…The FOSS community offers a middle-ground with smart substitutions for core utilities, making devices faster, private, and less annoying for daily use. Related I stopped carrying a laptop after trying Android…
…install and run on your device. Related Local LLMs weren't enough, so I use a two-tier system that keeps my sensitive stuff offline Private data stays local, smarter AI comes…
…SearXNG See at Github Home Assistant A central hub for your smart home Despite making your life more convenient, smart devices that connect to the cloud are riddled with privacy and security…
Timi Cantisano May 7, 2026, 8:11 PM EDT Timi has been writing about technology for over a decade, focusing on smartphones, computers, and anything that he finds interesting in the tech…
…I recommend you try out different AI models to avoid clocking high API costs and burning a hole in your pocket. Related I built a $15 ESP32 smart clock that does things…
…It also means you can run AI tasks privately, with no data transferred off your device, and with more modest power requirements, since they only run when you ask.
…TrueNAS is verbose, so things like SMART checks, scrubs, and failed mount attempts are all written in detail, and it's not easy to read at a glance. Asking the model to…
…Jellyfin app) on whatever client device you already own — a Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or a built-in smart TV platform. The NAS handles storage and serving; you don't need…
…malware locally on every certified device, irrespective of developer identity and the APK's origin. Related Android Auto is better when you disable most of your smartphone features Keep your eyes on…
…That’s why I went with good ol’ Tailscale , which I’d already set up on my smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other portable devices ages ago. For the Raspberry Pi, setting up…