I stopped trying to replace my Nvidia Shield and built something better instead
…In a bid to get a similar set-up, I thought the solution was to recreate the old Nvidia Shield TV setup using newer hardware. Except that similar hardware is hard, if…
…In a bid to get a similar set-up, I thought the solution was to recreate the old Nvidia Shield TV setup using newer hardware. Except that similar hardware is hard, if…
…I wanted a setup that lets me access everything on my TV without compromises. In practice, it never really worked that way. For a while, I used an old laptop as my…
…Installing it behind the TV so that it remains hidden is a good idea visually, but the metal inside a TV or any other major appliance near a router causes the Wi…
…Related How I turned my old PC into a OPNsense router Create your own custom router with an old PC. The only caveat is the lack of GPIO pins If your DIY…
…While your modern smartphone and laptop may be able to latch onto the faint 5GHz signal from further away, your older smart TV could struggle to do so. These devices will arguably…
…And a better router will still be cheaper than mesh while solving your range issues. Lastly, repurposing an old router into a wired access point could be the only fix your network…
…The issue with this approach is that it's instilled in our memory. We treat almost every other device and OS the same way, and the NAS is no exception. Don't…
…Sign in to your XDA account I've used a wide range of PC monitors over the years, from early monochrome CRTs to high-speed 480Hz OLEDs , utilizing a diverse array of…
…Bluetooth is an issue too Bluetooth LE audio is everywhere and nowhere Wi-Fi isn't the only thing where you might encounter these problems. Another issue is Bluetooth 6. Bluetooth 6…
…Vertical-only orientation is one of the most persistent Wi-Fi myths in consumer tech, and it quietly creates coverage gaps, leaves multi-antenna hardware underutilized, and causes performance issues that owners…