One DNS tool did what two containers couldn't, and I'm not going back to Pi-hole
The simpler stack was there all along. I didn't upgrade, I removed.
I replaced Google Home with Home Assistant and a local LLM, and I'm not looking back
I've almost retired Google entirely in my home.
My WiFi died, and one toggle stopped Windows 11 from draining my data plan
When my Wi-Fi died mid-deadline, this Windows 11 feature helped me stay online without letting my hotspot data disappear in the background.
I ran local AI models on a six-year-old laptop with no GPU, and they actually worked
Your old laptop is powerful enough for local AI... if you temper expectations
Smart plugs are secretly the best troubleshooting tools you already own
From routers to your dumb home devices, everything benefits from a smart plug.
Local LLMs weren't enough, so I use a two-tier system that keeps my sensitive stuff offline
Private data stays local, smarter AI comes later.
My monitor's built-in USB hub was the desk upgrade I never knew I had
Cable management, wireless connectivity, and USB port optimization — all in one
Gemini's Gmail integration sounds helpful until you realize what it can actually see
While AI tools can be helpful in your inbox, the trade-offs aren't worth it
Brave is charging $60 to remove features it added in the first place
Pay more to get less.
KDE Plasma 6.8 will scrap X11 sessions as 95% of its users just don't use them anymore
Why keep what nobody wants?