I built a gesture-controlled desk buddy with an $8 ESP32 and Grove sensors
… All three connected without any address conflicts, which is one of the benefits of having sensors that were designed to work together in the same ecosystem. …
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The only reason I still recommend Synology is DSM, but even that's falling behind
… I've stopped recommending Synology to friends, and here's what I tell them to use instead There are plenty of other options for NAS enthusiasts besides Synology Synology's built-in ecosystem isn't what it used to be From a cohesive ecosystem to languishing apps When I set up my first Synology over … …
Your old laptop is a decent entry-level Proxmox server – if you respect its limits
… However, the home lab ecosystem also encompasses containerized services – environments that trade the extra isolation offered by virtual machines for resource-efficient instances capable of running on even the weakest systems. …
A used Lenovo M720q destroys the Raspberry Pi 5 in every way that matters
… The thriving makers ecosystem that leverages GPIO pins and HAT support equips the Raspberry Pi for IoT builds, sensor-driven projects, and learning electronics, as well as software. …
I de-clutter my Google Drive instead of paying for Google One, and it takes just 15 minutes
… Related 9 apps that keep me bound to Google's ecosystem I won't be able to leave the Google ecosystem anytime soon because I rely too much on these apps Google One has a low barrier to entry, but you can do better Start small, and it's all manageable Google uses Drive as the foundational stone for … …
I didn't realize ChatGPT was serving ads until I dug into how it actually works
… For those who'd rather stay within the OpenAI ecosystem, upgrading to a paid tier removes ads entirely. …
My old phone became a $200 webcam upgrade, and the setup took 10 minutes
… If you're in the Apple ecosystem, you're probably no stranger to Continuity Camera, which turns your iPhone into a powerful webcam. …
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. …
Free NAS distros beat Synology's price, and the performance gap doesn't justify the markup
… For a competent appliance that requires and offers minimal tinkering, provides predictable updates over-the-air OTA , and offers a fully-equipped ecosystem, you can do much worse than a Synology NAS. …
I set up a Tailscale exit node at home, and it's more useful than just exposing services
… However, the Tailscale ecosystem includes a bunch of quality-of-life utilities that remain hidden underneath its simple UI. …