I dropped Roku for Google TV, and losing the ads alone was worth it
…I could search across apps, use voice search, and keep moving. I did not have to spend as much time navigating around the interface or wondering what part of the screen was…
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Self-hosted AI may not be for everyone, but I'm done paying for ChatGPT and other cloud models
…When I upload new files to Paperless-ngx, Paperless-GPT uses the embedding models to perform OCR scans on the documents, while Paperless AI helps me query them later using RAG search…
I tested 3 tiny local LLMs for everyday work, and only one of them impressed me
…a structured weekend study guide, and a real-time weather query through my Brave Search MCP . Want to stay in the loop with the latest in AI? The XDA AI Insider newsletter…
I used Claude to learn about Python and I should have sooner
…Claude as a personalized Python mentor Breaking down complex documents Claude didn’t just feel like a chatbot; it felt like a personalized Python mentor that adapted its teaching style to exactly…
I started using Claude with Gmail and it's been a game-changer
…Claude OS Windows, macOS Individual pricing Free plan available; $17/month Pro plan Claude is an AI assitant that rivals the likes of ChatGPT and Gemini. Group pricing $100/month per person…
These 4 Pixel widgets earn their space on my home screen by cutting friction every day
…Google Search The omnipresent, big, wide bar Losing the Image translation button isn't a big deal personally, since I prefer Lens for its intuitive, real-time, overlaid translation anyway. Yes, I…
You need these 6 self-hosted tools if you value your privacy
…Syncthing OS Windows, macOS, Linux See at Syncthing SearXNG To keep privacy-intrusive search engines at bay If you don’t want search engines to track your personal information, self-hosting a…
I connected Claude to my calendar, email, and notes, and it stopped feeling like a chatbot
…was going to be akin to every other AI chatbot I've ever subscribed to. I'd use it as a glorified Google Search, ask it questions I don't really want…
The AI automation tool nobody talks about just replaced my entire workflow setup
…Sign in to your XDA account Automation has always been around in computing, and the new age of agentic AI is just the latest incarnation. There are any number of AI workflow…
I connected Claude to Canva, and my presentations have never been better
…But none of Canva’s AI tools or models are reasoning models, which is where external AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude come in. Canva doesn’t have the thread for back…