I built a local LLM server I can access from anywhere, and it uses a Raspberry Pi
…But it’s semi-decent at running tiny LLMs on its own web UI, and even remains accessible from remote networks. Related I ran local LLMs on a "dead" GPU, and the…
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Claude Code replaced my bloated PC optimization tools with custom scripts, and my Windows PC has never been happier
…As such, it's massively helpful to have a reliable way to sweep all of it away. I asked Claude to write a solution for it, and it did not disappoint. The…
I replaced my core Windows 11 apps with open-source alternatives — and I don't regret it
…I gradually moved to VLC Player and ImageGlass for all my media and image needs. ImageGlass loads instantly and has a minimal UI; it gets out of the way and just displays…
I've been running Vaultwarden on my Proxmox home server for two years, and I don't miss LastPass
…Couple Vaultwarden’s lack of a max user cap with its simple UI and rock-solid support for Bitwarden client services, and you can see how I managed to convince my family…
My entire homelab runs on an 8-year-old laptop most people would throw away
…File uploads and transfers on the local network were almost instant. Other features like sharing links, collaborative tools, and the mobile/desktop app were added bonuses. I faced a couple of issues…
I found out firsthand that some USB cables are too long for their own good
…He's written about everything from UI and UX changes across various apps to emerging software and AI trends. At XDA, he showcases his versatility in the tech reporting space with articles…
I replaced cloud LLMs with local models running off a Proxmox LXC, and the performance trade-off was worth it
…Most cloud LLMs ship with beginner-friendly UIs, and the fact that you don’t have to put in extra work just to get them up and running makes them pretty convenient…
I stopped throwing out old hardware after discovering Proxmox
…Contrary to what you might think, you can build a reliable home lab for your self-hosting and experimentation needs with outdated PCs, cheap thin clients, and low-end NAS units. All…
The real reason you should move to Proxmox isn't virtualization
…It can detect every LXC, VM, and storage pool on my Proxmox nodes, provide detailed resource consumption metrics, and even lets me add hyperlinks to their web UIs, making it a hybrid…
This one OPNsense feature made me realize what my old router had been missing for years
…They actually have major implications for performance and reliability, especially when used with dozens of devices connected to the network. This may sound like a leap, but it's easy to go…