# Andy Whittaker

- **Website:** <https://andywhittaker.com>
- **Primary alias:** `andywhittaker.com`

## Description

AndyWhittaker.com is the personal website of Andy Whittaker, a long-time technology enthusiast who shares projects, discoveries, and practical experience through articles and guides. The site covers several interests, including open-source software, Linux, self-hosted applications, home technology, cars, and renewable energy. Its recent articles explain topics such as enterprise storage, AppArmor, Grav CMS, and paperless document management, alongside a guide to retrofitting an indicator stalk to a Tesla Model 3 Highland.

Andy also documents his own home energy and computing setups. His house includes insulation, solar photovoltaic panels, solar hot water, and battery storage, while his home lab uses Proxmox and TrueNAS to run and support services such as Home Assistant, Pi-hole, Immich, and Plex. The website reflects a commitment to sharing knowledge and exploring ways to use technology effectively, including open-source tools and energy-conscious home improvements. AndyWhittaker.com is an independent resource for readers interested in hands-on technical projects, useful explanations, and firsthand accounts of systems and products.

## Industries

- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Smart Homes and Home Automation _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_

## Links

- [github](https://github.com/andywhittaker)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/AndyWhittakerUK)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — SVG, PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idKjUjSxB5/theme/dark/logo.svg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1792968085328)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Curious Blue | #1f8eeb | accent |
| Mine Shaft | #222222 | dark |
| Tropical Blue | #bbd7f9 | light |

## Fonts

- Open Sans — asset _(google)_
- -apple-system — asset _(system)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idKjUjSxB5/w/1500/h/500/idrLvVrHTO.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1744876900629)

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