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Dockhand, Portainer or Arcane: which interface to manage Docker?
Comparison of Dockhand, Portainer and Arcane: advantages, licenses, costs, home lab vs company, to manage Docker without any headaches.
Read more →Level, NinjaOne, Atera or ManageLM: how to manage an IT park?
Comparison of cloud RMM (Level, NinjaOne, Atera) and local management (ManageLM): approaches, prices, and advice for small businesses.
Read more →Rakazo or Grok Bot: AI teammates, rented or at home?
Rakazo, the open source alternative to Grok Bot: what these teammate bots do, their differences, advantages and use cases, explained simply.
Read more →OpenClaw or Hermes Agent: which AI assistant to let into your home?
OpenClaw or Hermes Agent? What do these open source AI agents do, for what uses, and how to secure them (sandbox, rights, secrets).
Read more →AI at home: take back control of your data
Local or hybrid AI: Ollama, Open WebUI, RAG on NAS, open source projects with no subscription and hardware required, explained simply.
Read more →Copilot, the month in 5 minutes — October 2026
October 2026 on the Copilot side: renamed "add-on" offers, agents with their own account, end of .agent files in SharePoint and key dates.
Read more →Asus ROG Ally: the handheld games console that takes on the competition
Discover the Asus ROG Ally, the handheld console shaking up the market in 2024: cutting-edge performance, ergonomic design and impressive compatibility.
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Dockhand, Portainer or Arcane: which interface to manage Docker?
Comparison of Dockhand, Portainer and Arcane: advantages, licenses, costs, home lab vs company, to manage Docker without any headaches.
Read more →Level, NinjaOne, Atera or ManageLM: how to manage an IT park?
Comparison of cloud RMM (Level, NinjaOne, Atera) and local management (ManageLM): approaches, prices, and advice for small businesses.
Read more →Rakazo or Grok Bot: AI teammates, rented or at home?
Rakazo, the open source alternative to Grok Bot: what these teammate bots do, their differences, advantages and use cases, explained simply.
Read more →OpenClaw or Hermes Agent: which AI assistant to let into your home?
OpenClaw or Hermes Agent? What do these open source AI agents do, for what uses, and how to secure them (sandbox, rights, secrets).
Read more →AI at home: take back control of your data
Local or hybrid AI: Ollama, Open WebUI, RAG on NAS, open source projects with no subscription and hardware required, explained simply.
Read more →Copilot, the month in 5 minutes — October 2026
October 2026 on the Copilot side: renamed "add-on" offers, agents with their own account, end of .agent files in SharePoint and key dates.
Read more →Asus ROG Ally: the handheld games console that takes on the competition
Discover the Asus ROG Ally, the handheld console shaking up the market in 2024: cutting-edge performance, ergonomic design and impressive compatibility.
Read more →My audio upgrade: review of the RME ADI-2 DAC and the Meze 109 Pro headphones
I recently told you about the Eversolo DMP-A6 audio streamer. To improve the hi-fi experience, I tested the RME ADI-2 DAC and the Meze 109 Pro headphones.
Read more →Generative AI: what are the new technologies?
We recently talked about Microsoft Copilot in a previous article. We are now going to dig deeper into the subject with the other players in generative AI.
Read more →Meta Quest 3 vs Apple Vision Pro: which mixed reality headset should you choose?
We have already covered VR headsets a few times. Since then, new products have arrived on the market, such as the Meta Quest 3 or the Apple Vision Pro.
Read more →Eversolo DMP-A6, an extraordinary hi-fi streamer
On our blog, we have already covered some hi-fi audio references in the past. This time, it is the turn of a rather extraordinary product, the Eversolo DMP-A6.
Read more →Microsoft Copilot: a serious competitor for ChatGPT?
A lot of ink has been spilled on the subject of artificial intelligence. This time, we will talk about Microsoft’s foray into the field with its Copilot solution.
Read more →Feitian’s Slimtag: a secure and practical alternative to Apple’s AirTags
Apple’s AirTags help you find your belongings but have their drawbacks: price, battery, privacy. Feitian offers an interesting alternative, the Slimtag.
