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Explore a vast array of creative Raspberry Pi uses, from home automation and network services like AdGuard and OpenVPN to specialized applications like boat navigation, 3D printer control, and multi-room audio. Discover practical tips for maximizing your Pi's potential.

Explore modern open-source alternatives to the classic Palm Pilot for personal computing. Discover niche devices, e-ink tablets, and DIY solutions that allow for custom application development outside of closed mobile ecosystems.

Explore practical strategies for building confidence in open-source software and hardware, covering everything from reproducible builds and dependency management to mitigating hardware firmware risks. Learn how to minimize blind trust in your computing environment.

Explore the primary reasons local LLMs haven't achieved widespread use, from hardware limitations and cost to evolving cloud privacy solutions and superior hosted model performance. Discover where local models still find their niche.

Explore why Nvidia opts to sell GPUs rather than develop its own foundational AI models, highlighting the strategic advantages of their 'picks and shovels' approach in the AI industry.

Explore how developers are spending on AI coding tools, from free options to hundreds monthly. Discover popular services like Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor, and learn about agentic workflows, privacy concerns, and advanced AI capabilities.

Explore the multifaceted reasons behind Apple M series chips' superior efficiency and thermals compared to x86, from vertical integration to architectural design. Discover actionable tips for improving battery life and performance on Linux and Windows laptops.

Explore the complex reasons why Internet Service Providers are unlikely to become AI service providers, from massive investment hurdles to fundamental business strategy differences, and discover what truly bottlenecks AI performance.

Discover the best places to find used servers for your AI or HPC projects and learn the hidden costs of enterprise hardware, including noise, heat, and power consumption.