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10 Docker Containers Every Homelabber Should Run
There are thousands of Docker containers that you could potentially run on your server. While I haven’t run anywhere near all of them, here are 10 containers that I simply can’t live without in my homelab, and why I think you should run them too. Related Docker for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know Learn to use this incredibly popular…
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Tribit StormBox Lava Review: A Mediocre Bluetooth Speaker
Summary Tribit StormBox Lava offers 80W output power, which is its most compelling feature. There’s a noticeable hiss when using the speaker wirelessly. The $130 price tag isn’t worth its compromises, including the constant hiss and an outdated USB-A port. The Tribit StormBox Lava is the latest Bluetooth speaker to have enough oomph to make your neighbors hate you a…
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7 Nintendo Switch 2 Features You Might Have Missed
The official reveal of Nintendo Switch 2 details has come as a flurry, and all the information at once can be pretty hard to handle. Now that the dust has settled, there are a few things that are worth knowing about this console that were either glossed over in the main video, or relegated to supplementary material. There are still…
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Love GNOME? These 5 Linux Distros Use It as Their Default Desktops
Are you a GNOME user wondering if your current Linux distro is the best way to experience the popular desktop environment? Do you want to test other distros but don’t know where to start? Well, here are the top five Linux distros using GNOME that deserve your attention! The GNOME desktop environment has earned a reputation for its clean and…
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Docker vs. Virtual Machines What’s Best for Your Homelab?
Summary Docker containers are lightweight, self-contained packages capable of efficiently running various services. Virtual machines are more robust, emulate full computers, and require more resources, but are more versatile in some aspects. Docker is excellent for deploying multiple services easily; virtual machines are best for specific, more robust deployments. When it comes to your homelab, there are two main technologies…
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What Is Chromium, and Can You Use It as Your Browser?
Ever wonder what makes your web browser tick? If you peel back the layers, you’ll find something interesting at the core. Google Chrome is based on something called “Chromium,” and you may be surprised by how many other browsers have that in common. Chrome’s Open-Source Core Simply put, “Chromium” is the name of the open-source project that provides the vast…
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The Best Switch 2 Feature Is its Lack of Achievements
Summary Nintendo refuses to add an achievement system to Switch 2, focusing on pure gameplay experience. Achievements can influence toxic gameplay habits, neglecting the gaming experience itself. Nintendo’s decision to avoid achievements is positive. Preventing these gaming pitfalls. Nintendo has never had an achievement system in the vein of PlayStation trophies or Xbox achievements, and it’s continuing this hallowed tradition…
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If You Don’t Want $100 Games, Don’t Buy $100 Games
Summary Games are priced based on consumer willingness to pay; companies will adjust based on demand and profit. Wait to buy: full price is for playing first, games will get better and cost less with time. Use game subscriptions or buy physical for discounts, game voucher systems can save money.. With the reveal that Switch 2 games will cost $80-$90,…
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The Apple Watch Is 10 Years Old. Here’s Why I Never Bought One
Summary The Apple Watch’s focus on health and fitness features lacks appeal for those who do not prioritize fitness tracking, leaving a gap for a broader “killer app.” The continual barrage of notifications can become intrusive at a time when many are trying to cut back on their screen usage. The bulky design, short battery life, and environmental impact make…
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Microsoft’s Next Windows API Change Will Break Some Apps
Microsoft has deprecated the UWP Map control API in Windows. Windows applications using that feature to embed Bing maps will stop receiving updated maps, and they will eventually stop working entirely. Microsoft’s own Maps app might also shut down. Microsoft introduced the MapControl API in Windows 10, which allowed apps to display maps using data from Bing. It was a…
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