Smart home guides keep pushing the wrong starter setup – here are some tips that actually work
… So, here are some tips to ensure you don’t fall into the pitfalls afflicting beginner smart home setups in 2026. …
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You can now run modern Linux kernels inside Windows 95 with this fan-made project
… It's unofficial, messy, but functional; grab the code and setup guide on the WSL9x Codeberg page. …
Node-RED unlocks smart home automations that Home Assistant's UI was never designed to handle
… HACS . Be forewarned that you'll need a GitHub account to use HACS, which relies on Microsoft's platform for authentication. Simply install HACS by: Head to the official HACS website Follow the instructions that match your HA setup . …
Connecting Obsidian to Gemini transformed my notes from archive to actually useful
… Setup only takes a minute, and it changed my Gemini workflow for the better… Related I started using NotebookLM, Obsidian, and Google Drive together and it's been a game-changer The ultimate workflow hack The setup is only two steps You set it once and forget about it You need the Google Drive desk… …
I extended my Wi-Fi network with this cheap $10 ESP32
… For that, he has worked for some of the biggest international technology publications, covering news, explainers, how-to guides, listicles, and product-buying guides. …
My Fire TV Stick is infinitely better ever since I enabled this hidden setting
… Suddenly, you have the freedom to curate your own entertainment setup exactly the way you want it. …
I run Windows in a Proxmox VM full-time, and it's good enough to replace my main PC
… Related I tried using a dual GPU setup with Lossless Scaling - here's how it went Making dual GPU setups great again The easier snapshots help tremendously with coding projects And the same holds true for nested virtualization On the coding front, I’ve always preferred using virtual machines for pr… …
I gave Claude Cowork access to my Home Assistant config, and it unlocked automations I didn't know were possible
… It also fixed a few setup issues that I'd missed, guiding me through each step with ease. …
Excel is still the best tool for managing projects, despite all the PM software out there
… Instead of starting from scratch, templates provide a ready-made structure and reduce setup time and effort. …
Self-hosting a password manager sounds secure until you're locked out at the airport
… This is a brilliant watertight setup , until you need these credentials on a stay-cation in the Bahamas. …