…Neither of these remote-operated devices received any firmware updates, a companion app, or Wi-Fi support. Until now, a smart plug was the closest thing to controlling them, but only to…
…You'll also need to be okay with continuous maintenance and firmware updates. So, before buying an affordable enterprise switch from eBay, ensure your home network will really benefit from the added…
…When you're updating your GPU drivers , installing a new Windows update, or editing Registry settings , you never know when you'll desperately need a way to revert to the way things…
…Consumer routers don't have advanced DNS options like split-horizon, and they are often slow to receive firmware updates containing vital security fixes. My Unifi dashboard is currently showing ISP packet…
…carry real risk if it's deployed on an active network and no longer receiving firmware updates. Beyond missing support for newer standards, older hardware can carry a more immediate risk in…
…Sometimes that's Windows 11 , like how I recently broke my user account updating the firmware on an Nvidia GPU, and had to reinstall from scratch. Other times, it's systemd or…
…Core system tools, drivers, utilities, and deeply integrated software stayed native. Everyday desktop apps, creative tools, chat clients, note-taking apps, and other fast-moving GUI software became much stronger candidates for…
…This is doable through in-game settings for each game you play, or you can have it universally toggled through the Nvidia App , AMD's Adrenalin software, or Intel's Graphics Software…
…Most of the time, these sit dormant, and remain unused for the lifespan of the router, and most people assume it's for firmware updates via a USB stick, or maybe just…
Jasmine Mannan May 19, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…