4 lesser-known Android Auto apps that are surprisingly useful
…Weather & Radar This app by WetterOnline is a great tool for Android Auto users who need weather info on the move for longer drives. See at Google Play Store Thoughtful integrations go…
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Someone built an automatic lightning photographer with a Raspberry Pi, and it actually works
…However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics…
These 5 small tweaks made my self-hosted LLM setup way more productive
…The difference feels surprisingly huge. Responses became more consistent, more personalized, and far less generic. It also changed how I use AI day-to-day. Instead of feeling like I’m briefing…
I ditched Google Maps for an open source alternative that actually delivers
…Instead, I discovered a navigation app that offered a surprisingly capable experience and made me rethink what I actually need from a map. What is Organic Maps? The fast, clean contender Organic…
A Microsoft engineer just ported a macOS feature over to Windows with an app
…However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics…
My Google Pixel replaced my laptop for home lab management, and I stopped carrying a computer entirely
…Turns out my Pixel is not just a great smartphone but also a great home lab companion. Google Pixel 10 Pro Brand Google Display 1280 x 2856 pixel resolution LTPO OLED at…
This wild PS2 handheld has a buzz saw-like disc drive — and somehow it works
…Part of me wonders if it doubles as a fan and can keep you cool on hot days? Say hello to the JameStation 2 The wacky handheld features surprisingly great battery life…
An RTX 3070 is living proof that software now matters more than hardware
Samarveer Singh May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT Gaming has been Samarveer’s greatest passion, and the Literature graduate in him takes immense joy in dissecting games for their themes, messages…
A $40 streaming stick fixed everything wrong with my smart TV
…To put it lightly, the experience isn't great. This is why I spend most of my time using a $180 Apple TV 4K (2nd-gen) from 2021 . For the purposes of…
Someone is running a website entirely off an ESP32 with 520 KB of RAM, and you can too
…the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary HelloESP hosts a working website on an ESP32 — slow but surprisingly capable. Features include a…