I stopped looking for the perfect Stream Deck alternative and built one instead
…You have absolutely next-level customization, automation, and integration all in the palm of your hands once you've created your own DIY stream deck alternative.
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PowerToys finally has a launcher that's just as good as Wox or Flow
…launcher, it just opens a terminal window and automatically closes it before you can do a thing. Command Palette has a deep Winget integration, making it easy to find and install packages…
Remote 3D printing stopped feeling reckless when I added Home Assistant to the mix
…Automations fixed the moments that used to make me nervous Smart rules handle the risky gaps between check-ins The second big improvement came from automation, not monitoring. Watching a problem happen…
I gave Claude Code control of my desktop for a week, and it automated things I didn't think were possible
…Claude Code could automate that many users would find surprisingly impressive? A Brewing a cup of coffee via a smart home API integration and a custom script B Automatically sorting downloaded files…
Google Antigravity's April update finally made it usable, and VS Code should be worried
…Most widely used VS Code extensions, including formatters, linters, Git integrations, container tooling, and testing frameworks, install and function normally. Google Antigravity Google Antigravity is an AI-powered Integrated Development Environment (IDE…
The best NAS upgrade isn't another drive, it's fixing your backup plan first
…Once your storage layers are in place, automation is what makes the whole thing actually work. Backups should run on a schedule without you having to think about them. I automated my…
I replaced my Google TV remote with a $25 ESP32 display, and it controls Home Assistant too
…Plus, when I swipe left, there's a second page with buttons wired up to Home Assistant , where I can toggle lights or trigger automations. The entire layout is configurable from a…
Android Auto kept disconnecting until I changed one hidden setting
…It debuted as part of the Open Automotive Alliance, a collaboration between Google and major automakers. Not quite. Android Auto was officially launched in 2015, after being unveiled at Google I/O…
I found the best Home Assistant dashboard for my iPad
…More than that, building automations and connecting devices is only half the process. If your family members or even you are not very confident about giving access or control to automations, a…
I stopped using motherboard audio after one cheap USB DAC solved every problem I had
…I no longer think motherboard audio is automatically “good enough” Modern motherboards are far better than older onboard audio solutions, but I no longer believe integrated audio is always the best option…