I didn’t know I could give my old laptop a second life with an eGPU
…A laptop gives you the advantage of portability for school and everyday use. But when I want more power, I get home, plug into my desk setup and unlock a completely different…
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PowerShell is genuinely good now, and most Linux users won't admit it
…with PowerShell can derive the meaning of almost any cmdlet with a quick glance. Since most of the scripts I'm writing are for my own systems anyway, the portability perk of…
This $200 Android gaming handheld is the ultimate retro hit with Linux
…It's what turned my already brilliant gaming handheld from an Android device to a Linux-powered retro console, matching the mini PC system but in a portable, compact form factor. Related…
I turned my Raspberry Pi into a pocket Linux server that runs from a power bank, and it's weirdly useful
…My portable Raspberry Pi Linux box lasted surprisingly long Just to test things out, I left my Raspberry Pi and all its Docker-based services running on the power bank, and it…
The Steam Deck won because Valve solved what Microsoft refuses to fix for gaming handhelds
…Because Valve controls the software stack, tapping the power button instantly freezes the game state. However, on Windows, tapping the power button triggers standard connected standby, frequently resulting in games crashing, audio…
Smart plugs are secretly the best troubleshooting tools you already own
…an automation tool for dumb appliances around the house, say portable fans, lights, and more. But then it hit me, if a smart plug could remotely control power , track energy usage, and…
The Steam Deck taught PC handheld makers the wrong lesson
…The Steam Deck proved that a portable PC market existed, and hardware makers opted to copy the form factor but ignored the philosophy. They chased raw performance metrics, turning what should be…
Travel computing doesn't need a laptop — the Raspberry Pi 5 proved that to me
…Related I stopped carrying a laptop after trying Android's desktop mode Discover how Android's desktop mode transforms your smartphone into a powerful, portable computing device. Its tiny footprint makes travel…
I replaced Adobe, Figma, and Canva with one free tool, and I'm not paying for design software again
…04 / 8 Adobe What does 'PDF' stand for, the format Adobe invented and released in 1993? A Printable Document Format B Portable Data File C Portable Document Format D Printed Display Format…
Lenovo's Legion Go S is getting a serious price cut, which makes it now worth considering
…The reason being is that you can always unlock more power by installing SteamOS. Of course, price is going to be a big factor here, but we think this recent discount will…