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I replaced Gmail with an email app that finally makes inbox zero feel realistic
Maybe I'll finally start replying to people...
This free remote desktop tool is TeamViewer on steroids and I can’t recommend it enough
No subscription limits, or annoying pop-ups.
A year into self-hosting FOSS, and nobody warns you about these operational nightmares
Self-hosting FOSS tools is incredibly rewarding, but I would've appreciated a warning about these headaches
My old iPad became the best second monitor I own, and setting it up cost nothing
Why buy another monitor when you already own one?
I turned an old Android tablet into a Jellyfin monitoring dashboard, and now I barely touch my server
Jellydash gave me a second screen for my Jellyfin server, and it's the easiest way to watch what's actually happening.
Samsung's browser beats Chrome on features, customization, and the one thing Google refuses to add
A fresh take on mobile browsing with bottom toolbars, stacked shortcuts, rich background galleries, and cleaner tabs.
I stopped paying for Adobe Acrobat after finding a browser tab that does the same job for free
Adobe's subscription makes less sense the more you its alternatives
I replaced VLC with a leaner open-source player, and I'm not going back
It runs circles around VLC, and then some
I discovered the Steam customization rabbit hole, and I'm hooked
Millennium turned my Steam launcher into something Valve never intended
I tried 2 Docker-based PDF editors to replace Adobe Acrobat, and only one stood out
I expected a battle of features, but the real winner was the PDF editor that simply stayed out of my way.
5 things I would tell someone setting up their first home server this weekend
It's one of the most rewarding things you can do, but it comes with its share of pitfalls
Jellyfin 12 will break some home servers, and I'm okay with that
Jellyfin 12 could break some home servers, but its stricter upgrade path may be exactly what the project needs to stay healthy in the long term.
I stopped uploading PDFs to random websites after finding this free desktop app
No more PDF roulette
Immich has a hidden feature you're not using, and it changed the way I share photos with family
Say goodbye to sharing .zip files and big email attachments
I save $100 every month with these 7 docker containers in my home lab
I stopped paying for various cloud services and replaced them with Docker containers that give me more control, and privacy.
This 20-year-old open-source Adobe alternative makes modern PDF readers feel bloated
This open-source Adobe Acrobat alternative brings back the joy of simple software.
Every home lab I build now starts with the same 5 Docker containers
Before I install anything else, these are the five containers I set up first.
This overlooked Google Maps feature has become my secret weapon for staying organized
Creating custom lists in Google Maps is such a simple feature that I wish I'd discovered it years ago.
5 Docker tools I use to stop babysitting my self-hosted servers
My essential Docker stack for keeping self-hosted services running.