Welcome to the latest evolution of JDB-NET!

I’m excited to announce that I’ve officially merged my blog site and my web store into a single, unified platform. If you’ve been following my journey, you know I love tinkering with my setup, and this change is all about making things smoother—for you and for me.

Previously, jumping between my tutorials and the store felt like two different worlds. Now, everything is under one roof. Whether you’re here to read about my latest Proxmox adventure, grab a virtual server, or check out my open-source projects, you can do it all from one seamless interface. No more switching sites or juggling different logins!

A Fresh Coat of Paint: Material Design 3

Along with the merge, I decided it was the perfect time to overhaul the site’s aesthetic. I’ve updated the entire design to use Material Design 3.

If you aren't familiar with it, Material Design 3 is Google’s latest design system, and it brings a much more personal and adaptive feel to the UI. The site now features cleaner layouts, updated typography, and those distinct rounded corners and interactive states that make navigation feel incredibly fluid. It’s not just about looking good; it’s about making the site more accessible and easier to use on any device, from your desktop to your phone.

What This Means for You

  • Unified Account: You can now manage your store orders and comment on blog posts with a single JDB-NET account.

  • Better Navigation: The new design makes finding that specific Home Assistant guide or store item much faster.

  • Consistent Experience: The dark theme you know and love is still here, but it now looks sharper and more consistent across every page. There's also now a light mode if you are that way inclined.

I’ve spent a lot of late nights getting this just right and ensuring the backend integration (still powered by my beloved Flask!) is rock solid. I’m incredibly proud of how it’s turned out, and I hope you find the new experience as enjoyable as I do.

As always, I value your feedback. If you spot a bug in the new UI or just want to let me know what you think of the merge, feel free to get in touch.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy homelabbing!