Local LLMs changed how I use Home Assistant, and now my smart devices actually listen
…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
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The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x shows that the Snapdragon PC era is here
…For this product, Lenovo has three options, the Snapdragon X2 Plus and both the 12- and 18-core variants of the Snapdragon X2 Elite. Lenovo send me the 18-core one, and…
I connected my dumb appliances to Home Assistant, and it felt like upgrading my whole house
…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
Your soundbar won't talk to your TV, and manufacturers act like that's normal
…Companies talk about advanced codecs and feature compatibility as if the checklist is the whole product. Most people, though, would gladly trade a few lines of spec-sheet bragging for a setup…
Your next "Raspberry Pi project" doesn't actually need a Raspberry Pi
…After all, their tiny form-factor, affordable price tags, and solid compatibility with popular Linux distros (and packages) made them the perfect tinkering companions. But that’s all in the past now…
BIOS chip capacities are changing, and its going to affect how long your PC lasts
…A lifelong tech enthusiast who has built three gaming and productivity powerhouse PCs since 2018, his passion for technology keeps him closely following the semiconductor industry, from NVIDIA and AMD to ARM…
Why kernel-level anti-cheat software is a ticking time bomb for your handheld's battery life
…This problem is magnified on Windows handhelds because of the compatibility. Valve Steam Deck natively blocks games from running intrusive Windows kernel drivers. As a result, it means you can't play…
Asus forgot that business casual is supposed to be boring, and the ExpertBook Ultra is nearly flawless as a result
…That's going to be down to market prices, even a premium product like this can't escape what is happening to the NAND market. Asus ExpertBook Ultra CPU Intel Core Ultra…
Home Assistant's best integrations aren't the obvious ones – here's what actually changed my setup
…Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Home Assistant
First look: The Alienware 15 proves you don't need to spend $2,000 for a gaming laptop that actually works
…Dell sent XDA a pre-production unit of the Alienware 15 for a first look. It had no input on the contents of this article, but there's no benchmarking or comments…