7 things I stopped paying for after getting a NAS
…It’s open source, runs really well on my NAS, and offers everything I used Plex for without the monthly fee. I’ve now got my own little Netflix for movies, shows…
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ESPHome's Device Builder finally lets you compile multiple devices at once, and it changes everything
1w agoI tested every open-source notes app on mobile — and only one actually competes with Notion
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…One option could be flashing open-source OpenWRT firmware onto an existing router, upgrading to a TP-Link Omada software-defined network, or using custom firmware to gain total control over your…
I switched from Google Gemini to Claude for almost everything — except for the one thing Gemini still excels at
…The search engine itself is free to use but it isn't open source. The index and ranking system are Google's proprietary tech, which is part of why nobody's really…
5 self-hosted tools I prefer to install on every new PC
…Syncthing OS Windows, macOS, Linux Syncthing is a powerful, open-source file synchronization tool that connects your devices directly without using third-party cloud servers. It provides private, encrypted, and real-time…
I built a perfectly segmented home network, then spent six months poking holes back through it
…OPNsense OPNsense is an open source, FreeBSD-based firewall with advanced routing, enterprise-grade network security, and VPN capabilities. Download from OPNsense Download for free
4 tricks I use to stop Android Auto from heating up my phone like crazy
…device doesn't need to work harder for no reason. Only use quality charging cables Get your hands on a solid USB 3.1 cord Cheap USB cables are often the source…
I started using NotebookLM with Obsidian and it’s been a game-changer
…The power of Obsidian truly shines through its backlinks that allow me to create a rich web of connections between related ideas, concepts, and source materials. When I open the graph view…
This e-reader beat my Kindle in ways that have nothing to do with the screen
…have to get tired of holding open the pages of thick books. So when I got offered a Durobo Krono, a new pocketable E Ink device with a few quirky features, how…
6 free tools every photographer and tech enthusiast needs
…Related I don’t pay for any creative app on Windows or Mac, I use these open source tools instead Unlocking creativity without the cost Photopea Browser-based Photoshop clone At first…
I gave my NAS a job Synology never advertises, and now it runs my house
…If you are reading about smart home automation , you probably already know about it, but for the uninitiated, this open-source, self-hosted tool brings all your IoT devices together in one…