I replaced enterprise gear with a $50 compact PC, and my power bill thanked me
… I could then use either GUI to manage the entire data center, likewise with the smartphone apps. …
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… Tailscale exit nodes are just as easy to deploy Even a smartphone can double as an exit node Similar to other Tailscale products, configuring exit nodes is a cakewalk. …
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Google turned the Pixel’s best feature into an app, and I use it constantly
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… While early versions supported Android 5.0, Google raised the minimum requirement to 6.0, which remains the baseline needed to run the platform on a paired smartphone. 04 / 8 Features Which voice assistant is natively built into CarPlay? A Google Assistant B Amazon Alexa C Siri D Cortana Correct! …
I finally found a use for NotebookLM that isn't research
… So, I just fed NotebookLM, NASA's guide to smartphone astrophotography, and my Sony mirrorless camera's user manual. The Google AI seamlessly adapted the beginner-friendliness of NASA's guide to the additional flexibility of using a camera instead of a smartphone. …
NotebookLM's Audio Overviews sound so human, you'll believe the misinformation
… The "Garbage In, Garbage Out" paradox How unchecked source material turns a smart assistant into a confident liar NotebookLM accelerates the well-known "garbage in, garbage out" problem in computing. …
Your old laptop is a decent entry-level Proxmox server – if you respect its limits
… Or, you could hook it up to a smart plug, and configure Home Assistant automation rules to disconnect your laptop from AC as soon as it detects a current fluctuation caused by the battery hitting its max charge limit. …
I stopped organizing my NAS like a PC, and everything got easier to back up and maintain
… Don't treat your NAS like a PC But it's fine to use it as a server A NAS is a powerful tool in your home lab and smart home arsenal. It can run powerful software like Home Assistant, effectively creating a centralized hub for all your smart home equipment. …
I turned an old Android phone into a home server, and it’s more useful than my Raspberry Pi
… Instead of buying a voice assistant that spies on you, you can mount your old phone to the wall, and it's now a touch-screen dashboard and a privacy-focused microphone for your smart home. …