The only reason I still recommend Synology is DSM, but even that's falling behind
…You could use third-party apps, but there was no real need to. Today, third-party apps are doing the heavy lifting, and they've changed how I use my NAS. Moving…
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Proton is better than ever before, but here's why I still prefer gaming on Windows 11
Abhinav Raj May 28, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT Abhinav pivoted from a career in banking to pursue his first love in writing. Even while working full-time, he continued contributing as…
Liquid metal works great as thermal paste, but the hidden costs aren't worth it
…Liquid metal has been emerging as a high-performance alternative for many enthusiasts, particularly those into overclocking and pushing their silicon to the absolute limit. The appeal is certainly undeniable. Even the…
Your GPU doesn't need help hitting high FPS, it needs help staying consistent
…VRAM dependency A combination of optimized graphics settings and third-party assistance is all you need Consistency is what makes performance feel real Everything settles into place when you start building headroom…
Free NAS distros beat Synology's price, and the performance gap doesn't justify the markup
…Synology offers first-party solutions too, including Surveillance Station, which can provide a well-rounded experience. DSM is largely the primary reason why people purchase a Synology NAS . It's why I…
Microsoft is adding four new Touchpad options to Windows 11, and they look pretty useful
…This week's update isn't particularly big, but it is very useful. It comes with two tweaks; first, if you use a Windows Insider build in a K-12 environment, you…
Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11, and these 4 upcoming features prove it
…That alone is something of a surprise after Windows 11 has seemingly been going downhill since it was first launched over four years ago. And it's even more surprising to see…
I change these 5 storage settings on every new PC build, and they prevent headaches later
Ty Sherback Apr 22, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer…
Your old GPU isn't just slow — it has worse bottlenecks than you think
…Alan Wake 2 was among the first to use mesh shaders, making it unplayable on anything older than RTX 2000/GTX 16/RX 6000 GPUs. With post-launch patches, performance improved considerably…
I revived my old Android phone by turning it into a better voice assistant than any smart speaker I've owned
…Then there’s community blueprints, official (and third-party) integrations, and add-ons (or apps, as they’re called in recent releases). The best part? Home Assistant receives new updates every month…