I ditched Docker Desktop for native containers and everything is better
…Thanks to the talented Proxmox community, they’re just as easy to get up and running. The Proxmox VE-Helper Scripts community repo is a gold mine for FOSS enthusiasts who want…
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Intel's $949 GPU has 32GB of VRAM for local AI, but the software is why Nvidia keeps winning
…When I used ipex-llm on my Arc A770 to run local models through a custom Docker setup, the performance was pretty decent too, and that was before many optimizations that Intel…
I just started using n8n to automate my workflow, and I wish I had sooner
…I saved an hour in my first week just by automating my lead form and email alerts. If you get stuck, there are lots of community guides and pre-made flows available…
I turned my dusty PS3 into a retro console, and my nephew forgot about his PS5 entirely
…You can try adding a soundtrack of classic game tunes and a custom XMB theme to give it a retro look. I tried out some custom XMB themes to give the console…
I installed Synology's software on a dead NAS and it runs circles around the original
…It's one of the primary reasons Synology NAS is so often recommended, particularly to beginners buying their first enclosure. The issue with pre-built NAS systems compared to a DIY setup…
Sonos users are vibe-coding their own apps, and I tested the best 3
…forums and sub-reddit , I discovered something unexpected: community members had vibe-coded Sonos controllers. With AI assistance, many people built sleek, local-first Sonos apps. I tried out four of them…
Home Assistant users are building smarter homes than Google and Amazon ever will
…That's the model that all smart home vendors should have been using in the first place, but were too worried about reverse engineering and how to keep customers inside their ecosystem…
I ditched Portainer for Dockhand and I regret not doing it sooner
…While it’s good to have most of these features in the Portainer Community edition, I don’t need all of them. My small-scale setup doesn’t need orchestration features or…
6 unsaid rules all PC gamers must obey (but don't)
…You might get decent free alternatives on the internet, but Wallpaper Engine is unbeatable when it comes to variety, customization, and community features. If you're into it, you can create your…
I connected my local LLM to Home Assistant through MCP, and now my smart home manages itself
…Considering the sheer number of community packages available on Home Assistant, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are dozens of MCP Servers for the smart home platform, each with…