Four 3D prints I use every time I open my PC case
…library. Sign in to your XDA account A PC build is seldom a one-and-done proposition. Technically inclined tinkerers tend to pop the side panel off frequently to add storage, PCIe…
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I switched from streaming to self-hosting my media — it cost more than I expected
…from suggesting they drop a Netflix subscription for an FOSS media library they'll have to set up, maintain, and manage. There's a small fraction of streaming renewers for whom the…
These 4 Google Pixel tweaks fixed the slowdown nobody talks about
…Until perhaps the Pixel 9, Google's Tensor SoC and choice of radio antennae had users complaining about poor thermal management, dropped calls, and a litany of other woes only truly fixed…
I connected Claude Code to my home server through MCP, and now I manage my entire lab by talking to it
…Install a base operating system, choose a Docker tool like Portainer, get the Compose file for a service, and deploy it. Managing the server and its services is where it gets tedious…
I stopped using OneDrive after installing this container
…I can mark frequently-used files as favorites, glance over my entire media library from the Photos tab, and even filter it by different criteria. I can check ‘On this day’ memories…
I turned an old laptop into a personal app server, and it's outperforming my expectations
…It works similarly to BentoPDF, and all the processing happens on the client side. Nextcloud and Immich cut Google out of my life Local cloud storage and image management If you refrain…
I stopped using Notion for writing after realizing Obsidian doesn't make me think about structure first
…Obsidian strips away the project management theater and focuses on what matters for writing-heavy workflows: fast capture, zero friction between thoughts, and a file structure you actually own. It gets out…
Self-hosting a password manager sounds secure until you're locked out at the airport
…Chandraveer's downtime is an eclectic mix of reading fiction, practicing calligraphy, conceptualizing new products, and enjoying an expansive FLAC audio library. Sign in to your XDA account Spinning up your own…
I gave my NAS actual jobs beyond storage, and it automated half my PC maintenance
…It updates the libraries automatically. Files stay organized, and this is a setup that I can access remotely from anywhere in the world, which means that even when I’m traveling, I…
Your cheap unmanaged switch might be the bottleneck you forgot existed
…A decent 8-port 2.5GbE unmanaged switch runs $100-150 once you factor in something with a reasonable backplane and not a sketchy brand. A managed multi-gig switch with proper…