I replaced my Raspberry Pi with $5 ESP32s for smart home projects, and they do everything I need

I replaced my Raspberry Pi with  ESP32s for smart home projects, and they do everything I need

Although a fan of the Raspberry Pi as a teenager, I am starting to be disappointed by this family of single-board computers. After all, rival boards, especially those based on the x86 architecture, have become significantly cheaper over the years, while prices for mainstream RPi SBCs have skyrocketed without offering any tangible benefits in DIY … Read more

I coded a little CLI tool in 15 minutes, and it helped me stop subscriptions I was too lazy to cancel

I coded a little CLI tool in 15 minutes, and it helped me stop subscriptions I was too lazy to cancel

For the longest time, I avoided ambiance coding. Not because I didn’t understand it, but because I didn’t believe it. As someone with a background in software development, I’m used to a structure that includes clear requirements, planned architecture, and predictable outcomes. Vibe coding seemed to be the opposite of that. Just trigger an AI … Read more

Microsoft’s best workflow tools are free, but you won’t find them all installed on Windows

Microsoft’s best workflow tools are free, but you won’t find them all installed on Windows

Windows comes with a fair share of tools, but some of Microsoft’s best apps require an additional download to install. It wasn’t until I reinstalled Windows that I realized which of these tools were missing in a new system. Since they are published by Microsoft, it is natural to assume that Windows already comes with … Read more

I tested Gemini Notebooks and Claude Projects side by side, and one of them failed

I tested Gemini Notebooks and Claude Projects side by side, and one of them failed

Claude Projects has been part of my workflow for a while now, I don’t think I can imagine not using it at this point. When something becomes reliable enough, you just build around it and forget to question it. I use it to keep long-running research contexts alive and to execute design briefs without re-explaining … Read more

Your Switch Probably Has an Unused SFP Port, and This is the Best Network Upgrade You’re Skipping

Your Switch Probably Has an Unused SFP Port, and This is the Best Network Upgrade You’re Skipping

Hands down, one of the best things you can add to your home network is a managed network switch. They form the backbone of your network, connecting your wired devices together and providing connectivity to wireless access points, while providing redundancy, VLANs and more. But it could be much more. Most consumer hardware uses 8P8C … Read more

Plex imposes price increase on Remote Watch Pass

Plex imposes price increase on Remote Watch Pass

Summary Plex increased the cost of the Remote Watch Pass from $1.99/month to $2.99/month ($19.99-$29.99/year) starting June 1, 2026. Introductory pricing ends June 1, 2026; renewals go to the regular subscription price. Higher Watch Pass costs could push non-Plex Pass users toward Jellyfin or other self-hosted alternatives. If you’re a Plex Remote Watch Pass subscriber, … Read more