I don't pay for these 3 Google services anymore, and here's what I use instead
…Sign in to your XDA account Building a home lab started as a fun experiment for me, but has since doubled as a way to save money by replacing some subscription-based…
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A modern NAS replaced my smart home hub, backup solution, and media server
…A personal media streaming setup that isn't limited by platforms It gives my photos and media a new home It's one of the most common use cases for a NAS…
I use n8n every day to manage my finances, and it has massively improved my life
…Thankfully, n8n can help you limit your expenses with a budget-monitoring workflow. I set a monthly limit, say $200, for categories like dining out or hobbies in a Google Sheet. My…
The best upgrade for my movie nights wasn't a new TV, soundbar, or streaming subscription
…Whether it's breaking news about the latest AMD NPUs or creating video tutorials on social media platforms, Jasmine has contributed to the world of AI and tech in a variety of…
I tested Gemini, Claude, and Lumo for my taxes — and one made a costly mistake
…The best assistant, but with limits Limit issues affected my usage considerably I've heard great things about Claude's features , so I wanted to see how I could use its Projects…
4 Plex settings I changed to finally get reliable 4K streaming
…Plex OS Windows, macOS, Linux Individual pricing Free, $6.99/month, $250/lifetime Plex is the premier home media server software for replacing your streaming subscriptions. See available plans at Plex
5 reasons to switch from OneDrive to Proton Drive
…For users who rely on cloud storage for their photos and videos, Proton Drive offers a dedicated media tab. This feature allows for easy browsing and viewing of uploaded media, similar to…
Your motherboard's Ethernet port matters a lot more than it did 5 years ago
…a media server, run automated backups, self-host their media, and maybe manage a home surveillance system. This can easily make a Gigabit or even 2.5GbE port feel limiting, meaning that…
Microsoft Phone Link completely dropped the ball, but here's what I use instead
…It also doesn't limit me to the last 2,000 media files like the Windows utility. Also, call audio isn't automatically routed to my PC, and I prefer lifting my…
You need these 6 self-hosted tools if you value your privacy
…Sign in to your XDA account Besides saving you a couple of dollars every month in subscription fees, the privacy-respecting nature is the biggest advantage of FOSS tools. Since everything runs…