I stopped paying for 3 cloud subscriptions after installing Immich and Vaultwarden on my mini PC.

I stopped paying for 3 cloud subscriptions after installing Immich and Vaultwarden on my mini PC.

Modern digital life means paying monthly or sometimes annual subscription fees for a range of services you need, whether it’s cloud photo storage, a password manager or file syncing tools. All of these software services are steadily increasing in price every year. In fact, a budget-friendly minicomputer running a few lightweight Docker containers can completely … Read more

HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new

HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new

Apple launched the HomePod mini 2 yesterday (Pre-order here), exactly six years after the first HomePod mini launched. Here is everything new in HomePod mini 2 compared to the original model. Siri AI vs. the old Siri, plus microphone changes HomePod mini 2 supports Siri AI, bringing similar capabilities found in iOS 27 to Siri … Read more

Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is here to take on Google’s Home Speaker

Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is here to take on Google’s Home Speaker

Credit: Apple TL; DR Apple has announced the release of the HomePod mini 2. The new smart speaker supports a four-speaker surround sound setup when paired with Apple TV 4K. Pre-orders start today for $149, with in-store availability starting on October 30. It’s been six years since the original HomePod mini debuted. As Apple makes … Read more

Apple’s touchscreen MacBook and iPad mini may appear in the next few days

Apple’s touchscreen MacBook and iPad mini may appear in the next few days

Apple is just weeks away from unveiling the first touchscreen MacBook, the redesigned iPad mini and other hardware updates. According to Bloomberg’s Mark GurmanApple is reportedly set to unveil its long-awaited touchscreen laptop on or around October 27th. This would be a significant change for a company that has traditionally kept touchscreens exclusive to its … Read more