… Then a few supporting services followed because it made less sense to keep them scattered across other hardware. Before long, the DXP4800 Pro wasn’t just holding my data; it was becoming one of the most useful machines in the house. …
… In a home lab, the quietest tools often deserve the most careful checkups. Pi-hole Pi-hole is easy to forget, as long as it's working. …
… Alongside this, you get peripheral harmony too. …
… Since WSL supports GPU passthrough, using it for AI tasks is child's play. I can also run Linux apps from the Terminal app using WSLg, and it works like a charm. Supports JSON file editing The last piece of the puzzle For most users, the GUI settings in the app are sufficient to customize it. …
… That number made me realize that ESP32 was no longer a hobbyist experiment for me. It had quietly become the backbone of my entire smart home. …
… My goal is no longer to build the most advanced setup, but to build one that stays reliable and quietly supports my work. …
… Sign in to your XDA account Self-hosting today is less about experimenting with tools and more about building reliable systems that support everyday workflows. From backups and media storage to automation and dev environments, object storage quietly powers a lot of that productivity. …
… Instead of treating AI as a separate tool, I now use a self-hosted LLM as a layer that quietly supports everything I do. The biggest advantage is control, where my data stays with me, my tools stay connected, and my workflow stays consistent. For me, self-hosted AI is no longer an experiment. …
… Consoles don't typically support refresh rates beyond 120Hz at 4K. …
… Silence at last The keyboard keys are quieter than I expected I've never had a "silent" keyboard before; the closest I've had is my Chromebook's built-in keyboard. Going into this, I expected it to be slightly quieter than a mechanical keyboard. …
