NotebookLM's latest features have completely changed how I research
…She runs her own blog called Tech Valkyrie and has contributed to Tom's Guide and Android Authority . She also worked at MakeUseOf as a Lead Editor. In her spare time she…
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I tried Python in Excel with no coding experience and here's what I learned
…She runs her own blog called Tech Valkyrie and has contributed to Tom's Guide and Android Authority . She also worked at MakeUseOf as a Lead Editor. In her spare time she…
I paired NotebookLM with Gemini, and it's the biggest upgrade I've made for my research
…Google connected NotebookLM to Gemini And your notebooks can be attached to a chat Google rolled out this integration back in December 2025 and didn’t really make a big fuss about…
I stopped buying smart home gadgets and started building them for a fraction of the price
…ESP32 on Reddit have always offered guidance and code that’s ready to flash after minor tweaks. Over time, I realized that the ESPHome integration in Home Assistant did all the heavy…
I started using VS Code with GitHub Wiki and I should have sooner
…If you’re writing long docs, guides, or anything structured, this alone can save you a lot of time. Related 5 reasons you should use Markdown for documentation and notetaking Make your…
I finally started using Capacities, and I should have sooner
…You can find his work on AndroidPolice, GuidingTech and TechWiser. Whether it’s demystifying system updates, deciphering error codes, or exploring hidden features, Parth’s prose guides readers through the binary maze…
4 unique ways I use NotebookLM to get the best out of it
…You can find his work on AndroidPolice, GuidingTech and TechWiser. Whether it’s demystifying system updates, deciphering error codes, or exploring hidden features, Parth’s prose guides readers through the binary maze…
I moved my entire research workflow to Google AI Pro, and I'd do three things differently if I started over
…Gemini needs Drive connected or it's half a tool The integration isn't optional I've been using AI chatbots to supplement my work for years now and the workflow has…
I turned an old iPhone into a Home Assistant wall panel, and it beats every dedicated controller I've tried
…Go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access . Enable Guided Access . Set a passcode . Open the Home Assistant app . Triple-click the side button . Select Start . And now the iPhone is locked to Home…
5 boring Home Assistant automations I’d set up before trying AI control
…For that, he has worked for some of the biggest international technology publications, covering news, explainers, how-to guides, listicles, and product-buying guides. He has worked as an editor and managed…