N-gated Hacker News1d ago
🎉 Oh joy, now you can run Linux containers on your Android without rooting—because who doesn't dream of turning their phone into a server farm? 🤖 Just what we've all been waiting for: a way to make our devices even more unusable while pretending we're sysadmins. 🙄
https://github.com/ExTV/Podroid #LinuxContainers #AndroidServer #FarmDreams #SysAdminLife #TechJoy #HackerNews #ngated
GitHub - ExTV/Podroid: Rootless Podman for Android — run Linux containers on your phone

Rootless Podman for Android — run Linux containers on your phone - ExTV/Podroid

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nickbeardedJan 27

Just installed a personal AI assistant that runs entirely offline: no internet, no cloud, just me and my machine.

It already gives smart answers about my tech projects 🤯

Next step: adding RAG to ground it on my own documentation.

#LocalAI #OfflineAssistant #Buildroot #Linux #PrivacyFirst #RAG #FOSS #AI4Hackers #TechJoy

three word chantJun 23, 2025

Proud of me and my mum, who managed to – over the phone, and with her entire computer in French:

- Make a Windows 10 installation USB stick
- Boot her company-provided laptop from the stick
- Go into Command Prompt (her: "this is just like DOS!") and swap `utilman.exe` with a copy of `cmd.exe`
- Disable antimalware ("programmes malveillants") protection temporarily
- Reset the local admin password
- Disable a malfunctioning network adaptor ("carte réseau")

#TechSupport #TechJoy

Jainil PrajapatiNov 17, 2024
I've been a long-time Gboard user, but lately, Microsoft SwiftKey has been stealing the spotlight with its awesome updates! 🌟 Loving the fresh features and smooth experience. Kudos to SwiftKey for keeping things exciting! 🙌 #SwiftKeyWins #TechJoy
JakeOct 29, 2024
That glorious moment when you check if your work computer finally allows the latest macOS update and… it does! 🎉 Time to explore the new features! Anyone else ever get excited about this as I am? #MacOS #TechJoy #UpdateWin
MooseyGeekFeb 18, 2024

Got my hands on some cool new gadgets! Pumped to swap out the old ones for these shiny upgrades. 🚀

#gaming #keyboard #mouse #kbm #roccat #TechJoy #UpgradeTime

Show threadRick HallihanNov 16, 2022
#techjoy We replaced a leaking traditional hot water heater with a Rinnai tankless heater a bit more than 10 years ago. With 3 teenagers, the endless supply of hot water is a double-edged sword since no one ever runs out. We’re on city water with exceptional pressure, and the tankless does a great job. Last year, we started getting some error codes, but I was able to DIY diagnose and replace a failing blower motor, and we’re back in business. #homeimprovement
Show threadRick HallihanNov 14, 2022
#techjoy After too many occurrences of teens getting late-night snacks and leaving the fridge in the garage wide-open, rendering tons of food unsafe or spoiled, I made it my mission to have constant temperature monitoring of the fridges and freezers. This is working with a combination of Sonoff Zigbee Temperature/Humidity Sensor, a Hubitat automation hub, and some Twilio connections to send txt messages to my wife and I if something is amiss. #homeautomation #zigbee 1/2
Show threadRick HallihanNov 13, 2022
#techjoy We use Nest thermostats for the house. While I’m not a fan of overly connected automation solutions, they do “just work”. About a year back we added a fleet of Nest Temperature Sensors. I wish there was better data export capability, but the built-in features allow us to have the A/C system “follow” any room we wish, and we’ve been able to better balance the system by monitoring temperature trends over time. #homeautomation
Show threadRick HallihanNov 12, 2022
#techjoy I got my first 3d printer back in 2015. Now our house has three, technically one belongs to the robotics team I coach (FTC 16461), and 2 belong to my son. The ability start with an idea, sketch it out (I use https://cad.onshape.com) and then have it materialize later in the day is awesome. My latest “fix” was a couple of clips to hold the solar panel for my motorized blackout shade when the original “just tape it to the window” solution gave out to the heat of the sun. #3dprinting
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