…To make better tools, even, once I get to that stage. And to be able to secure those tools against leaking credentials, ports, and other misconfiguration errors, the entire software market should…
…you can get the open source platform pretty close. Still, I'm personally pretty locked into Plex because it's the self-hosted media tool I find the easiest to use, and…
Simon Batt Apr 21, 2026, 9:02 PM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After…
…See at Github Privacy, power, and zero cost By integrating tools like VSCodium, RustDesk, and Activepieces into your workflow, you aren’t just opting for free software; you are choosing platforms that…
…structured output, and tool calling, and can be deployed through common local stacks like Hugging Face, vLLM, and Ollama. Claude, by contrast, is delivered through Anthropic’s managed platform and API, which…
…have to rely on big tech platforms. But over time, things got out of hand. I’m currently running an AMD-powered Windows desktop, a Windows laptop, and a MacBook Pro, all…
…love these amazing automation tools What's the point? It's unnecessary but cool I have to admit, I don't truly understand the point of a platform like Puter, but I…
…my usual Windows 11 functionality is what really made me confident about recommending it. All my pinned apps remained exactly where they were, but most importantly, the quick access toolbar still functioned…
…Sign in to your XDA account Over the years, I’ve managed to build a reliable self-hosted arsenal that includes everything from productivity services and network tools to smart-home-centric…
Simon Batt Apr 8, 2026, 4:38 PM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After…