…My setup already includes things like Paperless-ngx, Home Assistant, and other tools that prioritize privacy and control. But when it came to large language models, I was still hesitant. LLMs have…
…Self-hosting is something I fall in and out of, and it depends more on the types of tools I'm using rather than a need for complete local control, and it…
…The same industry that spent years emphasizing privacy, control, and minimal data collection is now introducing a feature that thrives on comprehensive tracking, regardless of how many times it might shout the…
…You also benefit from privacy by going down this route. Most proprietary hubs now push for cloud accounts to enable out-of-home control; however, a USB adapter has no cloud. You…
…Handy No Yes Firmware updates No, reconnecting to Bambu’s services is required Yes Privacy and local control Stronger Weaker My answer has been to keep the parts of Bambu’s ecosystem…
…Besides computing, his interests include spending hours in long RPGs, yelling at his friends in co-op games, and practicing guitar. Sign in to your XDA account I consider my dashboards , monitoring…
…You get volume control, Do Not Disturb, and device-specific actions. The binary sensors and sensor platform expose the device's data as readable entities, such as temperature, connectivity status, and other…
…This includes OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, and even Copilot. It also allows disabling Fast Startup and the mandatory Microsoft account requirement — Rufus isn't my favorite debloater for nothing . I didn't have…
…Passionate about gaming and PC technology, she has built countless computers, keyboards and other peripherals - knowing them inside and out. Sign in to your XDA account Alexa feels like it's become…
…What I like the most is the focus on privacy and control. Unlike cloud-based clipboard sync tools, my data stays on my own hardware. The interface is clean and stays out…