Read more →Mini-sized computing: barebones and other solutions
To expand my lab while cutting power consumption and saving space, I adopted barebone computers: mini in size, but maxi in power.
Read more →Parallel networks, VPNs and other solutions
Long reserved for “specialists”, alternative networks and lesser-known VPNs offer a whole range of solutions to protect our privacy.
Read more →Discovering the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset
After many headphones reviewed on the blog, here is a versatile model from the gaming world: SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
Read more →Crayonic, or how version 2 of the KeyVault has changed
Having written about the company Crayonic in a previous article, we were able to discover the changes the company has made to the KeyVault.
Read more →Metaverses, or the new virtual horizons
As VR headsets such as Meta’s Oculus became widespread, a new dimension of interaction emerged: Metaverses, where we can work, play or even learn.
Read more →Security systems: the Fingerprint Card
Having already written articles in the past on FEITIAN products, today we are going to talk about one of this company’s solutions: the FINGERPRINT CARD.
Read more →SwitchBot, or affordable home automation
Having tested several home automation solutions, I was pleased to discover a Chinese company, SwitchBot, which offers affordable home automation.
Read more →Internet: access from the sky with StarLink
4G, 5G, fibre or copper: we enjoy ever faster internet. For isolated areas, there is now satellite access with Starlink.
Read more →Crypto-currency wallets: the JuBiter solution
With the rise of crypto-currencies, storing your cyber-currencies securely has become imperative. A look at a hardware wallet: FEITIAN’s JuBiter.
Read more →Windows 11: Microsoft’s new release
Microsoft has announced it: Windows 11 is coming soon, even though the idea was to keep evolving Windows 10 without a new number. A look at this new edition.
Read more →Security: Crayonic KeyVault, the accessory of tomorrow
In a previous article, we discussed the concepts of security for one’s digital identity. Today, we discover the KeyVault, from the company Crayonic.
Read more →Tech Capsule #1: discovering a few gadgets
A new review format, Tech capsules: gadgets I unbox that, on their own, would not warrant a full article.
Read more →ROOMZ, or how to (re)claim your workspace
Managing the occupancy of meeting rooms and open-plan offices is a real challenge, especially during a pandemic. Let’s see how ROOMZ can help.
Read more →Apple audio: the sound of Cupertino revisited
Apple has long had an almost carnal relationship with music (iTunes, iPod) and has created its own audio devices. A look back at this saga.
Read more →Digital identity: iOS, what about privacy?
Apple prides itself on protecting our data with TouchID, FaceID and the Secure Enclave. But what if we wanted to store our credentials elsewhere?
Read more →Managing your digital identification
With risks multiplying, it has become essential to better secure your digital identification on all your devices. Discover an innovative approach.
Read more →Virtual reality: discovering what’s new
We covered virtual reality and the different types of headsets in a previous article. Today, we look at the developments that have been made since then.
Read more →Home Working: my new setup
I have been working from home for several months, like many people because of the coronavirus. Here is my brand-new office setup, which I am sharing with you.
Read more →Hi-fi music: sound on the go
Let’s talk music, but music with very high-quality sound! Some listen to it, others savour it. Discover Hi-Res sound, wherever you are.
Read more →Microsoft Teams: the all-in-one that does it all
After several articles on collaborative tools, notably in Microsoft 365, let’s take a closer look at Microsoft Teams, which has redefined the integrated tool.
Read more →iPad Pro: a review of professional use on the go
The iPad Pro is a recurring topic on the blog. In the last article, I compared it with Microsoft’s Surface Pro. Have things changed?
Read more →Monitoring: tools to supervise our infrastructures and applications
Infrastructures and applications keep getting more complex. A review of monitoring solutions that provide an overall view, on-premises or in the cloud.
Read more →Virtualisation, or what’s new
The subject is particularly vast. We will look at solutions positioning themselves as competitors to the big commercial products, such as VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V.
Read more →Data privacy: how should we look at it?
With data resales and illegal eavesdropping revealed almost daily, is privacy still possible? A short guide to good habits.
Read more →Jitsi, or how to become your own video conferencing provider
The title may sound promising, even clickbait, yet that is the promise of this open source solution. A look at Jitsi and how to set it up.
