Recovery
Smart Home Device Inventory: The Spreadsheet That Saves Your Future Self
09/22/2026
Map smart-home devices to controllers, entities, power sources and dependent automations. Store setup-code references rather than secrets in the inventory, and keep a protected copy available when the controller is down.
Restore From a Compromised Backup Without Reinfecting Production
09/12/2026
Recover needed data from suspect backups in isolation, rebuild executable components from trusted sources, replace exposed credentials, and require application checks plus security review before reconnecting.
3-2-1 Backup Rule Explained for Real Homes
07/15/2026
Keep three copies of important data on two media types, with one offsite; protect recovery credentials and test restores because copy counts alone do not establish recoverability.