This Synology 4-bay NAS is a bargain if you're willing to trust them again
…Again, the only thing that's really going to hold anyone back from buying one is that you need to buy HDDs that are certified and compatible. Otherwise, it's a great…
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I optimized Proxmox's defaults and cut my home lab energy costs without sacrificing speed
…setups Unless you have compatibility issues, you might want to ditch x86-64-v2-AES If you’re looking for another obscure tweak that can improve your performance, you might want to…
Wine has been translating Windows games to Linux since 1993, but Proton is what made it effortless
…Wine is the foundation that everything builds on, a compatibility layer started in 1993 that reimplements the Windows API one function at a time. Proton is the gaming-focused compatibility stack built…
N100 mini PCs quietly killed the Raspberry Pi for home servers
…Related 4 Raspberry Pi projects I abandoned after realizing sub-$150 mini PCs run them all better After all, cheap mini-PCs crush Raspberry Pi SBCs on the performance and OS compatibility…
I change these 5 storage settings on every new PC build, and they prevent headaches later
…Related BIOS updates are the most underrated PC upgrade nobody checks More stability, better compatibility and free performance for zero dollars Quick storage setting changes that make real differences Modern systems mostly…
Linux is finally ready for gamers, but gamers are still not ready for Linux
…Performance, compatibility, and reliability have improved a lot, but the average gamer still prefers the problems of Windows to the unpredictability of Linux. The year of Linux will come, but we need…
The original Chromecast might finally be dead (for real this time)
…likely a compatibility issue tied to security and app updates. It also backs up a 2023 statement from Google saying that original Chromecast users "may notice a degradation in performance." XDA has…
Home Assistant's new infrared support turns your smart home into a universal remote
…Better Assist customization, expanded integration support, and performance optimizations. This is quite the release for Home Assistant, focusing on standardization, accessibility, and security. Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes…
Wine 11.6 just made modding Windows games on Linux easier, and Proton could be next
…When we talk about how far Linux has come in PC gaming, we often focus on performance and compatibility. After all, it's easy to get excited when CachyOS starts taking wins…
Bazzite is what most Linux gaming distros wish they were
…The feature-rich out-of-the-box configuration, highly stable performance, and great compatibility with varied hardware make Bazzite better than most alternatives. It's not the perfect gaming distro for every…