If you asked a tech enthusiast in 2020 what a "homelab" was, they would likely point to a noisy, power-hungry rack server in a basement running a media server. Fast forward to 2026, and the landscape has shifted dramatically. Today, homelabbing isn't just about hoarding digital movies or blocking ads (though we still love doing that). It has evolved into a critical practice for data sovereignty, AI experimentation, and career acceleration. For professionals working in cloud ecosystems—whether you are a Power Platform consultant, a DevOps engineer, or a developer—the homelab is your sandbox, your R&D department, and your private cloud, all rolled into one. In this guide, we are going to break down what it means to build a homelab in 2026. We will look at the hardware that strikes the perfect balance between performance and efficiency, the software stack that defines the modern self-hoster, and how you can leverage your lab to not just have fun, but to level up your ca...
The $1,000 Paperweight: Why Your Phone is Lying to You Look at the device in your hand right now. Whether you are Team iPhone or Team Android, you probably paid a small fortune for it. You expect it to be a Ferrari, but lately, does it feel more like a beat-up sedan? Does your battery hit 20% before you’ve even had lunch? Does opening Instagram feel like loading a webpage in 1999? Here is the harsh truth that Apple, Samsung, and Google won’t put on their billboards: Your phone is designed to fail. It’s called "Planned Obsolescence." They need you to feel frustrated so you’ll shell out another $1,200 for next year's model. But what if I told you that you are currently only using about 60% of your phone's actual power? I’ve dug through the developer back-ends and hidden menus to find the settings they bury deep in the code. Today, we are unlocking the full potential of your device. Here are the 7 secret settings that will change how you use your phone fo...