Home Assistant's new dashboard editor cuts setup time from 20 minutes to seconds
…Sign in to your XDA account Home Assistant has been nailing each release, and the team doesn't look as though it plans to slow down with the June update taking shape…
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Google turned the Pixel’s best feature into an app, and I use it constantly
…Google would update the database over Wi-Fi when your phone is connected to a charger, giving this feature an edge over legacy, cloud-reliant audio recognition platforms like Apple-owned Shazam…
Home Assistant's new infrared support turns your smart home into a universal remote
…Before this beta update, you'd have to jump through hoops with workarounds, custom configurations, and integrations to get IR support to work, but now you can connect TVs, fans, and even…
Your switch's management VLAN is sitting on the same network as your smart plug, and that's a massive security problem
…cameras, DVRs, and cheap connected gadgets sitting on home networks. The worst part is: a lot of these devices are unfixable. For many of them, a firmware update isn't coming down…
I run Snapcast on a Raspberry Pi, and it's a Sonos replacement that cost me nothing
…It is about who controls that sync layer and what happens to the hardware when the company decides to push an update I didn’t ask for. The 2024 app overhaul backlash…
I changed a few Google TV settings, and gaming finally felt responsive
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Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 are locked behind software updates you don't know about
…Whether it's breaking news about the latest AMD NPUs or creating video tutorials on social media platforms, Jasmine has contributed to the world of AI and tech in a variety of…
Tailscale's latest personal plan changes make it easier than ever to share your home lab with friends and family
…However, I’ve modified my subnet router to only accept connections from my account, so the other members of my tailnet don’t go around poking their heads into my virtualization platforms…
4 simple ways I optimize Android Auto for long, distraction-free drives
…To do this, I head to Settings > Connected Devices > Connection Preferences > Android Auto > and untoggle Show Message Notifications. With message notifications entirely turned off, I'm able to stay locked in to…
I replaced my expensive Microsoft 365 subscription with these free alternatives and couldn’t be happier
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