Posts by Ethan Wright
ESP32-C6: Thread and Zigbee connectivity for smart homes
When it comes to building truly intelligent smart homes, the focus often defaults to simple Wi-Fi connections. But for those
Denmark’s open-source Office bid collapses in six months
When governments aim for digital sovereignty, they often look to the open-source movement as a powerful tool to reduce reliance
Local AI Benchmarks Comparing LLM Performance Tiers
The quest to understand the true power of local Artificial Intelligence often boils down to a critical hardware question: does
Automated Let’s Encrypt renewals after the 64-day limit
In the world of home technology and digital security, the nagging reality of connection warnings is a familiar, if irritating,
ESP32 PSRAM unused tutorials miss it
When diving into the world of DIY electronics, especially when working with powerful microcontrollers like the ESP32, the foundation of
5 movies that test the limits of your soundbar
When the darkness of a horror film descends, we expect terror. But for those of us who rely on immersive
Microsoft fixes 6 Windows 11 problems in the Oct update
Every so often, Microsoft drops a cumulative update that promises exciting new features, but sometimes the real magic happens in
AI cash while corporate America sees no returns
The artificial intelligence revolution is clearly firing on all cylinders, fueled by staggering spending. With the AI sector generating an
IQUNIX MQ80 Low Profile Keyboard Review
The Weight of Luxury: Why the IQUNIX MQ80 Redefines Low-Profile Keyboards In the world of mechanical keyboards, where every millimeter
Valve confirms HLX during panel discussion
The world of gaming is buzzing with whispers of what’s next for Valve, and at the heart of the speculation
Turn your old laptop into a free Steam Machine
The Great GPU Debate: Is the Steam Machine Really Worth the Hype? In the world of PC gaming, innovation often
Google won’t let you turn off this battery setting
Android was initially conceived as a monument to choice and personalization, a vast, open ecosystem where users could tailor their
One toggle to remove Google TV ads and recommendations
The promise of a smart television experience often comes with a trade-off, and while platforms like Google TV offer a
Endgame fear after WoW Forever beta
The thrill of a new MMO beta is intoxicating. I recently dove deep into the World of Warcraft: Forever experience,
I found another way to upgrade my RTX 4070 Ti for Multi Frame Generation
The Endless Upgrade Cycle: How AI Upscaling is Rewriting the Rules of Gaming Hardware When the RTX 4070 Ti hit
4 ways to make your new laptop better with your old one
The temptation to keep an old laptop often stems from a complicated mix of guilt and uncertainty. It feels inherently
Grab Pixel 11 and 1 year unlimited service for $579
When it comes to Android smartphones, the Pixel 11 stands out as a truly exceptional device. It successfully merges stunning
Slow Google Home Try Home Assistant instead
The AI Ambition: When Innovation Meets Experience Google’s Gemini represents a colossal wager on the future of artificial intelligence, a
Open source lies: The reality of Linux distros
The Paradox of Power: Where Linux Freedom Meets Commercial Control Linux has long cultivated a sterling reputation as the champion
One setting saved my lost Pixel Watch 5 at the airport
The world of air travel is full of beautiful journeys, but it also carries a heavy shadow: the anxiety of
Russia deploys 3D-printed cruise missiles with US electronics in Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine has evolved into a brutal war of attrition, where both sides are increasingly focused on finding
5 Milwaukee tools you shouldn’t buy
Milwaukee’s reputation in the power tools world is built on a foundation of quality, particularly within its popular M12 and
YouTuber recreates his 1996 PC to escape the AI market
In an era defined by the relentless, often bewildering, march of modern technology—where memory, graphics cards, and storage seem to
5 hidden Fire TV stick features revealed
I have been a long-time enthusiast of smart home technology, and among the devices that have captured my attention, the
The Notion alternative that works offline and syncs everywhere
Beyond the Block: Why Productivity Tools Need a Radical Rethink Notion has firmly established itself as the default hub for