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HomeOps Watch

HomeOps Watch

A public operations hub for readers who maintain home labs, self-hosted services, routers, backups, and Linux devices.

KernelBrief helps readers prepare checklists, watch upstream sources, and keep operational records. It does not ask for credentials, control private devices, or automate irreversible maintenance.

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What HomeOps tracks

/devices

Devices

Track operating systems, update status, backup state, disk pressure, remote access method, and next maintenance action.

OS/versionupdate statusbackup statusdisk spacerisk level
/network

Network

Keep router, firewall, access point, DNS, DHCP, unknown-device, and service reachability notes in one reviewable register.

firmware statustrusted device listopen serviceslast seenmaintenance window
/backups

Backups

Separate sync from backup, track last successful runs, and schedule restore checks before major updates.

last successrestore testencryptedfailure reasonnext action
/apps-services

Apps and services

Review self-hosted apps, local services, update methods, permissions, subscriptions, and unused utilities.

versionupdate methodpermissionslast usedkeep/remove/review
/account-hygiene

Account hygiene

Inventory security-critical web accounts without storing passwords, secrets, banking details, tax data, or medical identity data.

purposelogin method2FA/passkey statusdata sensitivityreview date
/household-tech

Household tech admin

Track warranties, manuals, renewals, ISP/router notes, support contacts, and repair records that affect the home stack.

providerrenewal datedocument locationstatusnext action

Safe AI operating boundary

AI may prepare

  • read public upstream release notes and project documentation
  • summarize maintenance risk and draft checklists
  • prepare local registers and review reports
  • rank updates, backups, and unknown-device follow-ups
  • draft commands or maintenance plans for human review

Human must approve

  • reboot devices
  • update router or firewall firmware
  • change firewall, DNS, DHCP, credential, or 2FA settings
  • delete files or cancel accounts
  • submit personal, financial, legal, medical, or identity data

Register templates

CSV starters for local use. They are intentionally secret-free and should not contain passwords, recovery codes, banking data, tax records, or private message content.

CSV

Device register

Track owned devices, update state, backup health, storage, and next maintenance action.

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CSV

Network register

Track known devices, trusted status, firmware state, open ports, and reachability notes.

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CSV

Backup register

Track backup jobs, destinations, encryption, failures, and restore-test dates.

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CSV

App/service register

Track installed apps, self-hosted services, versions, permissions, and review decisions.

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