I found a hidden Google TV feature that lets me use my smart TV offline
… Google TV includes a lesser-known option called Basic TV mode, which lets you use your Smart TV offline. …
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I ditched cloud smart home devices for local control, and my house finally works
… It keeps the local automation intact while also allowing regular manual operation too. …
Logseq's outliner approach eliminated the note-taking chaos I created in every other app
… Related 6 best open-source note-taking apps for Windows Open-source note-taking is the way to go Open source and offline No cloud nonsense Obsidian is an offline note-taking app like Logseq, and it gives me a sense of comfort. …
TrueNAS SCALE tried to do everything, so I gave it one job and moved the rest to Proxmox
… Should the NAS go offline for whatever reason, perhaps an update or drive failure causes the software to reboot or crash, you're out of luck. Not only are files suddenly inaccessible, but the entire home lab stack is now offline. …
This tiny Docker container monitors my entire network and alerts me before things break
… Kuma lets you schedule maintenance windows so you can take things offline for upgrades without your phone blowing up. …
Forget OneNote, Evernote, and Notion, this free open-source note-taking app is way better
… If I want to keep my notes completely offline, I can. …
Windows 95 changed computing forever, and the Virtual OS Museum is the best way to relive it
… Making all of this so accessible is an absolutely commendable endeavor, especially considering you can get it as a fully offline package containing everything without needing to set up anything extra. …
I stopped paying monthly for productivity tools after finding these alternatives with one-time purchases
… You can even store everything offline for extra security. …
VLAN isolation sounds great until you forget the firewall rules that actually make it work
… But then devices would go offline without warning. …
I built a local voice assistant that doesn't need the internet, and it actually understands me
… However, thanks to recent engineering leaps in Home Assistant's local voice engine, you can now build an entirely local, offline smart speaker that matches the speed and intent comprehension of big tech alternatives for zero monthly fees. …