Invoke-MgGraphRequest. Using just the o...
www.allwayshype.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Managing #Intune doesn’t have to feel complicated, I promise. 😊
In Part 2 of my Microsoft Graph series, I show how to use #MSGraph and #PowerShell to simplify your workflows without adding extra layers or tools.
www.allwayshype.com/allways-hype...
In Part 2 of my Microsoft Graph series, I show how to use #MSGraph and #PowerShell to simplify your workflows without adding extra layers or tools.
www.allwayshype.com/allways-hype...
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Had such a great time chatting with @andrewpla.tech on the #PowerShell podcast about #Intune, #PowerShell, IntuneStack, #DevOps and getting started on your #automation journey.
Remember when people thought #PowerShell would take away jobs?
@allwayshype.com draws a great parallel between that moment and the current wave of AI anxiety.
Her reminder: “You’re not getting paid to write code. You’re getting paid to think. You’re getting paid to solve business problems.”
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@allwayshype.com draws a great parallel between that moment and the current wave of AI anxiety.
Her reminder: “You’re not getting paid to write code. You’re getting paid to think. You’re getting paid to solve business problems.”
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October 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Had such a great time chatting with @andrewpla.tech on the #PowerShell podcast about #Intune, #PowerShell, IntuneStack, #DevOps and getting started on your #automation journey.
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🚀 The wait is over! Tickets are officially live for PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026 — April 13–16.
🎟️ Secure your spot now before early-bird tickets sell out!
🔗 www.powershellsummit.org/tickets/
#PSHSummit2026
🎟️ Secure your spot now before early-bird tickets sell out!
🔗 www.powershellsummit.org/tickets/
#PSHSummit2026
Tickets | PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit
Register for the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit. Choose from General Admission or the On-Ramp program for beginners.
www.powershellsummit.org
October 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🚀 The wait is over! Tickets are officially live for PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026 — April 13–16.
🎟️ Secure your spot now before early-bird tickets sell out!
🔗 www.powershellsummit.org/tickets/
#PSHSummit2026
🎟️ Secure your spot now before early-bird tickets sell out!
🔗 www.powershellsummit.org/tickets/
#PSHSummit2026
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The government said they aren’t releasing SNAP benefits in November — but ALDI is helping families out. Their Thanksgiving meal bundle feeds 10 people for just $40! 🦃 Available now through Christmas Eve, it includes 21 items (like a 14-lb turkey + sides). Share this with everyone!
October 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The government said they aren’t releasing SNAP benefits in November — but ALDI is helping families out. Their Thanksgiving meal bundle feeds 10 people for just $40! 🦃 Available now through Christmas Eve, it includes 21 items (like a 14-lb turkey + sides). Share this with everyone!
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The truth is, you’ll never really know how far your kindness travels.
Something you said in passing might still be echoing in someone’s mind.
A small act that felt routine to you might have meant everything to them.
Don’t underestimate the ways you may have made a difference in someone’s life.
Something you said in passing might still be echoing in someone’s mind.
A small act that felt routine to you might have meant everything to them.
Don’t underestimate the ways you may have made a difference in someone’s life.
October 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The truth is, you’ll never really know how far your kindness travels.
Something you said in passing might still be echoing in someone’s mind.
A small act that felt routine to you might have meant everything to them.
Don’t underestimate the ways you may have made a difference in someone’s life.
Something you said in passing might still be echoing in someone’s mind.
A small act that felt routine to you might have meant everything to them.
Don’t underestimate the ways you may have made a difference in someone’s life.
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What if #Intune policy could promote itself based on success criteria I set in advance? 🧵
No more ClickOps. Just deploy, evaluate, and promote.
Dev, Test, and Prod not as separate environments, but as 'containers'. Prod wouldn't be special, just the last deployment stop.
No more ClickOps. Just deploy, evaluate, and promote.
Dev, Test, and Prod not as separate environments, but as 'containers'. Prod wouldn't be special, just the last deployment stop.
October 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
What if #Intune policy could promote itself based on success criteria I set in advance? 🧵
No more ClickOps. Just deploy, evaluate, and promote.
Dev, Test, and Prod not as separate environments, but as 'containers'. Prod wouldn't be special, just the last deployment stop.
No more ClickOps. Just deploy, evaluate, and promote.
Dev, Test, and Prod not as separate environments, but as 'containers'. Prod wouldn't be special, just the last deployment stop.