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Windows Sandbox is the best feature you're not using
Enable Windows Sandbox and test questionable software risk-free in a disposable virtual machine.
Google Antigravity is the best fork of Microsoft VS Code and it’s not even close
Stop using standard VS Code
I run this free backup tool every night and I've never thought about it since
This free app transformed my approach to backing up important files and folders.
This handy self-hosted tool made it impossible to lose anything in my home
And it's just as easy to use
6 microcontroller projects that used to require a full SBC running Linux
We used to need SBCs for these projects; modern microcontrollers handle them more easily and inexpensively while being easier to maintain.
I cancelled Gemini, ChatGPT, and Perplexity subscriptions just to go back to this powerful AI tool
The only AI tool that actually fits into my daily workflow
I stopped using Chrome's password manager and passkeys made so much more sense
Passkeys shouldn't be locked to a single browser.
Windows has a built-in troubleshooting tool most people never open
It's more user-friendly than Event Viewer, clearly highlighting critical issues with the system
6 self-hosted media tools you owe it to yourself to try
Protect your privacy (and wallet) with these FOSS media server tools
I replaced my Nvidia Shield with a Chromecast, and I don't miss it at all
Nvidia Shield was ahead of its time, but time has since caught up
Stop "Smart-ifying" your light bulbs: Smart Plugs are the secret to a resilient home
Smart bulbs are barely smart.
Please stop letting your slicer add supports to your 3D prints when you don’t really need them
Automatic supports can waste filament and scar surfaces. You can avoid that by rotating parts, using supports only when they’re truly needed.
4 open-source graphics tools that look and feel better than Adobe apps
Replacing Adobe doesn’t have to come with compromise
DisplayPort users are missing out on these 4 HDMI features
One missing feature is fine, but four is a lot
5 open-source apps that are so good their premium versions are worth paying for
Not paywalled, just worth paying for.
4 storage mistakes that will silently corrupt your data over time
Back-up and watch out for the signs
Automating my Proxmox backups was the peace of mind my home lab needed
After all, these backups are the duct tape keeping my tinkering lab together