Your Synology network-attached storage (NAS) device may be designed for stashing files and backups, and maybe running an app or two, but it can become an incredibly versatile piece of kit with Docker containers. I started my home lab journey years ago with nothing more than a Synology NAS, and if I were to start fresh today, here are all the containers I would be running to create the ultimate NAS.

One of the best aspects of 3D printing is the ability to churn out functional prints at will. Whether it's upcycling broken furniture or saving money by printing replacement parts or everyday items like wallets and vases, I feel like a magician using my 3D printer to produce useful parts or accessories. This obsession with 3D-printing objects around the house meant that I was now looking for every opportunity to replace commonly found objects with a 3D-printed alternative. From storage solutions to ergonomic wrist rests, I'd covered them all. That's when I stumbled upon a new idea -- how about I 3D print keycaps for my keyboard?

3D printing can be a fun hobby -- until you encounter an issue for which you just can't seem to figure out the root cause. If the problems are related to printing, there are certain procedures you can follow to fix them. However, every 3D-printing enthusiast faces peculiar issues from time to time that appear out of nowhere. For instance, my Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro's bed just stopped heating up one day. Once I managed to solve it, I wasn't able to level the bed properly -- even with an automatic bed-leveling probe. If you're getting into the world of 3D printing, you should be ready to get your hands dirty to solve such errors. Another such issue that may simply annoy you or ruin your prints is weird noises coming from your 3D printer.

Switching to a self-hosted bookmark manager was something I had been thinking about for a while. Like many people, I’d grown tired of the limitations and privacy concerns of cloud-based services. Whether it was the risk of third-party tracking or feature overload, I felt like I needed a change. After exploring different alternatives, I stumbled upon LinkStash, an open-source, self-hosted bookmark manager that promises to give you complete control over your data. I decided to make the switch, and so far, it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Here are the three main reasons why I’m glad I made the move to LinkStash.

Laser engraving may seem like a process reserved for specialized workshops, but there are many materials you can work with right from home. It can be fun to personalize various items and explore fresh crafting possibilities. Whether you enjoy creating practical objects or purely decorative pieces, these unexpected surfaces offer room for detailed designs and unique finishes. Here are some of my favorite surprising materials to consider for your next laser engraving adventure.

While the majority of Windows 11 users have enjoyed the 24H2 update for a while now, some people have still been stuck on the prior update. As it turns out, some apps that customize your wallpaper were causing issues with the update, so Microsoft blocked the 24H2 download on affected PCs while it worked on fixing the issues. Now, those who has been left behind can finally upgrade to 24H2, six months after the update's release.

A long time has passed since Google was a plucky startup. As a behemoth in the realm of online advertising, the convenience of Google apps now comes at the cost of data privacy.

Adding a Raspberry Pi display to everyday tasks has offered me plenty of flexibility and fun. It lets me set up diverse applications without wasting too much space or breaking the bank. I’ve been able to customize how information appears, which makes it a handy companion in nearly every corner of my living space. Whether I need a quick recipe reference or an interactive gaming setup, this small screen has found its place in many creative ways.

I have been 3D printing for several years as a hobby, and I can boldly say it’s one of the most interesting and rewarding things I’ve ever gotten into. The ability to think of and recreate something and, generally, the hands-on experimentation, makes it endlessly fun. From 3D printing desk toys and games, and decorative 3D prints to personalizing my PC and GPU, there is always something new to explore. Even though there are several things I wished someone had told me before I started 3D printing, I can confidently say it’s a hobby worth exploring, and I have been trying to convince everyone to get into it for the reasons below.

Sudden crashes are among the worst things you can experience as a PC gamer. I'm sure most of us have been in a situation where we spent over $60 on a new game only for it to crash, freeze, or reboot our computer a few minutes after launch. Sometimes, you don't encounter a crash until your graphics card renders a graphically demanding scene, like during a dense open-world environment or an intense gunfight in a competitive shooter.

The Ghost in the Shell is coming in 2026.A new teaser trailer for Science Saru’s The Ghost in the Shell anime series has been announced on the official Ghost in the Shell website in a post spotted by Anime News Network. The post also revealed some of the staff heading up the series, which includes people who’ve worked on other shows from the animation studio, including Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and Dandadan, both of which have made their way to the US via Netflix.The trailer cycles through hand-drawn storyboards and key animation reminiscent of the original manga — that’s not a big surprise after the first teaser Science Saru put out, which was itself mostly a collection of images from the manga. It’s also good news for anyone burned by the look of the 2017 live-action Scarlett Johansson-starring Ghost in the Shell movie or the CG-animated Netflix series. The Ghost in the Shell is being directed by Moko-chan (Dandadan), with other staff including scriptwriter EnJoe Toh (Godzilla Singular Point) and character designer / animation director Shuhei Handa (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off), who illustrated the poster above. It’s due out in 2026, but the announcement doesn’t mention whether that includes a US Netflix re …Read the full story at The Verge.

The Trump administration has excluded “smartphones, computers, and other electronics,” even those imported from China, from tariffs it levied last week, reports Bloomberg. The exemptions don’t free them from all tariffs, though, as the outlet says others from before Trump’s April 9th tariffs still apply.Late last night, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated its guidance to exempt smartphones, laptops, hard drives, computer processors, and memory chips from the 125 percent additional tariff Trump placed on Chinese goods and the base 10 percent global tariff on most other countries, according to Bloomberg. The same goes for the machines used by companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to make semiconductors, the outlet writes.After this story was published, Bloomberg updated its story to add that the White House published a memo “indicating that the exemptions also extend to changes in small-parcel shipping duties.” As the outlet notes, Trump’s tariff plans included getting rid of duty-free shipping on low-value packages. The President had tripled the rates for such packages in an executive order amendment published on Tuesday night.Bloomberg also says in its updated story that products excluded in the CBP’s update are still subject to “a 20% duty applied to pressure Beijing to crack down on fentanyl, including the shipment of precursor materials,” as well as other tariffs, “including those that predate Trump’s current term.” The news follows Trump’s decision to issue a “90-day pause” on higher tariff rates for most countries, while increasing the total rate for Chinese imports to 145 percent, the same day they went into effect. It’s been expected that the tariffs — particularly those on China — would mean price hikes on the most popular tech products in the US. In some cases it already seemingly has, with Sony appearing to bake the tariffs into the US prices for its newest TVs and OnePlus raising the price of its new smartwatches without saying why. Other companies have appeared reluctant to rock the boat while they wait for Trump’s chaotic trade war maneuvers to settle down. For instance, Nintendo delayed US preorders for the Switch 2 but has stayed committed to its $449.99 launch price, while Apple reportedly rushed to import 600 tons of iPhones from India before the tariffs went into effect this week. Update April 12th: Updated with more details about the exclusions, which emerged after publication.