I stopped carrying a laptop after trying Android's desktop mode
…And that's before we get to the fact that calls and notifications are just as integrated. Now, before you ask, performance hasn't been a concern at all. Modern phones have…
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Synology's DSM is brilliant until you realize what TrueNAS and Unraid can actually do
…Speaking of which, Synology even has some official mobile apps on Android and iOS that integrate well with DSM, which allowed me to manage my storage almost anywhere. Everything feels curated and…
6 Proxmox LXCs I set up once and never think about again
…It integrates exceedingly well with PVE nodes – to the point where it can automatically detect all the LXCs and virtual machines residing on a Proxmox system once I pair it with Pulse…
I stopped trying to replace my Nvidia Shield and built something better instead
…However, it is limited by its strict drive compatibility requirements and forced automatic updates on newer models. See at Synology $640 at Amazon
Valve's Steam Deck didn't just succeed, it quietly changed how PC games are made
…end laptop or your integrated-graphics handheld, you have the Steam Deck to thank for that. It taught the PC industry how to be lean again, and instead of a race to…
I wanted a Synology home server until I realized it was designed to stop me from building one
…Even after the partial reversal, M.2 SSD restrictions remained an issue in some areas, especially around storage pool usage and official compatibility. It’s worth noting that M.2 slots are…
4 ways you're shortening your SSD's lifespan without realizing it
…The SSD is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards, and the integrated heat sink disperses heat and keeps the 980 Pro running optimally. $91 at Amazon $108 at Best Buy $165…
I tested dual-boot, WSL2, and VMs to run Linux apps on Windows, and only one was worth keeping
…Technically, it relies on VMs deployed via Hyper-V, but thanks to its lightweight nature, terrific GPU acceleration support, and seamless integration with the underlying Windows system, I prefer it over conventional…
I built a perfectly segmented home network, then spent six months poking holes back through it
…Before creating VLANs, it’s worth sorting out mDNS and multicast so that device discovery just works across VLANs. I realized that smart home integration, casting, device discovery, and printing — all depend…
10 quality-of-life services I self-host on my home lab
…Modifying the existing recipes and creating meal plans is also fairly easy on Mealie’s web UI, and you can use webhooks to integrate the app with notification and automation services. If…