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2025 Homelab setup and upgrade to Dell R530
I wanted to share another homelab update and wrap up what I worked on this year. Last year I mentioned …
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CachyOS Review November 2025: Installation, Features, and Why This Arch Distro Stands Out
CachyOS has been on my list to try out for a while, and with the recent November 2025 (251129 release), …
Lumo: Proton’s AI Assistant review
I wanted to do a review of Lumo, an AI Assistant by Proton. First you might be asking, who is …
MX Linux 25 “Infinity” Review
Introduction In this MX Linux 25 “Infinity” review, I share my first impressions, what I liked, and areas where MX …
Unraid Review: Eight Months of Corrupted Flash Drive Issues and What I Learned
It’s been about eight months since I first set up my Unraid server, and overall it’s been running well. The …
Fedora 43 Review: Is the Latest Fedora Update Worth Installing?
Introduction In this Fedora 43 review, I share my first impressions, what I liked, and where Fedora could do better …
Brave Browser Review: Fast, Ad-Free, and Private on iPhone & iPad
I’ve been testing out Brave Browser for iPhone and iPad (iOS), and it’s quickly become one of my favorite mobile …
