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The FCC's router ban could make these router brands a risky bet in the future
…American consumer-facing brands outsource much of their product to other countries. Now, this doesn't mean that you need to immediately change your router to an American brand, however. The FCC…
I ditched Synology's QuickConnect for Tailscale, and remote access finally feels effortless
…A package is provided in Synology's App Store, and that's all you need to install. Similarly, just install Tailscale packages and apps from the respective app stores for your phone…
4 Claude Code slash commands I use daily that make me more productive
…daily to be more efficient and productive. If you’re not moving beyond the basic prompts, you are missing out on a layer that fundamentally changes how you interact with it. Here…
Matter promised to fix smart homes, but created a worse mess instead
…Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Apple App Store See at Google Play Store See at Home Assistant
I automated my lights first, but energy tracking is what actually saved me money
…It changed everything for me. Have the plugs themselves handle all the data gathering, which can then be remotely viewed and stored on Home Assistant. First, I started with a single smart…
I ditched my database app after Obsidian added one feature, and I'm not paying for separate tools anymore
…Bases completely changed that. Every article idea, project, reading list, and research note is still just a markdown file stored in my vault. The metadata lives right alongside the content, so nothing…
I switched from Zorin to elementary OS for a Mac-like PC experience I never expected
…The distro includes a carefully selected set of apps essential for a broad userbase, and its comprehensive app store makes it easy to find additional software. See at Official Site The change…
I 3D printed my own headphones, and they beat $750 cans any day
…Related 8 unique 3D prints that I actually use every day These are the genuinely useful 3D prints that I use the most in my home. What's my enmity with store…
I turned my Pixel into a payment machine by ditching these default Google Wallet settings
…Turn your Google Wallet into an efficient payment system Adjust your settings slightly for massive quality of life changes The single best quality-of-life change I found when using Google Wallet…