I manage my ESP32 boards with this free self-hosted tool
…ESP32 gizmos, in particular, are useful for smart home nuts like yours truly, as they can be used for everything from Bluetooth proxies and e-ink dashboards to reliable network scanners and…
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My perfect self-hosted setup became my biggest productivity killer
…I was convinced that the more I customized and automated, the more efficient I would become. However, I eventually hit a wall. Somewhere between tweaking custom dashboards and configuring high-availability clusters…
4 lesser-known Android Auto apps that are surprisingly useful
…Discord That other messaging app Discord has gradually evolved into the perfect cross between Reddit's compartmentalized, community-led design and WhatsApp's immediacy. As such, gamers and hobbyists love the platform…
I turned my Pixel into a payment machine by ditching these default Google Wallet settings
…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…
I over-engineered my home lab on purpose, and it's the best decision I've made
…You know, stuff like my Pi-hole instance, documentation-heavy Trilium Notes container, Pulse dashboard, Gotify server, and Ollama LXC . That way, I can limit the damage caused by a botched project…
I ditched half my Obsidian plugins and my vault actually got better
…One plugin would update and break my custom dashboard, or another would stop syncing because it didn’t play nice with a new folder structure. Instead of sitting down to write, I…
Plex wants you to pay $750 for everything Jellyfin can do for free
…Samarveer holds a deep appreciation of gaming, and considers the platform to be the most immersive and impactful across all media. He can be found engaging with gaming communities online, always ready…
Please stop overcomplicating your notes — these lightweight apps do everything Obsidian does
…If you’re someone who just needs a simple space for your notes and don’t care about extras like backlinking or dashboard plugins, then Obsidian probably isn’t for you, and…
I stopped treating my Raspberry Pi like a tiny server — and it finally clicked
…Treat it like a reliable little appliance instead, and the whole platform starts to make more sense. Give it a job with clear boundaries, let it settle in, and resist the urge…
3 simple fixes I used to stop CarPlay from disconnecting
…and only one USB data port. Next, make sure that your iPhone is running iOS 26 or later (I always recommend having the latest version installed). Next, ensure your car's dashboard…