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Old tablets make better smart home dashboards than any purpose-built smart display
Reuse what you already have
File managers are where Linux still loses to Windows
There's so much variety on Windows
Video game demos came back in a big way in 2025, and we need more
My new year's wish is for more AAA games to release demos before launch.
3 Obsidian formatting tricks that make long notes easier to skim
Long Obsidian notes get messy fast. These three formatting tweaks make them easier to skim.
3 big gaming surprises in 2025 I can't wait to hear more about in 2026
There were some surprising reveals in gaming during 2025. Here are 3 of them that will be exciting to hear more about in 2026!
I ran a modern-day Linux distro off a floppy disk, and here's how it went
It was small, but it was Linux.
I changed the default Download's folder and it solved these 3 problems
I just hated the clutter, with every downloaded file cramped into a single directory
This backup strategy keeps my files safe even if my NAS dies
It may be a bit overkill, but it satisfies my data-hoarding needs
Inkscape is a good Adobe Illustrator alternative, but this free app is even better
It's faster and easier to use
I installed Windows 11 without TPM or Secure Boot, and it's been fine for years
The experience is largely the same as running Windows 11 on a supported PC
Mozilla got a new CEO and I need to replace Firefox now
My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined
Valve reveals the top 12 Steam games we all spent our money on in 2025
No, Expedition 33 didn't make it.
One of the best File Explorer alternatives now seamlessly works with PowerToys
You don't even need to activate anything.
Manyfold is the best self-hosted software every 3D printing enthusiast should use
If you're a 3D printing enthusiast, Manyfold is worth looking into.
Stop buying "Pro" NVMe drives for a gaming PC
You're paying for sequential speeds which don't matter in game
5 games I'm fine with leaving behind unfinished in 2025
2025's gaming calendar was absolutely stacked, but I won't be taking some rather big games with me into 2026.
4 smart home devices you should isolate from your network
Leaving these devices grouped on your main network could be a security risk
I've learned to do these 4 tasks in my terminal instead of my browser, and it's so much better
I moved four everyday tasks from my browser to the terminal, and my workflow instantly felt faster, calmer, and far less cluttered.
This Raspberry Pi project is perfect for the New Year countdown
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a New Year's countdown centerpiece with custom LEDs, digital fireworks, and a midnight smart home celebration.
It hurts that these gaming traditions I grew up on will never come back
I love the world of gaming just as much as I did growing up, but it has changed beyond recognition.
6 outdated PC hardware "rules" that no longer apply in 2026
Not every PC hardware tip needs to be adhered to forever