This Jellyfin app made me ditch every other streaming client
…That’s what got me interested, since it supports Android, Android TV, Fire TV OS, iOS, tvOS, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, and Roku. Each platform gets a native build and not a…
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I finally got Android Auto in my truck using a $50 adapter, and now I can't imagine driving without it
…Google's design philosophy for the platform prioritizes safety, limiting apps to navigation, audio, and communication categories. Actually, social media browsing apps are the ones NOT supported on Android Auto. Google intentionally…
AMD's X3D CPUs aged so well that gamers won't upgrade, and that's a nightmare for AM5
…Related AM4 might still be supported when AM6 launches, but that doesn’t mean you should buy into the platform now AMD's support of AM4 has been impressive, but something has…
Home Assistant is way more than a smart home dashboard, and here's what I actually run on it
…Sign in to your XDA account Ask hardcore tinkers (including yours truly) about their preferred platform to manage smart devices, and you’re bound to hear the name Home Assistant pop up…
I picked Proxmox over TrueNAS Scale for my home lab, and I'd make the same choice today
…TrueNAS Scale does support apps and virtualization, but it's a storage platform that added those features on top of its core identity. It's a NAS OS first, and that's…
Self-hosting freed me from the OS lock-in trap (and made my devices clutter-free)
…Most virtualization platforms and NAS distros support cloud backup, so you can rely on external storage servers when you’re starting out. And once you get bitten by the home labbing bug…
Home Assistant's new infrared support turns your smart home into a universal remote
…I've not dabbled with Matter too much, but it's clear to see this is quite the step forward for platform support with enhanced handling of critical components. Related Home Assistant…
You're paying $100+ extra for motherboard features you'll never use
…You still want a board with solid VRMs that can sustain boost clocks without throttling, stable XMP/EXPO support, and a BIOS that doesn't make set up a chore. But once…
5 reasons to switch from OneDrive to Proton Drive
…Supports major OneDrive features With native apps on all the major platforms Proton Drive isn’t just about security but also functionality. While Proton Drive prioritizes security and privacy, it doesn't…
Plex gets a fresh look on Fire TV — and a new paywall
…For what it's worth, Plex says it's using the extra funds from this policy shift to add new features and support its existing platform, which is always a welcome thing…