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Network UPS Tools is the open-source way one USB-connected UPS can tell every other machine on the LAN to shut down cleanly.

August 27, 2026

HDMI capture with an Elgato Cam Link 4K, the right Mini or Micro HDMI cable, a desk tripod, and optional dummy-battery power.

August 26, 2026

Low-profile and broadcast boom arms that actually fit USB mics, with thread sizes, weight limits, and clamp fit checked against live Amazon listings.

August 24, 2026

When Apple Silicon already creates a virtual display, when you still need an HDMI or DisplayPort dummy plug, and how BetterDisplay fits in.

August 23, 2026

E-Marked 100W USB-C cables that actually unlock full laptop charging, from short desk packs to 10 ft runs and a USB4 step-up.

August 23, 2026

USB HID setup in DSM and QTS, safe shutdown timers, and how to share one UPS with a PC using NUT.

August 23, 2026

This video flashes Home Assistant OS onto a Pi 4, then walks through onboarding, optional Zigbee, and backups. Here is the compatible kit.

August 21, 2026

A research-backed guide to the best streaming devices in 2026, comparing the Roku Ultra, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Apple TV 4K, Google, and Fire Cube.

August 20, 2026

Learn how to format an external drive for Mac the right way, plus when to pick APFS, exFAT, or NTFS so your files move cleanly between machines.

August 20, 2026