I Made My Wife an AI Cross Stitch Generator (And Why You Might Want One Too)11 September 2026·5 minsIndie-Hacker Ai-Tools Side-ProjectWhy someone built an AI-powered cross stitch generator for their spouse, and how this experiment reflects the overlap of tech and hobbies.
How to Self-Host a RustDesk Server and Ditch TeamViewer11 September 2026·3 minsSelfhosted Remote-Desktop Linux RustdeskSet up your own RustDesk server for remote desktop magic—faster than a coffee break, cheaper than a TeamViewer subscription.
What to Do When You Get Laid Off: A Personal Finance Survival Guide11 September 2026·4 minsFinance Employment LayoffsGot laid off? Here’s a no-fluff, practical guide to surviving your pink slip based on real advice from r/personalfinance.
SolverSwarm: Sharing Unused Codex Minutes with Community Smarts11 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Open-Source AICan you pool OpenAI’s Codex API minutes and get real work done? SolverSwarm bets yes. Here’s how it stacks up.
Did OpenAI Steal Your Chats? A Closer Look at Training LLMs on Conversations11 September 2026·4 minsAI Llm Ethics TechnologyOpenAI is facing fresh accusations of training their models on user conversations. We dig into the debate — and what it could mean for AI.
Two Months of Self-Hosting: What I Learned and Why I’m Hooked11 September 2026·4 minsSelfhosted Vps Linux TechnologyTwo months into self-hosting everything from media servers to backups. Wins, fails, and the ugly in between.
Why Is Using My Savings Harder Than Going Into Debt?10 September 2026·4 minsFinance Smart-Saving Psychology-of-MoneySpending your savings feels harder than swiping a credit card. Here’s why your brain fights you and how to push through it.
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash: A Niche Tool for Hardcore LLM Tinkerers10 September 2026·4 minsAI Llm Open-Source TechnologyDeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is powerful but overkill for the average tinkerer. Here’s the real story, benchmarks, and what you’re in for.
Building an Eye-Tracking Cursor with Just a Webcam: Cool or Overkill?10 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Technology Side ProjectsExperimenting with turning any plain webcam into an eye-tracking dream (or nightmare).
Should You Pay Cash for a New Car or Take the 1.48% APR Loan?10 September 2026·4 minsFinance Personal-Finance Car-BuyingWeighing cash vs a cheap loan? This guide breaks it down with numbers, real-life scenarios, and a sprinkle of humor.