Linux users swear by simple tools, and now I finally understand why
…Sign in to your XDA account Back when I was a full-time Windows user, I didn't understand why Linux users relied so much on simple tools. Friends of mine who…
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I kept track of every Windows 11 update that broke something this year, and the list is getting long
…This, of course, affected everything in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, but beyond that, it also locked users out of using things like the Xbox app and Microsoft Store. Microsoft confirmed the issue…
I ignored my monitor's USB hub for too long, but it's perfect for one vastly underrated thing
…O for reliable connectivity . The monitor's capability to act as a USB hub via an upstream passthrough cable to the PC remains hidden for the majority of users. The number of…
The EU is betting over €1 million that KDE can challenge Microsoft's desktop dominance
…After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill…
Steam's Big Picture Mode finally has competition, and it's from Microsoft
…the launcher fragmentation issue that has historically frustrated anyone trying to kick back and enjoy their games on the PC. Besides this, all the major aspects surrounding the user experience give little…
The Android Auto disconnection problem plaguing Samsung and Pixel users just got a fix
…At the same time, wireless Android Auto users have also reported experiencing connection issues, so the problem might not be entirely related to Advanced Protection. A few weeks ago, I put together…
Valve might replace some internal Steam customer support with AI
…Valve is reportedly working on an AI chatbot that the company plans to use internally to address some Steam customer support issues and to oversee anti-cheat measures. At least to start…
I gave Matter two years to work, then ripped out every Thread node for Zigbee
…it breaks the stability that power users spent a decade building. I'm ripping out the Thread nodes and returning to the boring, rock-solid reliability of Zigbee . While Matter 1.4…
I built the weirdest possible NAS from hardware I already owned, and it works surprisingly well
…Sign in to your XDA account Building a Network-Attached Storage server from old hardware is the best way to repurpose systems that would otherwise gather dust into reliable backup solutions. While…
Cloud-connected smart home gear isn't smarter, it's just slower and riskier
…Applications can often remove features to force users into proprietary cloud applications, too. Related Stop using Wi-Fi for your smart home You're crippling your own internet speeds Not reliable or…