Adobe was overkill for the editing I actually do, and that’s what finally made me leave
…if, for some reason, I absolutely despise an update, I can revert to an earlier version. I'm not locked into an ecosystem as I would be with Adobe, and I'm…
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I built a Home Assistant automation that saves power daily, and nobody in my family even knows it exists
…to integrate with a huge ecosystem of existing Python libraries for IoT and home automation. 04 / 8 Milestones What is the name of the dedicated hardware device released to make running Home…
I never use my Pixel phone without these powerful open-source apps
…on mobile devices and computers for multiple publications over the last six years. You can find his work on AndroidPolice, GuidingTech and TechWiser. Whether it’s demystifying system updates, deciphering error codes…
I finally understand why Valve abandoned the Steam Machine — the Steam Deck just proved it
…The fragmented ecosystem This price hike is an economic reality check Valve currently has a seemingly fragmented ecosystem thanks to its delayed portfolio. When first announcing the Steam Machine, Valve also announced…
My Fire TV Stick stopped feeling sluggish after I changed this setting
…First, if you don't recall updating the streaming stick, it's time you check for updates. Running an outdated version of Fire OS is often linked to slow performance. Updating it…
I replaced 6 paid subscriptions with a homelab on an old laptop — here's the full stack
…ecosystems feel seamless because someone else handles all the complexity. The most important trade-off for a homelab setup is that I am responsible for everything. Backups, uptime, hardware failure, and updates…
I finally see why everyone removes Windows bloatware - here's my complete removal list
…on devices and is of no meaningful use to the end user. On Windows, there are two sources for it. Microsoft pushes many apps to keep users from leaving its ecosystem, while…
I wanted a Synology home server until I realized it was designed to stop me from building one
…Synology NAS devices are still capable of a lot, whether it's running containers, virtual machines, or hosting services, but the bigger question is whether they're the best choice for the…
I turned an old iPhone into a Home Assistant wall panel, and it beats every dedicated controller I've tried
…After factory resetting the iPhone, I checked that no old SIM card was still present and fully updated the device to the latest iOS release. With the battery charging limit, cycles controlled…
Chrome Remote Desktop is an okay TeamViewer alternative, this free, open-source tool is better than both
…on mobile devices and computers for multiple publications over the last six years. You can find his work on AndroidPolice, GuidingTech and TechWiser. Whether it’s demystifying system updates, deciphering error codes…