I turned my old tablet into an Immich-powered photo display
…The app is built to pull images directly from an Immich server and display them as a full-screen slideshow with almost no interaction needed. Just photos, and a few more configurable…
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A $25 smart plug became my home lab's most reliable emergency fix
…While you can always integrate a smart plug into something like Home Assistant , I've deliberately kept it stock. I only interact with the smart plug using the OEM app. That guarantees…
A modern NAS replaced my smart home hub, backup solution, and media server
…Be it running local apps and building your own alternate ecosystem around them, or using it as a low-power server that powers your smart home. Add to that the perennials like…
Microsoft finally admitted Windows 11 was broken, but I've already moved on
João Carrasqueira Apr 1, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also…
Sailfish OS showed me what Linux phones could actually be, and we need more of it
…Ultimately, the burden of making Sailfish OS a usable platform for most people falls on its Android AppSupport integration, which relies on a proprietary compatibility layer for Android apps. This is solid…
Microsoft Phone Link completely dropped the ball, but here's what I use instead
…He's written about everything from UI and UX changes across various apps to emerging software and AI trends. At XDA, he showcases his versatility in the tech reporting space with articles…
Storage sense automatically cleans your PC, and it's doing more than you realize
…changer Jarvis, organize my files It even handles your cloud files Well, your local copies, at least One of the coolest features in Windows 11 is the fact that it can integrate…
Self-hosted LLM took my personal knowledge management system to the next level
…Its plugin ecosystem, including tools like Smart Connections, allows deep AI integration without sending your data to external servers. Not quite — the answer is Obsidian. While Notion and Roam Research are popular…
Adobe Acrobat costs $15 a month, but BentoPDF does everything locally without a subscription
…It’s a game-changer because I don’t need to rely on a paid tool to convert documents from either my Windows or Apple ecosystem devices. There are several more new…
Proxmox running Xpenology gave me the best of both worlds for my home NAS
…It's a great ecosystem to be locked within, though you will be expected to part with considerable change to continue enjoying all the luxuries. And it's not all good news…