5 things to know before you ditch Google Photos for a NAS
…a NAS isn’t a backup in itself. A NAS isn't a backup in itself. It’s easy to think that once all your data is sitting safely on a NAS…
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I'm self-hosting a Google Photos alternative on my old Pixel
…Moreover, the robust feature set, including a powerful processor, built-in connectivity, and power backup, makes it an excellent micro server. Running Lychee on an old phone proves that yesterday’s flagship…
I like Pixel phones, but these 5 features are why I stick with Samsung
…They offer several features that Google still hasn’t matched, such as more customization options, better first-party apps, powerful automation tools, and seamless integration with Windows PCs. These are all extremely…
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is my new favorite portable power station for remote work and camping
…By the way, this is also enough power to serve as a home backup in a pinch. It’s not exactly a power station that’s optimized for this, as its main…
Google Home is missing the one feature every smart home needs — so I built it myself
…It follows the hotel key card philosophy but brings it to any Home Assistant-powered smart home. Guests get exactly what they need, and nothing they shouldn’t. One of the best…
Our favorite early Prime Day 2026 deals and the best of the rest we've found so far!
…Amazon has started rolling out early discounts on smart home gear, wearables, tablets, headphones, and more, with plenty of products already dropping to prices we’d usually expect during the sale itself…
This budget Google TV projector looks like a space-age gimmick, and I love it
…You’ll need to keep the lights down and a power outlet nearby, but for casual nighttime screenings, it’s a compelling budget pick. MSRP: $369.00 Check price What we like…
I ditched my US carrier while traveling internationally and saved over $50 — here's how
…This allows the phone to use eSIM data to power your U.S. line’s Wi-Fi calling even when you aren’t on Wi-Fi. One other thing to make sure…
This battery-powered security camera kit is so good that I'm canceling my Ring subscription
…Smart home Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority This battery-powered security camera kit is so good that I'm canceling my Ring subscription The Botslab W510 records in 4K, can pan and tilt…
Plex just proved it has no idea what users want
…You bought the hardware, you curated the files, and Plex provided a beautiful, Netflix-like interface to stream your personal collection to any device in your home. It was a simple, elegant…