5 reasons to switch from OneDrive to Proton Drive
…When you share confidential photos and files, you have the option to password-protect the link to avoid unauthorized access. You can also set an expiry date to limit access to a…
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I bought a KVM-over-IP for my home lab, and I can't believe I waited this long
…access without using the GLKVM app), but I could use Zerotier for a similar setup. It all really depends on your home lab, and the best devices offer options without limiting you…
Waydroid runs Android apps on Linux better than Windows ever ran them on WSA
…But WSA had a very limited list of apps that I could access via its Amazon App Store partnership. Also, the core idea was to run a virtualized Android system and make…
Flatpak 1.16.4 patches a critical flaw that gave apps full host access
…You can control what a Flatpak can and cannot do through apps such as Flatseal, so your apps can't access files or devices if you don't want them to. Unfortunately…
My entire homelab runs on an 8-year-old laptop most people would throw away
…Even though I already had a NAS, my robust VLAN-based network setup made accessing files across multiple devices difficult. My NAS was connected to one VLAN, whereas my PC on LAN…
I gave Claude Cowork access to my Home Assistant config, and it unlocked automations I didn't know were possible
…Sign in to your XDA account I love Home Assistant for its ability to connect to every smart device in my home through the same dashboard. That gives tons of flexibility for…
I turned my dusty Chromecast into a $250 smart home hub replacement
…Many repurposed-device setups use Tailscale as the backbone for secure remote access. Not quite — the answer is Tailscale VPN. Nabu Casa is actually a paid Home Assistant cloud subscription, not a…
Used enterprise switches are absurdly cheap, and they unlock features home routers can't touch
…You can use Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) to improve throughput when multiple users are accessing network drives, or use VLANs to segregate untrusted devices away from those with your important data…
Your ISP router is the biggest bottleneck in your home network, and you know it
…If your router supports anything older than Wi-Fi 6, you're missing out on features like OFDMA and MU-MIMO, limiting its ability to effectively manage multiple devices. Sometimes, your router…
I stopped carrying a laptop after trying Android's desktop mode
…06 / 8 Android OS What Android developer option must typically be enabled to access the experimental desktop windowing mode on stock Android devices like the Pixel 8 series? A Enable freeform windows…