I switched from streaming to self-hosting my media — it cost more than I expected
… The media server also ends up shouldering transcoding duties if your media client has an underpowered network interface or limited codec support. …
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I stopped trying to replace my Nvidia Shield and built something better instead
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I added a second Ethernet port to my NAS and finally stopped fighting network slowdowns
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I didn’t realize my Plex Pass lets other users stream remotely from my server for free
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I finally ditched Letterboxd for this self-hosted movie tracker and I am never looking back
… Yamtrack fixed that by treating all your media tracking as a single connected habit rather than separate hobbies. Since I was switching over from Letterboxd, I started using it for movies first, but what's kept me around is everything else around it. …
I’ve used the Nvidia Shield TV for years — and I’m not switching
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A $25 smart plug became my home lab's most reliable emergency fix
… Think media servers, backups, and remote access are all going down. And the worst of it tends to happen when I'm not at home. The simplest fix for these problems tends to be switching the server off and on again. …
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… For users who rely on cloud storage for their photos and videos, Proton Drive offers a dedicated media tab. This feature allows for easy browsing and viewing of uploaded media, similar to OneDrive's photo interface, but with the added benefit of end-to-end encryption. …
4 Android Auto tweaks that transformed my car's infotainment system
… Resume media automatically Get the tunes on before you hit the road There's a specific psychological friction that occurs when you start a car and are met with total silence. You’re forced to tap the media widget, wait for the app to load, and then hit play. …
I revived my old router with OpenWrt after the package manager rewrite, and it took ten minutes
… Opkg was no longer maintained, so the switch was necessary OpenWrt has been building towards this change for a while now, but when version 25.12.0 was released in March 2026, it was time to rip the band-aid off and switch to apk Alpine Package Keeper . …