Why I switched to yet another 1440p gaming monitor instead of upgrading to 4K
…That said, I had been craving a new monitor for quite some time to make my gaming sessions feel more immersive. A 4K 240Hz display seemed like the next natural step for…
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I gave up on stock Android until I found these 4 apps that fix what Google broke
…Chandraveer's downtime is an eclectic mix of reading fiction, practicing calligraphy, conceptualizing new products, and enjoying an expansive FLAC audio library. Sign in to your XDA account I've spent years…
I replaced my Google TV remote with a $25 ESP32 display, and it controls Home Assistant too
…It started with the ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display , but the project ended up being a lot more useful than I had initially thought, so I built it for the IPS-based WT32…
I tried multiple self-hosted dashboards but keep coming back to Glance
…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…
Linux finally has working HDR, but you still can't use it for most streaming services
…Because L1 and L2 levels are dependent on your device's hardware and software, the entire software stack, including hardware drivers, needs to meet the requirements for Widevine. It would require hardware…
This useful Windows 11 app finally solved my USB cable confusion
…a lightweight Windows utility that displays detailed information about connected USB devices, hubs, and controllers in a clear tree-based interface. It helps users identify hardware, monitor USB connections, and troubleshoot device…
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…
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…
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…