Using my NAS as an Apple Time Machine backup store was the best QoL upgrade for my MacBook

Having guests over is great until they ask for the Wi-Fi password. I'm then faced with the awkward dance of finding that crumpled sticky note, dictating a convoluted string of alphanumeric characters, and hoping they type it in correctly. But the real problem is how guests feel like I'm inviting a security nightmare home. Digitally, handing out my main Wi-Fi password is like giving a stranger a … [Read More...]

A good Chromebook can sometimes be hard to find. Many ChromeOS devices are too underpowered to really do much beyond browse the web and manage your email, or they suffer from poor build quality, dim displays, or uncomfortable keyboards. But that's not the case with the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]

During the State of Play presentation for September 2025, Insomniac Game finally gave everyone an official first look at their upcoming Wolverine game. What was very clear from the start was that this would be different from what fans have come to expect from the studio, given their Spider-Man titles were wildly successful. For many people who love Marvel Comics, Wolverine is a character that … [Read More...]

Creating regular backups of your essential files goes a long way in ensuring your devices remain in tip-top form, regardless of whether you’re a casual user or a hardcore tinkering veteran with multiple projects under your belt. While there are certain self-hosted services that can accomplish this task on Windows and Linux, the macOS ecosystem is blessed with a dedicated snapshot utility called … [Read More...]

File Explorer is one of the oldest parts of Windows, and you can tell. Microsoft has added tabs and refreshed the icons, but the core experience still needs work. For example, the layout looks rigid, and everyday actions like batch renaming need third-party help to be more complete. File Explorer also feels flat to look at, with almost no way to change its appearance. Small pain points like these … [Read More...]

For years, I treated my home lab like a necessary chore – a collection of services running on command line interfaces that required constant SSH logins just to check logs or reboot a container. I knew the power of Docker, but managing multiple environments across different hardware was often a confusing, time-consuming mess. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]

Redemption Road's absolutely bonkers-looking medieval shooter, Kingmakers, was slated to launch in Early Access on October 8, but now its release has been pushed back with no new date in sight. The developers posted an update on Steam to say that the scheduled launch, just days away, "will no longer be possible," going on to explain that they need "a bit more time on content polish before we feel … [Read More...]

If you've started on your home lab journey by heavily reading subreddits and networking forums, you probably have a vision of ex-enterprise hardware in a rack that stretches from floor to ceiling. Which is cool, and gives the desired visual effect, but it's not the only way to do things. And for those starting out, it might not even be the best way, as the hidden costs of self-hosting mount up … [Read More...]

Drivers for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft will soon have the right to unionize in California as independent contractors, thanks to a bill signed Friday by Governor Gavin Newsom. This is part of a larger deal between lawmakers, unions, and ride-hailing companies, resulting in the passage of separate bills supporting lower insurance requirements for Uber and Lyft, along with union rights for … [Read More...]

Of all the exciting things about getting a new internet connection, the router is probably the least thrilling. It's the beige box of networking, the unglamorous gatekeeper to the digital world. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is aware of this. They make setup and maintenance incredibly simple. Most providers offer or bundle a router with your new connection. If you agree, a technician shows … [Read More...]