I stopped reaching for Raspberry Pi when the $60 board hit $95
…He's written for Macworld , Tom's Hardware , groovyPost , The Mac Observer , and more before beginning here at XDA. Sign in to your XDA account For years, Raspberry Pi occupied a very…
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The ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses pack a 240Hz micro-OLED screen into 0.2lb
…Of course, given how hardware manufacturers have to squeeze a screen into something as small as a glasses lens, they're usually not as powerful as a full-on gaming monitor. However…
This MacBook Air hits the sweet spot when it comes to price and performance, thanks to a steep $250 discount
…Apple keeps things fresh with frequent updates, while also offering great support for its hardware with years of updates. If you've been thinking about a new laptop, this one is as…
I turned an old iPhone into a Home Assistant wall panel, and it beats every dedicated controller I've tried
Rich Edmonds Apr 16, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building…
I mounted my mini PC behind my monitor and cleared my entire desk in the process
…PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming hardware, she's covered just about everything. Whether it's breaking news about…
First look: The Alienware 15 proves you don't need to spend $2,000 for a gaming laptop that actually works
…Now, I've got a mostly fully loaded Area-51 here that's being tested, but I've also got a new Alienware that was missing from CES 26. That's the…
I connected my dumb appliances to Home Assistant, and it felt like upgrading my whole house
…PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming hardware, she's covered just about everything. Whether it's breaking news about…
This 9/10-rated gaming keyboard is now more affordable, and it's a steal at this price
…When it comes to the hardware, this keyboard packs SteelSeries OmniPoint 3.0 switches, along with customizable RGB lighting and an OLED display. The keyboard has a fairly solid build, and you…
Your old Android phone is a better thin client than most mini PCs
…Sign in to your XDA account Thin clients are an age-old concept in office hardware. You've probably come across a locked-down desktop in a corporate setup connected to a…
Windows 11 on a USB drive works, but the driver nightmare isn't worth it
…Insider program and tests new Insider builds to discover upcoming experimental features and upgrades. His past work includes long-term collaborations with reputed publications like Tom's Hardware , and Windows Latest . When…