There is both a local and online integration available. Some of the sensors like the weather forecast (which is the most accurate weather forecast I have ever had for my location) are only available from the cloud, others are available locally.

I have a weather flow tempest. Expensive and my first one died after a few years but it works well and gives you cumulative rain readings through its native ha integration.

Too soon

If it’s something I will be using a lot and in depth (such as your editor case), it’s worth RTFM. For other stuff just try to find the bit I need. It also depends to some degree how similar it is to other stuff I’ve used before. I may be able to grok a lot of stuff intuitively if it’s similar to stuff I’ve done elsewhere. For instance jumping between versions of Unix was like this.

I have had good luck with Hikvision. Better than the one Reolink I have.

I could see how going back to BASIC could be a mental safe space. It would definitely bring me back to my childhood.

If you are just talking about monitoring ink levels, a lot of printers are supported I think. I use an Epson 3260 ink tank and it’s been the best ink jet I’ve owned. Ink is fairly cheap, reports ink levels to HA, and clogs less than other ink tank printers I’ve owned, the wireless printing works well with iOS too.

Why don’t witches wear panties?

This is the first time I’ve heard any FORTRAN news in a while. Maybe ever.

I tend to listen to videos in the car or when I’m walking around or otherwise doing something else like washing the dishes, so not always.