Forget Synology and DSM, this free NAS distro can revive old PCs as NAS servers
…Synology used to be at the apex of the NAS ecosystem back in the day, and although the company has toned down its anti-consumer tactics a fair bit, there are plenty…
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Linux has quietly become more forward-thinking than Windows, and these 6 features prove it
…Your desktop can become keyboard-centric, retro-inspired, gaming-focused, ultra-lightweight, or visually modern, and you'll never have to reinstall the OS entirely. Comparatively, Windows feels like a carefully-fenced…
Unraid finally dropped the USB boot stick requirement, and it's about time
…new Unraid update gets rid of this annoying requirement by adding support for internal boot pools. Related 5 open source OS options for your self-built NAS Break free from the constraints…
I ditched Docker Desktop for native containers and everything is better
…Sign in to your XDA account I adore Docker and its containerization ecosystem as much as the next tinkerer. Between its simple commands, Compose functionality, and massive community support, Docker is easy…
Windows laptops just received a much-needed kick in the pants, and it has nothing to do with Microsoft
…From the manufacturer, these laptops are filled with a bloated mess of software, and even if you were to install fresh, Windows 11 is not a light OS: there's so much…
The Pi Zero 2 W is the only Raspberry Pi that makes sense right now
…Sign in to your XDA account As the very device that got me into single-board computers, DIY projects, and (to some extent) the Linux ecosystem, the Raspberry Pi holds a special…
Building my own NAS taught me why prebuilt enclosures are holding you back
…Related 5 operating systems you should try on your NAS The NAS ecosystem has its fair share of cool operating systems Even the OS can feel constricting I've raved about DSM…
I ditched NotebookLM for Claude Projects and I’m not going back
…Claude Projects supports third-party apps Works with Canva, Adobe, and even GitHub NotebookLM is a walled garden. It forces you to play strictly within the Google ecosystem. If you have research…
Linux on the desktop isn't winning, but Linux on my handheld already has
…The Steam Deck runs SteamOS, which is a Linux-based OS, and has delivered an experience that Windows-based handhelds have not even come close to matching. While the desktop may still…
I turned my old laptop into a retro gaming station with Batocera, and it's better (and worse) than I expected
João Carrasqueira May 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also…