A Microsoft engineer just ported a macOS feature over to Windows with an app
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You have probably never updated your BIOS — that's why your PC is struggling
…The negative effects of an outdated BIOS/UEFI, however, can be felt in multiple ways. Your PC's performance, stability, and security can be compromised if your firmware isn't updated. Motherboard…
I stopped chasing 3D printer upgrades after realizing most don't actually improve prints
…Related 5 mods you can make to your 3D printer for better performance Print faster and better with these simple yet effective mods Printable fan ducts that promise bigger gains Better cooling…
I'm making these 4 PC tweaks non-negotiable before summer heat arrives
…For light workloads or casual gaming, one does not need motherboard-applied overclocking, and there are effectively zero noticeable downsides to disabling them if you're already using a powerful processor. Related…
This open-source digital camera runs on a Raspberry Pi and looks like it's from Alien
…The onboard film simulator presets can emulate Kodak Gold/Ektar, Fujifilm 400, Tri‑X 400, and VHS lo‑fi effects. The source code, STL files, and photographic examples of each film simulator…
I stopped choosing between SMB, NFS, and iSCSI, and my NAS finally makes sense
…That’s where NFS comes into the equation, as its lightweight design, fewer abstraction layers, and kernel-level integration grant it a speed advantage over SMB on Linux rigs. Now, I wouldn…
I self-hosted my own Cloudflare Workers replacement, and it's incredibly simple
…It powers fast APIs, routing logic, and lightweight apps with minimal setup. What’s less obvious is that the runtime behind it, workerd, is open source. That means you can replicate a…
Rainmeter turned my boring Windows desktop into something I actually enjoy looking at every day
…It’s the wallpaper from “Dark and Light theme by Nick Boyer” and looks great on my system. Since all the widgets are light-colored, the stark, dark background makes them pop…
My Windows PC is unusable without these third-party tools, and Microsoft doesn't care
…Even without paying for the Pro version, I have more than enough RGB effects to cycle through without getting bored. To be honest, I just use one effect most of the time…
Your old laptop is a decent entry-level Proxmox server – if you respect its limits
…Although I typically opt for thin clients, cheap mini-PCs, and dinosaur gaming PCs when setting up experimentation rigs for my DIY projects, Proxmox is light enough to run on practically every…