In an era where “always-on” computing often collides headlong with rising electricity costs, power-hungry hardware, and the persistent quest for quieter, simpler workflows, the humble Raspberry Pi has quietly stepped into a starring role in many home labs and enthusiast setups. For anyone who...
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Botspot’s BVM: Bringing Lightning-Fast Windows 11 to Raspberry Pi
In a world where innovative shortcuts frequently reshape our computing experiences, one project is making waves among Windows enthusiasts and hardware tinkerers alike. Botspot’s BVM is transforming the long-held dream of running...
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A full year after VMware unceremoniously stuffed its most beloved community freebie into a digital sarcophagus, something unexpected is stirring in the world of virtualization: the resurrection of ESXi's free tier. In a move that’s as quietly dramatic as a hypervisor reboot at 3am (when nobody’s...
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Home labs have become a playground for tech enthusiasts, blending curiosity, experimentation, and technological prowess. While Linux-centric solutions such as Proxmox or XCP-ng dominate the scene (often touted as the "go-to" platforms), a quieter contender sits in the corner—Windows 11 Pro. Yes...