I replaced GitHub Copilot with a self-hosted AI and I won’t go back
…I'd much rather put that towards more hardware and build out my own, private, secure local AI factory.
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If you are hoping to make the swap to an alternative doorbell, whether that's the Tapo D210 or not, there are a few steps you have to remember. Firstly, ensure you back up and burn/download any legacy footage you want to keep from your Ring account. Request a full data deletion from Amazon's privacy center. Alongside this, ensure that you purchase a high-endurance micro SD card rather than a standard phone card, as security cameras write data constantly and need endurance-rated flash. True security is a choice. Real security isn't a service that you should subscribe to; it's a piece of hardwar
I got rid of my Ring doorbell and my home actually feels more secureMy entire smart home runs on a single Docker container now, and I'm never going back
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I replaced my browser bookmarks with a single text file, and my links finally stayed organized
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Your motherboard's Ethernet port matters a lot more than it did 5 years ago
…Most people who do this intend to host multiple virtual machines, self-host tons of services, run Home Assistant, learn networking and security tools, and build wacky and risky DIY projects. These…
If you use a Fitbit or Garmin smartwatch, you need to set up this Grafana dashboard
…This level of data can also be used to estimate your progress in the coming weeks and months. Why should you use the Grafana dashboard? Comprehensive data and security For starters, the…
Your home network doesn't need Pi-hole — an $8 ESP32 blocks ads just as well for a fraction of the cost
…By intercepting DNS queries, Pi-hole blocks ads before they ever reach your browser or apps, improving speed and privacy. It also provides an easy-to-use web interface for monitoring and…
I turned my dusty Chromecast into a $250 smart home hub replacement
…Plug the Chromecast into a cheap seven-inch HDMI monitor and then mount it on your desk, and it means you have a permanent security monitor. Or you can use the 2026…
These 4 Linux tools solve problems the default apps shouldn't have left unsolved
…It solves a real security need, fits a privacy-focused workflow, and is simple to justify as one of the first apps to install. CopyQ The clipboard should remember more than one…
I run my own DNS at home now, and Pi-hole isn't the one I'd recommend anymore
…This allows the home network to cache common lookups and reduce dependence on external services. That's really the only benefit, as recursive DNS handling isn't any better for privacy than…
I built a local voice assistant that doesn't need the internet, and it actually understands me
…It's a security barrier built on physics rather than code. The satellite has no operating system or local storage and can only stream raw audio data over your local Wi-Fi…