…I’ll stay with Dockhand because I get inline controls and hardware stats, along with selective updates and vulnerability scanner support. Arcane Arcane is a container management platform with a decent visual…
…it with local control, led by Matter and Home Assistant. This isn't just about privacy; it is also about latency, reliability, and the literal bricking of the hardware you supposedly own…
…I initially thought the monitor was defective, but downloading the latest audio driver directly from the hardware manufacturer solved the problem almost instantly. Generic OS updates often strip out the specific control…
…Void Linux Void Linux is a lightweight, independent distro built for speed, simplicity, and control. Its lean design makes it a great fit for older hardware and minimal setups. It’s not…
…Dual-booting is relevant when you want full control over hardware, but if you intend to run Linux and self-hosted tools on Windows, WSL makes it easy. You don’t need…
Jasmine Mannan Apr 20, 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…
…We're stern supporters of legacy hardware and making full use of devices you already own, which is what makes this particularly exciting. It allows you to retain easier control of older…
…The upcoming Steam Machine is set to join the Steam Deck and Steam Controller in Valve's gaming hardware lineup. While Valve's past performance, both in hardware and software, has been…
…Piracy isn't the real fear here — it's the industry's response Control might become the only solution If piracy becomes common and easy again, publishers won't just sit back…
Jasmine Mannan May 3, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…