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3D printing saved me money, but only after I stopped printing “solutions”
I had to stop printing novelty “solutions” and focus instead on durable replacements.
5 common Proxmox mistakes everyone makes when starting fresh (and how to avoid them)
Yeah, I've made some of these mistakes in my early Proxmox days
I overclocked my Raspberry Pi, and it’s still not a mini PC replacement
Overclocking makes it feel faster, but it can’t overcome the limits that keep the Pi from replacing a mini PC.
Thin clients finally made sense once I stopped treating them like PCs
The key is to remember the old adage about the right tool for the right job.
Orange Pi might have better hardware, but I'm still sticking with my Raspberry Pi
Orange Pi boards often beat Raspberry Pi on specs, but the Raspberry Pi’s software, docs, and community make it the one I trust for real projects.
Using Uptime Kuma? This sidecar adds all of your containers automatically
AutoKuma wraps around Uptime Kuma as a container-aware sidecar, turning Docker labels into live uptime checks.
The first 5 things I printed after getting my 3D printer (and what I’d skip now)
These 3D prints I started with helped me learn fit, settings, and materials, but they also showed me which projects aren’t worth repeating.
This free and open-source slicer changed my 3D printing workflow
Orca Slicer made calibration easier, profiles more flexible, and everyday slicing faster without locking me into one printer ecosystem.
10GbE between my NAS, home server, and PC was an unnecessary upgrade – and I absolutely love it
It may not be for everyone, but I adore my overkill 10 gigabit setup
I tried managing Docker containers through Terminal with this app and I love it
Simple, lightweight TUI for Dockers
I've stopped recommending Synology to friends, and here's what I tell them to use instead
There are plenty of other options for NAS enthusiasts besides Synology
I spent $400 on a managed switch and immediately wished I'd done it sooner
I honestly didn't know what I was missing
PiKVM turned a $50 Raspberry Pi into enterprise-grade remote management
Turn a $50 Raspberry Pi into a PiKVM console that delivers enterprise-style remote management, full BIOS access, and safer experimentation in your hom
4 things you shouldn’t do with your Raspberry Pi
Avoid these common Raspberry Pi mistakes that cause crashes, corrupt storage, and security risks, and learn how to keep your SBC stable and secure.
You can 3D print your own telescope, but don’t expect it to be a money-saver
3D printing your own telescope is rewarding and customizable, but it rarely saves money once optics, materials, and time are included.
Pi-hole was my gateway drug to self-hosting everything
Pi-hole started as a simple ad blocker on my Raspberry Pi and became the project that led me to self-host most of my digital life.
5 ways to get remote desktop sharing on your Raspberry Pi that aren’t Raspberry Pi Connect
You don't need to use Raspberry Pi's cloud service to access your desktop remotely. There are several options that could work much better for you.