Your WireGuard setup is harder than it needs to be, and WireGUI fixes it
…As I mentioned earlier, not every device needs full access. While my phone gets full access, a temporary device or even a device owned by a family member doesn't need that…
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The ESP32 project I'm most proud of has no cloud, no app, and no gimmicks
…Instead, it brought an entire category of devices online that I considered incompatible. The best part is that no complicated integration or a custom one from HACS was necessary. All the Bluetooth…
I monitor my PC with Home Assistant, and it's a bigger deal than I realized
…Sign in to your XDA account I used to think my PC was just a tool, but after integrating it into my home lab, I’ve realized it’s actually the heart…
I built a $15 ESP32 display that lets me monitor my Bambu Lab printer from my desk
…Using an ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display , ESPHome, and the Bambu Lab HACS integration for Home Assistant, I put together a dedicated printer monitor that sits right on my desk. It costs between…
Satya Nadella wants Windows to use less RAM as part of a bigger push to win back consumers
…Windows updates aim to improve performance on low-memory devices and fix core features. If 2025 was Microsoft's year of Copilot, then 2026 is shaping up to be Microsoft's year…
These $10 home lab upgrades solved problems I didn't know I had
…The same applies to home lab upgrades, as there are plenty of devices that can bring additional functionality to your setup without costing an arm and a leg. In fact, some of…
4 reasons I am still using Windows 10 on my old laptop
…No forced AI integration It's getting annoying at this point While I am all for AI, the way Microsoft is integrating it in Windows 11 feels forced. The Copilot app is…
Please stop overcomplicating your notes — these lightweight apps do everything Obsidian does
…There’s also a scripting engine if you want to customize behavior, and the optional Nextcloud integration for syncing and note versioning across devices. It even has Vim mode if that’s…
There’s a hidden Android Auto notes app most people never discover — I use it at every red light
…He has covered evergreen content on mobile devices and computers for multiple publications over the last six years. You can find his work on AndroidPolice, GuidingTech and TechWiser. Whether it’s demystifying…
I turned an old iPhone into a Home Assistant wall panel, and it beats every dedicated controller I've tried
…The same goes for an army of Zigbee devices, all controlled via an integration for network management within the platform itself. It's a fantastic piece of kit and one we continue…