I replaced NotebookLM with this free tool that uses my local LLMs
… When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with his head stuck inside a PC or tinkering with a server operating system. …
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I connected Read AI's MCP server to Claude, and it changed my entire meeting workflow
… Instead, it was when I connected Read AI's MCP server to Claude. If you aren't familiar with MCP servers, they're an open protocol that lets AI tools like Claude connect directly to external apps and services. …
Most people waste money on mini PCs when their old laptop is already a better home server
… You already own your best server Take stock of your existing hardware, because chances are you'll have a home server ready without spending a dime. A lot of us tend to overthink home servers, and end up treating them like a project that demands new hardware and careful planning. …
Your old laptop is a decent entry-level Proxmox server – if you respect its limits
… Related Don't just revive your old laptop, turn it into a home server General-purpose Linux distros aren't the only way to resurrect your outdated computing companion Even a budget laptop can double as a reliable Proxmox node Despite its expansion restrictions, your old laptop can handle LXCs like … …
My entire homelab runs on an 8-year-old laptop most people would throw away
… It was already more capable than my NAS, so before spending anything on new hardware, I decided to give my 8-year-old laptop a try. It offered a few advantages over traditional server setups. …
I rebuilt my home server after 3 years, and these mistakes nearly cost me everything
… Related I used an old gaming laptop as a home server, and it beats most entry-level mini-PCs My outdated behemoth of a laptop doubles as a powerful server node Forgetting to tweak the virtual guests I’d armed with GPUs Or even the CPU host setting, for that matter I’ve always loved being able to pa… …
I stopped throwing out old hardware after discovering Proxmox
… That said, I tend to use server platforms to revive my aged computing companions. …
I run Hyper-V instead of VirtualBox on Windows 11, and it's faster and free
… When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with his head stuck inside a PC or tinkering with a server operating system. …
I ditched Plex's official app for an open-source alternative that actually works
… For a relatively new app, I wasn't expecting too much, but it turns out, it's more than good enough for prime time. I’m back on Plex, and these are the 4 settings I changed right away The home media server landscape has changed a lot since the last time I was immersed in it. …
This open-source app replaced AirDrop across every device I own, and it works on any OS
… Related I wish I knew about this local file transfer tool before I trusted the cloud The local file transfer tool that’s faster than your cloud sync You can even self-host it Run it on your own server If you're somehow still worried that PairDrop is sending any of your data over the internet for lo… …