Read more →Video conferencing, or which products to use
In these times of lockdown, we want to organise online meetings and collaborate easily. A review of free and commercial video conferencing solutions.
Read more →Remote working, remote access and protection systems
In the previous article we discussed remote working solutions. In the vast majority of cases, access to company resources must meet certain security standards.
Read more →Coronavirus, or how remote working gets organised
Lockdown, restrictions, social distancing: protecting ourselves from this virus will radically change the way we work. An overview of remote working.
Read more →Security: video surveillance with Unifi
We briefly mentioned Unifi surveillance cameras in the previous article. Let’s dig deeper: image quality and the available control methods.
Read more →Sound: out-of-the-ordinary devices
Let’s talk sound and, for once, devices that are out of the ordinary: audio quality, unusual formats and new ways to enjoy your favourite music.
Read more →IT: discovering Unifi
Faced with stability problems on my Wi-Fi, then based on Apple AirPorts, I decided to overhaul everything. That is how I discovered Ubiquiti and Unifi.
Read more →Home automation: what’s new at Philips Hue?
The Philips Hue smart lighting range has been around for a few years now, so let’s review all the possibilities Philips offers.
Read more →AirPods Pro: what are they worth and how good are they?
After looking at a competitor to the classic AirPods, it’s the turn of the AirPods Pro, the improved version of Apple’s True Wireless earbuds. Unboxing and review.
Read more →Economy: discovering Fuze
We recently discussed the rise of neobanks, citing Revolut. Today we discover Fuze, a card capable of bringing all your other cards together.
Read more →Connected devices: discovering the Nike Adapt BB
For once, let’s talk wearables, those connected clothes, with self-lacing trainers inspired by Back to the Future Part II: the Nike Adapt BB.
Read more →Mobility: a few accessories for getting around connected and safely
We now look at a few accessories that enhance the use of urban vehicles such as electric scooters, for greater safety and flexibility.
Read more →Cloud: discovering FSNO and ExpanDrive
Managing cloud storage remains complex in hybrid infrastructures. My feedback on two products that make the job easier: FSNO and ExpanDrive.
Read more →Neobanks: discovering Revolut
Having recently been asked to present the subject, I am sharing my experience of an online bank, or neobank: Revolut, a British fintech.
Read more →Home automation: Rituals The Perfume Genie
Among connected devices for the home, one category proves interesting for the scent atmosphere: a look at the Perfume Genie diffuser from Rituals.
Read more →AirPods vs JBL Endurance PEAK
A keen AirPods user, I had only one complaint: they don’t always stay put in my ears. So I went looking for an alternative.
Read more →iPhone: my switch to the XS Max
An iPhone user since 2007, I have followed the apple brand’s evolution. Here is why I switched to the XS Max… and what made me hesitate!
Read more →Microsoft Surface: an extraordinary hardware family
Long attached to the Apple world, I was surprised to see Microsoft hunting on the same ground as its apple-branded rival: exceptional hardware.
Read more →Home automation: Homey Pro controller review
In our last article on smart locks, we discussed new home automation solutions. Today, a review of the Homey Pro controller.
Read more →Home automation: smart locks
Home automation is going mainstream. Today, a very specific topic: smart locks. Which criteria should guide your choice? An overview, with some product tests.
Read more →iPad Pro vs Surface Pro: the battle
It may seem trivial, but I asked myself the question: between Apple’s iPad Pro and Microsoft’s Surface Pro, which one best meets my everyday needs?
Read more →VR headsets: an overview
Virtual reality is turning up everywhere and, thanks to smartphones, the general public can finally join in. An overview of the different types of VR headsets.
Read more →Connected health: the latest innovations
We have often presented connected devices that measure our health values. A look back at the fierce competition between the companies in this field.
Read more →iPad Pro 10.5: What’s new?
Having worked with iPads for almost 6 years, I have often sung the device’s praises. Does the 10.5-inch version still deserve to be called a pro tool?
Read more →Smart speakers, or the new virtual presence
Smart speakers have been appearing in shops for some time now. But what more can they actually offer? Are they just an intrusive gadget?
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