4 tricks I use to stop Android Auto from heating up my phone like crazy
…If you happen to live in a warmer area, this can make matters worse, too. Unlike some people, I've never received a temperature warning on my device while running Android Auto…
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I stopped switching between four apps the moment I connected them to Claude Project
…Simplicity matters more than structure. The Claude project became the connective tissue The context already exists now You open Claude, input a query, and it generates output. This is how most people…
I bought a PCIe riser for aesthetics, and it created a problem nobody warns you about
…long-standing issues, and that's if your PC even turns on in the first place. The result is significant digital noise; the data packets get corrupted; the connection drops, and your…
My entire homelab runs on an 8-year-old laptop most people would throw away
…My NAS was connected to one VLAN, whereas my PC on LAN and MacBook on Wi-Fi were connected to separate ones. I didn’t want to set up cross-access, especially…
My smart home was a mess until I gave it a brain
…Instead of juggling half a dozen apps, I had one local dashboard that didn’t rely on external servers or an internet connection to function. It didn’t matter if a bulb…
4 Claude Code slash commands I use daily that make me more productive
…to diagnose any issues. This is where /mcp comes in. I installed a Docker MCP server inside my homelab, and the /mcp command helps me manage that connection. I can now check…
Stop buying mesh Wi-Fi before trying these free yet game-changing network upgrades
…The most common mesh setup consists of a primary node connected to one or more satellite nodes to create an uninterrupted Wi-Fi net around the home. While a mesh network is…
I turned my old router into a Wi-Fi extender with OpenWrt, and it was easier than I thought
…to extend my Wi-Fi connection while also knowing that I'm running a recent software version that's much less prone to exploits and security issues. To give credit to TP…
Your ISP router is the biggest bottleneck in your home network, and you know it
…Most of the time, the simplest way out is to buy an aftermarket router, connect it to the ISP router, and put the latter in bridge mode to avoid double NAT issues…
I spent $15 on my Wi-Fi setup and it outperformed a $200 router upgrade
…Ensure that the antenna you pick up has a universal connector. Most routers use RP-SMA connectors, but don't assume your router does without double-checking first. Be sure to check…