I replaced my Raspberry Pis with $5 ESP32s for smart home projects, and they do everything I need
Ayush Pande May 2, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Ayush Pande is a PC hardware and gaming writer. When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with…
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Your old Android phone is a better thin client than most mini PCs
…Sign in to your XDA account Thin clients are an age-old concept in office hardware. You've probably come across a locked-down desktop in a corporate setup connected to a…
Intel's gaming handhelds went from a punchline to rivaling AMD, and the chip is only half the reason
…I got to hold the Atlas 8 at this year's Computex; it's a nice piece of hardware, but the gap between what Intel brings to the table now compared to…
I ran Linux for two years without actually understanding it, and WSL2 made that possible
…Windows continues acting as the host operating system while Linux operates as an integrated development environment. Hardware compatibility, GPU drivers, display management, device support, Office applications, gaming, and recovery remain under Windows…
This often-overlooked Pixel sensor is way more useful than I expected
…the time, so I've checked the temperatures of both displays with my Pixel 10 Pro. This information isn't integral to my life, but it's fun, and I admire Google…
This free Photoshop alternative does what GIMP and Krita can't, and I stopped looking after trying it
…Performance and modern architecture Hardware-first design Although GIMP is open-source and capable, it often feels like it’s running on a decade-old engine. When I’m dealing with deadlines…
The XPS 16's redesign proves Dell learned from its mistakes
…Sign in to your XDA account Last year, Dell did us dirty by changing the XPS name to the Dell 16 Premium , and while the hardware was still good, the name sucked…
USB4 is quietly replacing Thunderbolt, and your next motherboard will prove it
Jasmine Mannan May 24, 2026, 12:00 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…
This one music app connects Plex, Jellyfin, and Navidrome the way they should have from the start
Rich Edmonds Mar 24, 2026, 11:31 AM EDT Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building…
Your cheap USB-C cables will fail with USB4
Rich Edmonds May 20, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building…