If you maintain scripts in multiple languages, switch between projects, or just hate Googling the same code solutions repeatedly, a snippet manager is a lifesaver. While there are many options out there, if you are after a self-hosted and open-source one, look no further than massCode. It is a code snippet management app designed for developers to collect, organize, and quickly retrieve code … [Read more...]

OpenAI announced late Friday that it’s updating its latest model to be “warmer and friendlier.” The company recently launched the much-anticipated GPT-5 in a process that CEO Sam Altman admitted was “a little more bumpy than we’d hoped for,” with some users complaining that they preferred the previous model, GPT-4o. OpenAI is trying to address some of those complaints with this update, … [Read more...]

Following on from the release of the XIAO 7.5-inch ePaper Panel from Seeed Studio, the company has now released the TRMNL 7.5-inch DIY kit, a way to build your own TRMNL device to put in a shell of your choosing. However, despite being aimed specifically at TRMNL (which requires either hosting your own TRMNL server or paying for a bring your own device license), you can do a lot more than just … [Read more...]

Anthropic's latest feature for two of its Claude AI models could be the beginning of the end for the AI jailbreaking community. The company announced in a post on its website that the Claude Opus 4 and 4.1 models now have the power to end a conversation with users. According to Anthropic, this feature will only be used in "rare, extreme cases of persistently harmful or abusive user … [Read more...]

Netflix could soon lose the creative team behind one of its biggest hits. Earlier this week, Variety and other Hollywood publications reported that Matt and Ross Duffer, the brothers who created “Stranger Things” (and wrote and directed many episodes), were in talks to sign an exclusive deal with Paramount (now under the ownership of David Ellison’s Skydance). Then on Friday evening, Puck’s … [Read more...]

Setting up Proxmox Linux containers (LXC) and virtual machines (VMs) is what makes this hypervisor an invaluable tool for home labs. It's powerful, light, and fast, but there are a few tweaks one can make to make it even better. One is to enable community updates, unless you have a subscription, of course. But another may not be too obvious, especially if you're just starting out with your first … [Read more...]

If you're looking to upgrade your home office setup, opting for an arm for your monitor or monitors can be a simple way to gain more screen space and desk space. Armatures are also more flexible than traditional monitor stands, allowing you to better adjust your monitor to the best ergonomic position. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Home Assistant is the most popular self-hosted service for managing smart devices, and for good reason. It’s compatible with tons of IoT paraphernalia, includes robust trigger-action automations, and has a handful of neat add-ons that further bolster its functionality. HASS also offers custom dashboards, automation blueprints, and some other useful settings hidden inside a barrage of menus. Then … [Read more...]

Like most homes, mine has a router and devices with an RJ45 connector, commonly referred to as an Ethernet port. I wanted to upgrade my home network by replacing RJ45 interfaces with SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) to make the best of your high-speed internet connection. Who doesn’t want to enjoy faster speeds and the lowest possible latency? However, you shouldn’t order SFP+ modules … [Read more...]

While Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn was loudly criticized this year after declaring that Duolingo would become an “AI-first company,” he suggested in a new interview the real issue was that he “did not give enough context.” “Internally, this was not controversial,” von Ahn told The New York Times. “Externally, as a publicly traded company some people assume that it’s just for profit. Or that we’re … [Read more...]

I thought I had my home lab management figured out with SSH, remote desktop, and a few clever automation scripts, but PiKVM proved me wrong. The first time I used it to address a boot issue without touching a single cable, I knew it was going to change everything. What I expected to be a handy side tool quickly became the backbone of my entire management workflow, letting me control, power cycle, … [Read more...]

After being a lifelong Windows user for over 20 years, I started testing various Linux distros earlier this year, and I've been learning a lot about what makes it great and what makes it not so great. It's obvious that, despite some annoyances, Linux has a lot that Windows could stand to learn from in terms of user freedom and customization options. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

It's time to ditch those old cans of air you buy every few months and upgrade to this electric air duster that not only does a good job cleaning out your gear, but is also quite affordable as well, coming in at just $28 right now thanks to a hefty discount. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

AMD has gone and done it. After years of lagging behind Intel, the company managed to take advantage of its competitor's coasting to develop and launch the new family of Ryzen processors in 2017. That's when everything changed for the better. Fast forward not even a decade and you'll find AMD topping the charts across the board, from consoles to consumer chips and enthusiasts to servers. AMD is … [Read more...]

In the week of August 11-17, 2025, the cybersecurity landscape was marked by critical updates from major vendors and a surge in sophisticated threats, underscoring the ongoing battle against digital vulnerabilities. Microsoft rolled out its Patch Tuesday updates on August 12, addressing over 90 vulnerabilities, including several zero-day exploits in Windows and Office suites that could enable … [Read more...]

For years, I struggled to keep track of everything at home, from where I stored my winter clothes to what spices were hiding in the back of my pantry. I would try to organize, but my systems would always fail. Then, I had a thought: What if I could use the same tools I use to manage my knowledge and thoughts – NotebookLM and Obsidian? Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

To protect privacy and enhance productivity, people often recommend using different browsers for different tasks — or at least using different profiles on a browser. But it can be tricky to keep track of which accounts are linked to which sites and profiles. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

As a gamer, I've always been obsessed with ultrawide monitors. The cinematic-style gaming experience that adds immersion is something traditional monitors simply can't match, even at higher resolutions. Reviewers often talk about how perfect they are for gaming, and that was one of the main reasons I decided to splurge on the Alienware AW3423DW OLED ultrawide monitor when it launched in 2022. And … [Read more...]

Initially designed to attract new students to the joys of computing, the Raspberry Pi lineup made Single-Board Computers available to thousands of tinkers – including yours truly. My first contact with the Raspberry Pi Zero taught me a lot about Linux, and it’s low-key the reason I got into distro-hopping. Heck, I still use Raspberry Pi SBCs in my home lab, despite owning significantly powerful … [Read more...]

Ever since I stepped foot in the world of self-hosting, Docker has been a constant companion that lets me deploy a bunch of containers to test things out in my home lab. There are several advantages to hosting services on your local server – especially if you’re a student. You can use free alternatives to paid services, say goodbye to subscription fees, and more importantly – store all your files … [Read more...]