The M64 reminds me why I love the Nintendo 64, flaws and all
…This means it doesn't use emulation to get your N64 cartridges up and running on your modern TV over HDMI, eliminating issues like input lag, weird graphical glitches, and audio problems…
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This mini-CRT cyberdeck is the coolest Raspberry Pi 5 project I've ever seen
…Well, in the tried-and-true practice of DIY enthusiasts taking old hardware and turning it into something new, someone has grabbed an old Panasonic mini-CRT from 1979 and turned it…
I stopped ignoring these underrated smart TV features, and you should too
…Related Smart TVs keep getting worse, so I use an old TV with a Chromecast instead Old tech is seemingly always better Enhanced HDMI format It's rarely enabled by default You…
Belkin bricked my Wemo plugs, and it was the best thing that ever happened to my smart home
…TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Plug Mini $20 at Amazon Related A $40 streaming stick fixed everything wrong with my smart TV Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is far more capable…
Your TV mounting location is probably ruining your viewing experience
…The neck strain is definitely going to be an issue, but another problem you will have to contend with is terrible viewing angles. Even with a half-decent TV, you'll end…
I switched from powerline adapters to MoCA and should have done it years ago
…Even switching that out for a mesh network didn't do much, because the backhaul was still wireless and subject to the same interference issues. It was a step in the right…
Your 5-year-old router isn't just slow — it's an unpatched security loophole
…A modern router will not only patch the most common security vulnerabilities, but also ensure your Wi-Fi isn't struggling with avoidable performance issues. Related Your old router isn't trash…
I spent $90 on a power conditioner, and it fixed my entire home theater setup
…If you are old enough to remember your TV going crazy when the vacuum cleaner was plugged in, that's one easy example of why you'd want a power conditioner. They…
Your Wi-Fi isn't slow because of bandwidth — it's because of airtime
…issues enter the picture. Unless you've optimized your router's QoS settings , your airtime fairness configuration is probably not where it needs to be. This can create a situation where older…
Home Assistant can now see when you use the physical remote, and it changes everything
…Instead of buying a new TV with more advanced features or throwing away an old sound system, these devices can be improved with nothing but a small SBC and an IR receiver…