If you’ve been following Valve’s software updates over the last year, you might have noticed something: most of the improvements aren’t about raw power or new features. Instead, they’re all about increasing compatibility and improving the responsiveness of the hardware. The latest SteamOS updates squeeze more life out of the original Steam Deck’s AMD APU, … Read more
If you used a Mac in the late 1990s or early 2000s, chances are you plugged something into your computer with a FireWire cable at some point. The port looked nothing like the USB connectors most people were already accustomed to: a stubby, keyed shape that only went one way, but easy to orient once … Read more
Nobody really likes paying subscriptions. Of course, the tools you pay for may justify spending your hard-earned money. But between the third and seventh recurring charge on your credit card statement, the math is no longer so friendly. And unfortunately, for the most part, the number of tools is only increasing. You start with one … Read more
If you’re considering moving away from the cloud by building a network-attached storage platform, you have many options to choose from. Synology was once at the top of the NAS ecosystem, and while the company has toned down its anti-consumer tactics a bit, there are plenty of other fish in the sea. QNAP is reliable … Read more
I’ve always been on the hunt for the perfect digital workspace. I want to create a place where ideas connect seamlessly, information is easily retrievable, and productivity flows effortlessly. Like many, I’ve tried countless note-taking apps and PKM systems, each promising to be the answer. Yet something was still missing. I’ve heard of Capacities before, … Read more
Moving your entire Linux home directory sounds like one of those tweaks that should come with a warning label and a backup drive nearby. Your home folder contains your documents, downloads, application settings, shell configurations, browser profiles, SSH keys, game saves, Flatpak data, and all the other little bits and pieces that make a Linux … Read more
When I began my journey with Obsidian, I was inspired by stunning, graphically rich setups that looked like digital masterpieces, and for a year I tried to force my brain to immerse myself in one of them. I spent more time perfecting nested folders and searching for the perfect plugin than writing a single meaningful … Read more
My existing home network has been something of a patchwork over the past six years. I had to replace the ethernet cables when we moved here because the pre-installed cables were Cat5. I’ve tried a Wi-Fi extender with mixed results, tried (and failed) to route Ethernet to all parts of the house, and only recently … Read more
Ask any developer, and they’ll tell you that their setup is usually set in stone. Even as a hobbyist, my setup has been consistent for years, with iTerm2 being a reliable, fast, and deeply configurable tool in my arsenal. But it also comes with friction that I’ve had to learn to work around. Whether it’s … Read more
As a member of the home lab ecosystem for nearly a decade, I have alternated between several devices over the years. Hell, I changed distributions, container runtimes, and virtualization platforms several times before ending up with my current software arsenal. However, one thing that has remained constant throughout this time is the amount of experience … Read more