Microsoft is finally scrapping an Android app I didn't even know existed
Simon Batt Apr 12, 2026, 10:29 PM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After…
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High availability doesn't require matching servers — my three different mini PCs proved it works anyway
…It was the dull work around storage, networking, and VM configuration. High availability can only restart a VM on another node if the required disks and networks make sense from that other…
I extended my Wi-Fi network with this cheap $10 ESP32
…His expertise broadly covers computers, smartphones, game consoles, headphones, smart home products, browsers, and apps. Sign in to your XDA account The Wi-Fi coverage inside my house is solid, but the…
Your motherboard's Ethernet port matters a lot more than it did 5 years ago
…Most home labs aren't limited by storage speeds; they need additional networking bandwidth to avoid transfer bottlenecks. When you're considering 5GbE or 10GbE, you also need to keep the computing…
Take 50% off this beast of a router, plus get a free $80 Xbox gift card
Timi Cantisano Apr 24, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT Timi has been writing about technology for over a decade, focusing on smartphones, computers, and anything that he finds interesting in the tech…
The Pi Zero 2 W is the only Raspberry Pi that makes sense right now
…Besides computing, his interests include spending hours in long RPGs, yelling at his friends in co-op games, and practicing guitar. Sign in to your XDA account As the very device that…
This tiny Docker container monitors my entire network and alerts me before things break
…He has covered evergreen content on mobile devices and computers for multiple publications over the last six years. You can find his work on AndroidPolice, GuidingTech and TechWiser. Whether it’s demystifying…
I switched from pfSense to OPNsense, and I'm happy with the upgrade
…Besides computing, his interests include spending hours in long RPGs, yelling at his friends in co-op games, and practicing guitar. Sign in to your XDA account Just like every other subset…
Why I ditched Cloudflare Tunnels for Tailscale and Caddy on my homelab
…Setting up Tailscale on my phone, computer, and home server took less than 15 minutes. Each device got a specific IP address in a private mesh network, and I enabled the MagicDNS…
Your home network probably has a hidden bottleneck, and Wi-Fi 7 won't fix it
…countless computers, keyboards and other peripherals - knowing them inside and out. Sign in to your XDA account Upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 feels like it will solve all of your networking problems…