…My main focus was on fewer ads, trackers, and better control over my network. A clean Pi-hole setup solved the ad and tracker problem, but once I started digging into how…
…Mobile This 3-in-1 Pixel dock swaps wireless charging for something much more reliable Google quietly launches a 3-in-1 dock for Pixel phones, earbuds, and the Pixel Watch 4…
…One week you are testing new quants, the next week you are comparing benchmarks, context lengths, and VRAM usage, all hoping the next model will finally make your setup feel reliable. I…
…automates your smart home and lays the data foundation for AI control. Lighting usage, presence detection reliability, power consumption graphs, open or closed histories of doors and windows — these are the training…
After lurking here for a long time, I thought I’d finally share my homelab. The goal of this setup is pretty simple: Reliable storage Multiple backup targets Self-hosted services Remote access without exposing everything…
I’ve noticed that my Ethernet link speed will occasionally negotiate at 100 Mbps instead of 1000 Mbps. Other times it comes right back to 1000/1000 Mbps on its own. My internet is generally fast, but the connection feels…
Finally got my Intel Arc Pro B50 fully stable and properly working on Unraid 7.3.0 running kernel 6.18.29-Unraid, so thought I’d share for anyone else struggling with Battlemage cards. Current setup: Ryzen 9 7950X Superm…
Hey everyone! 👋 I've been running NetBird on my Unraid server for a while now — currently via Docker, and it works. But honestly, it feels like a workaround. This should be a native plugin. For those unfamiliar: NetBird …
Hey HN! We’re Gary and Ian, and we’re building Chert (https://www.trychert.com/), an API for businesses to send, receive, and automate iMessage conversations at scale. Check out our demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
…Most setups that work reliably still depend heavily on traditional Home Assistant automations for important tasks. Motion-based lighting, security routines, climate control, and scheduled actions are usually handled the old-fashioned…
…I had a good monitoring setup for my homelab server. I used Uptime Kuma to monitor most of my services. It checked and reported my services’ and network’s health, but I…
…When the front end is clean and reliable, nobody has to keep a mental map of workarounds. That alone can make a media setup feel dramatically more premium, even if the speakers…
…to ensure broad compatibility and reliable display performance across a wide range of setups. A screw-locking USB-C host cable adds an extra layer of reliability by preventing accidental disconnections or…
…of spec-sheet bragging for a setup that always wakes correctly, always holds sync, and always sends the right audio to the right device. Reliability is not a bonus feature. It is…
By Joe Tilleli Published March 25, 2026 A reliable home Wi-Fi network has become as essential as electricity for many households. Streaming movies, attending video calls, managing smart home devices, and…
