The only PC components I never regret spending extra on
…It's also relatively affordable! $135 at Amazon $135 at Newegg Related 4 reasons your PC case deserves more of your budget Treat your case just like the rest of your components…
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I love this lightweight VS Code alternative, and it even supports plugins
…If you are tired of watching a splash screen every time you need to make a quick edit, here are the top reasons to give Geany a try. Related I tried Cursor…
Obsidian proves that note-taking doesn't need AI to be powerful
…There are many reasons to love Obsidian, but an AI-optional workflow is probably one of the best ones. AI is everywhere now Whether you want it or not AI is not…
Google Antigravity supports VS Code extensions, but I found myself needing fewer of them
…I stumbled upon Google Antigravity almost by accident while researching AI-native developer tools for a review piece. At first, I dismissed it as another browser-based IDE. But the buzz was…
Notion Mail has been out for a year, and the part I actually care about has nothing to do with email
…Suddenly, that email is no longer a message, it’s a task entry sitting right next to my draft and research notes. As a tech writer, I get a lot of press…
I finally tried the Claude Chrome extension, and I regret waiting this long
…Sure, the screenshot feature didn’t work as expected, but that’s not a reason to uninstall it. I’m glad I decided to give it a shot. Claude OS Windows, macOS…
I regret switching to Linux, even though I wanted to love it
…And while I tried to love Linux, I just couldn't bring myself to use it as my daily driver for several reasons. Linux isn't for gamers Compatibility? What compatibility? Let…
Home Assistant finally replaced Google Home when I stopped trusting the cloud with my smart home
…After weeks of research, I picked up a used mini PC and built a smart home using Home Assistant in a weekend. No subscription. No cloud services. Related I run my entire…
Travel computing doesn't need a laptop — the Raspberry Pi 5 proved that to me
…Apps open fast enough, multitasking is reasonable, and routine work doesn’t feel like you’re dragging the machine uphill. I wouldn’t choose it for heavy video production or giant creative…
Stop upgrading your CPU for media server transcoding; a used GPU does it better
…Then I started researching whether a cheap used GPU could solve my problem without spending too much on new hardware. I found out that transcoding doesn’t depend on raw GPU power…