…However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics…
Jeff Butts May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system…
…I wanted my smart home to quietly support my routine without constant input. That’s when I started looking for a better approach. By adding the right control layer, I was able…
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…I also wanted an alternative that’s designed for user control and privacy. Although there is no shortage of TeamViewer alternatives, RustDesk stood out for several reasons. It’s free and open…
…got more privacy, better organization, and complete control over my notes It renders Markdown Keep doesn’t Coming from Obsidian and Joplin, Markdown support in a notes app is basically a baseline…
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…It’s also worth looking for features like band steering controls, clear device management, and Ethernet backhaul support, since those can make a much bigger difference than flashy marketing terms. If your…
…finer control over mesh topology and device pairing. It took about 15 minutes to configure my Zigbee-based Philips Hue bulbs without Hue Bridge, an IFTTT workaround, or cloud support. I picked…
…LXC is now a fully supported way to run Linux workloads on your NAS, with no migration needed for containers created in prior releases. Which is a relief to anyone who saw…