Most network problems aren't your internet—they're your router's dirty secret
…This is the TP-Link BE800, which we've reviewed , and while the hardware was good, I can't get over that dashboard UI. Even custom firmware like DD-WRT, OpenWrt, or…
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5 ESP32 projects a total beginner can finish in an afternoon
…It allows the readings from the sensor to feed into the ESP32 board and display them on your Home Assistant dashboard. Smart plant monitoring system Automatic moisture detection and watering For setting…
AI agents are a security nightmare for home labs, and Tailscale just shipped a fix
…Open the Aperture dashboard, go to Settings, and add a provider. All you need is the API key from your provider's dashboard and, if you're self-hosting an LLM, the…
The Android Auto feature nobody talks about but everyone should use
…Related 4 ways I stopped fighting Android Auto and started customizing it instead Small changes that add up to make a noticeable impact Why in-car productivity used to be below-average…
5 Docker containers I'd install first if my home server crashed today
…Instead of manually opening apps every few days, I can see their status from a single dashboard. I also use it to monitor SSL certificates, so I get a warning before they…
Your home server monitor dies with your server — an old Android phone fixed this for free
…Sign in to your XDA account Monitoring dashboards are a useful way to keep an eye on your self-hosted services. You think you are covered, but monitoring dashboards are dependent on…
I tested Gemini in Android Auto for a week, and it changed how I use my car
…Related 4 ways I stopped fighting Android Auto and started customizing it instead Small changes that add up to make a noticeable impact Gemini in Android Auto The transition from Google Assistant…
Most DIY smart home buttons are terrible, so I built one that actually feels good
…Related 4 reasons an ESP32 display beats an old tablet for a smart home dashboard Learn about the unexpected advantages of choosing an ESP32 display over a tablet for your smart home…
I have 21 Docker containers and zero documentation — my local LLM fixed that in an hour
…custom full-stack dashboard. If you have read my previous experiments, you already know I love React frontends and Python backends. It took me an afternoon to build a full-stack dashboard…
I turned Obsidian into a personal command center, and now I barely open separate apps
…I start with a centralized, functional dashboard It opens when Obsidian does, and my day goes from there I've built a homepage that serves as a jumping-off point for my…