Tim Brookes

5 fast and functional 3D printing projects to make this weekend (February 27 – March 1)

• Technology

5 fast and functional 3D printing projects to make this weekend (February 27 – March 1)

Tim Brookes February 27, 2026

Run don't walk.

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What’s the deal with Bambu Lab 3D printers and why is everyone buying them?

• Open Source
• Technology

What’s the deal with Bambu Lab 3D printers and why is everyone buying them?

Tim Brookes February 27, 2026

Here's why everyone is telling you to “just get a Bambu."

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5 rookie 3D printer mistakes I was making until I knew better

• Linux
• Technology

5 rookie 3D printer mistakes I was making until I knew better

Tim Brookes February 26, 2026

Everyone has to start somewhere.

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Please stop using cheap Android photo frames as Home Assistant dashboards

• Home Assistant
• Linux
• photo frames
• Smart Home
• Technology

Please stop using cheap Android photo frames as Home Assistant dashboards

Tim Brookes February 26, 2026

You could be compromising your entire network.

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Where to get cheap Zigbee devices now that IKEA is out of the game

• Home Assistant
• Ikea
• Linux
• Smart Home
• Technology

Where to get cheap Zigbee devices now that IKEA is out of the game

Tim Brookes February 25, 2026

You don't need to give up on Zigbee just yet.

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6 ways your 3D printer is lying to you

• Health
• Linux
• Technology
• tools

6 ways your 3D printer is lying to you

Tim Brookes February 25, 2026

You print on a bed of lies.

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I was skeptical, but a sit-stand desk transformed the way I worked

• Health
• Home Improvement
• Linux
• Productivity
• Technology

I was skeptical, but a sit-stand desk transformed the way I worked

Tim Brookes February 24, 2026

It turns out that forcing yourself to stand up has some unexpected benefits.

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8 essential 3D printer tools and accessories every owner should have

• Linux
• Technology

8 essential 3D printer tools and accessories every owner should have

Tim Brookes February 24, 2026

You can even print some of them yourself.

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These retro gadgets are crying out for you to save and restore them

• Hobbies
• Linux
• Retro Computing
• Retro Gaming
• Technology

These retro gadgets are crying out for you to save and restore them

Tim Brookes February 22, 2026

Fancy a project?

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Here’s how I made my Home Assistant notifications way more entertaining

• Home Assistant
• Linux
• Smart Home
• Technology

Here’s how I made my Home Assistant notifications way more entertaining

Tim Brookes February 22, 2026

Who says your smart home has to be polite?

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