Matter promised to fix smart homes, but created a worse mess instead
…You just cannot use your devices across the range of different hubs you might have, despite the fact that on paper they're all compatible. When it does work, you might experience…
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I turned my old phone into a security camera that saves to my home server for free
…Instead, use the server-side software to only save clips when motion is detected. This will increase the longevity of your device. Alongside this, because the phone has a battery, if a…
5 open-source developer tools that are better than their well-funded competitors
…Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Home Assistant is the best way to connect all your smart devices. Android compatible Yes See at Apple App Store See at Google…
Valve isn't ditching Windows or x86, but it's quietly making both optional
…All three sit on top of SteamOS and point at the same Steam library, even if the practical compatibility profile differs by device. Proton and FEX aim to unify the compatibility, and…
My entire smart home runs on a single Docker container now, and I'm never going back
…Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Home Assistant is an open-source smart home hub. Android compatible Yes See at Apple App Store See at Google Play Store See…
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 are locked behind software updates you don't know about
Jasmine Mannan Mar 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…
I replaced my expensive Microsoft 365 subscription with these free alternatives and couldn’t be happier
…device RAM. Nextcloud OS Windows, macOS, Linux Key highlights Self-hosted, open source Nextcloud is an open-source OneDrive and Google Drive alternative. iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes Desktop compatible Yes…
Cheap KVM switches do something expensive ones can't, and now I get why everyone uses them
…my home office Now I can switch between devices with a single cable. Why is a KVM still relevant? Monitors are slow and software's a fallacy until it isn't Now…
My favorite alternative to Office 365 isn’t LibreOffice – it’s something way cooler
…Nextcloud OS Windows, macOS, Linux Key highlights Self-hosted, open source iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes Desktop compatible Yes See at Nextcloud
Plex stopped being worth it, so I switched to this open-source alternative instead
…Kodi for Android has Dolby Vision if the device has the license, so if you have Dolby Vision-compatible media, you'll want that version. And it won't do HDR-to…