5 self-hosted tools I prefer to install on every new PC
…Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes Home Assistant is the best way to connect your smart home systems together. See at Apple App Store See at…
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I ignored IPv6 for years, and now my home network is paying the price
…Fi 7 router that sports a blazing-fast tri-band BE 19000 connection and multiple 10Gbps wired ports. Supported standards Wi-Fi 7 $392 at Amazon $600 at Best Buy $392 at…
This new feature in TrueNAS 26 makes accessing files easier than ever
…and Linux, but it’s not uncommon to encounter random issues when using them outside their native platform. That said, WebShare requires you to pair your storage server to TrueNAS Connect, a…
Claude Code installed my IDE, and now I can't go back to manual setup
…The real challenge with manual Linux IDE setup is dealing with package repositories, GPG keys, and dependency resolution. Linux fully supports graphical IDEs, and VS Code is free — but the manual repo…
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SteamOS tricked me into switching to Linux, and I'm not going back
2d agoI tried Winpodx, WinBoat, and WinApps for running Windows software on Linux, and one is clearly ahead
1w agoLinux is quietly becoming the better choice for Windows users who just browse the web
1w agoThe new SteamOS update finally adds controller support to some big handheld names
1w agoThe Orange Pi Zero 3W beats the Raspberry Pi 5 on paper, but it can't use half its own hardware
…4 alt mode, two MIPI CSI connectors, a MIPI DSI connector, and a 4K-capable mini HDMI output. The Pi 5 has stronger mainstream display support through dual 4Kp60 micro-HDMI and…
LibreOffice proved that paying for Microsoft 365 was my biggest mistake
…I can save a file locally and know it will open perfectly on Linux, macOS, or Windows without requiring a specific account login or an active internet connection. This "platform-agnostic" approach…
Microsoft has killed the Remote Desktop app, and its replacement's name isn't great
…For those who want to connect via a browser, Microsoft offers welcome features, too. As the tech giant puts it: ...Windows App on the web now supports split-screen layouts. Users accessing…
Linux desktops have been stuck in old habits, and Hyprland breaks that pattern
…It changes the rhythm of using Linux by making window management, keyboard control, visual polish, and workflow customization feel connected. It does take work, but that work pays off in a desktop…
Microsoft is finally scrapping an Android app I didn't even know existed
…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…
I used an old router as a dedicated smart home network, and it solved two problems at once
…It has a decent build quality and dual-band support. The one crucial reason I still considered it: support from community firmware projects for older Broadcom chip-based routers. I picked FreshTomato…