4 reasons I am still using Windows 10 on my old laptop
…No forced AI integration It's getting annoying at this point While I am all for AI, the way Microsoft is integrating it in Windows 11 feels forced. The Copilot app is…
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I started using NotebookLM with OneNote and here’s how it went
…I jotted down notes on the various supported libraries, their features, and potential applications. I documented the steps involved in enabling the integration within Excel itself and even included code snippets about…
I revived my old Android phone by turning it into a better voice assistant than any smart speaker I've owned
…Then there’s community blueprints, official (and third-party) integrations, and add-ons (or apps, as they’re called in recent releases). The best part? Home Assistant receives new updates every month…
There’s a hidden Android Auto notes app most people never discover — I use it at every red light
…prefer simplicity (besides, those desktop-centric apps aren't available on Android Auto). Here is where Google Keep comes into play. Thanks to its native integration with Google Assistant (and Gemini), there…
The X2D proves Bambu Lab understands what desktop 3D printing still gets wrong
…approach. Instead of expecting users to dial everything in themselves, the X2D attempts to handle those adjustments automatically, lowering the barrier to consistent, high-quality results. Thermal control and ecosystem integration round…
Gemini for Android Auto fell short of the expectations Google Assistant set for me
…with NotebookLM , the Gemini chatbot, and its integration with Workspace tools , but deep adaptation of the model's responsiveness and behavior for niche applications like driving is still some time away. For…
4 underrated Android Auto Gemini voice commands I can’t drive without
…I will simply ask, "What’s my schedule for this week?" or "When is the next XDA meeting?" and the integration with my Calendar kicks in. It reads my appointments out loud…
Home labbers say to ditch your ISP router, but the Fritz Box 7530 has WireGuard, dynamic DNS, and even a media server
…If you run Home Assistant , the Fritz Box integration is fantastic, especially given that many other routers don't have an equivalent. The Fritz Box Tools integration, which is a core Home…
I love this lightweight VS Code alternative, and it even supports plugins
…In other editors, plugins often feel like separate apps. In Geany, they feel like native features. Whether it’s version control integration for quick Git commits, VIM mode for modal editing, or…
Obsidian proves that note-taking doesn't need AI to be powerful
…It’s fundamentally non-AI at its core, and any AI you do get in the app is through plugins and integrations you have to set up manually. It’s always been…