Windows 11's new Start menu does things the old one never could — it actually saves time
…Sign in to your XDA account Good grief and good riddance, the old Windows 11 Start menu is gone. It’s something I don’t miss, and I hope it never comes…
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Someone built a full 360° sonar on an ESP32, and the code is simpler than you'd think
…After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill…
VRR is the one feature I wouldn’t compromise on when buying a new TV
…Display , and turn on FreeSync . With PC gaming, you'll have far more control over a game's frame rate and can even select specific ranges. LG 55-Inch Class OLED evo…
I ignored my monitor's USB hub for too long, but it's perfect for one vastly underrated thing
…Most people who have a decent USB hub on their display do not need a separate USB dock or hub. Alienware AW2725DF 360Hz QD-OLED $600 $650 Save $50 9 /10 Screen…
You, too, can build this $15 ESP32 internet radio that brings Winamp into the modern era
…After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill…
SteamOS 3.8 just dramatically improved a lot of handhelds except the Steam Deck itself
…The per-display scaling feature also helps, since you can now set independent scale factors for different monitors, which fixes a common issue where UI elements look massive or tiny when switching…
Your old Android phone is a better thin client than most mini PCs
…Google Pixel 10 Pro Brand Google Display 1280 x 2856 pixel resolution LTPO OLED at (495 PPI) RAM 16GB Storage 128GB Battery 4,870 mAh Ports USB-C The Pixel 10 Pro…
Your old laptop is a decent entry-level Proxmox server – if you respect its limits
…machine without any latency or performance issues whatsoever. Sure, you might encounter some snags when attempting something as complex as GPU passthrough on an old muxless laptop such as mine. Likewise, single…
My old phones replaced three smart devices in my Home Assistant setup
…Related I turned my old laptop into a dedicated Home Assistant hub in under an hour Turns out, a decade old laptop has enough juice to control my smart home gadgets I…
I don't use HDMI, and I never will
…high-speed 480Hz OLEDs , utilizing a diverse array of connectors during that time. However, ever since the digital switchover from VGA and DVI, I've used a single display cable standard exclusively…