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How I Back Up My Home Assistant Server to iCloud, Google Drive, and More

One thing that can be easy to overlook is your smart home setup, which could take hours of work to restore if something goes wrong.While local backups are all good and well, the more backups you have, ...
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iOS 26 Update Stuck? How to Fix “Update Requested”, “Preparing Update”, and Failed Installs

Many iPhones display "Update Requested" or stall at "Preparing Update" when attempting to install iOS 26. Learn how to fix if iOS 26 update is stuck.

Windows 11 finally fixes last light themes in File Explorer dark mode

What’s happened? Microsoft’s newest Dev Channel drop, a Windows 11 Insider Preview, closes one of dark mode’s most obvious gaps. File Explorer’s action and error dialogs finally honor your theme, so ...
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Your AMD based laptop can code for you. Here’s how to make it do that

AMD’s guide shows how to run local coding LLMs with Ryzen AI or Radeon using LM Studio and Cline in VS Code. Steps, supported models, UAE notes, and tips.

Windows 11 is set to force online setup, but one loophole still works for local install

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.
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How the NPU is paving the way toward a more intelligent Windows

Microsoft's neural processing unit (NPU) powers Copilot+ PCs with advanced AI capabilities, enabling efficient on-device processing.
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6 problems I ran into while trying to self-host everything on my NAS

My NAS proved to be the epitome of independence from tens of subscriptions and hundreds of online services. I didn’t need to rely on any third-party service, earning me the bragging rights of running ...
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Understanding Cloud Service Delivery Models: A Comprehensive Guide to IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

Defining Cloud Service Delivery Models What Sets Cloud Service Delivery Models Apart Cloud service delivery models are ...