2026-11-02 09:00:20
I’ve spent the better part of a year turning an old laptop into a home server, and I can confidently say that repurposing aging hardware is one of the most rewarding things you can do with a computer you no longer use. The possibilities are always exciting, especially when the alternative is to just let that hardware continue rotting in a drawer.
2026-11-02 08:00:20
Google's recent policy change to Google Drive for desktop infuriated a lot of users. The new policy prevents Drive from uploading images to the Photos library. It was a good feature, but Google no longer wants to pursue it. So, it forces a lot of Drive for desktop users to switch to a new strategy because the direct automated integration won’t work. The limited free storage capacity wasn't working for me anyway.
2026-11-02 07:02:48
Forgetting the password to your Windows laptop is an incredibly frustrating and worrying experience. The fear that you may be losing all your data is not something anyone wants to experience. Thankfully, Windows 11 allows you to recover your password or sign-in information if you've forgotten it.
2026-11-02 07:00:19
I have a mix of streaming services and self-hosted media libraries, and the former is better at recommending new things to watch. I recently switched to Jellyfin from Plex, and things like watch time got lost in translation. Maybe I set things up wrong, which isn't out of the question, but now I have a blank slate for what data Jellyfin can use to suggest things, and that's a problem. It suggested a vampire movie because I watched "His Girl Friday," and that's not even the same genre.
2026-11-02 06:30:19
There’s no shortage of software recommendations online. Every day, I come across new apps promising to improve productivity, simplify workflows, or replace tools I already use. Some look impressive, while others make me wonder how I managed without them. But with so many options available, choosing the right one has become surprisingly difficult. It’s easy to get caught up comparing features, reading reviews, and jumping between alternatives without making much progress. Over time, I’ve realized that finding good software isn't about exploring every option. It’s about knowing what deserves my time and what’s worth keeping.
2026-11-02 06:01:20
I have always liked the idea of having a single workspace for everything, but somehow, my productivity setup ended up across multiple apps. I relied on Notion to organize information and manage databases, Miro to brainstorm ideas on an infinite canvas, and Trello to keep my projects moving.
