Microsoft rolls out Xbox Mode, bringing a console-like experience to any PC
…A modest update to a great pair of headphones Apple's new over-ear headphones are a minor upgrade rather than a reinvention.
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Fedora's Atomic desktop model is quietly becoming the future of Linux for normal people
…I didn't realize how complacent I was about resolving software conflicts and unresolved dependencies until watching Fedora Atomic update a few times without ever running into issues. I miss that reassurance…
My RX 9070 XT was the better GPU, but AMD's track record pushed me back to RTX
…I wanted to undervolt my card, create per-game presets, and use the overlay, but couldn't because of the constant issues. I thought that, like Nvidia, these issues may have been…
Stop assuming smart switches are a plug-and-play upgrade for light switches in your home
…become issues in dense smart-home setups, a properly configured router can usually handle a modest number of devices. Many rely on cloud connectivity for automations, integrations, and firmware updates. Unless you…
Home Assistant's May update finally makes Alexa devices worth integrating, but there's a catch
…It can even respond to home events with voice feedback and act as a hub for voice-based status updates. It’s an upgrade for a hub that was otherwise just a…
My Fire TV Stick stopped feeling sluggish after I changed this setting
…First, if you don't recall updating the streaming stick, it's time you check for updates. Running an outdated version of Fire OS is often linked to slow performance. Updating it…
SteamOS 3.8 just dramatically improved a lot of handhelds except the Steam Deck itself
…Sign in to your XDA account The Steam Deck just saw one of its biggest updates enter the preview phase, and if you're on the Preview update channel, then chances are…
007 First Light showed me why DLAA is the native 4K upgrade high-end GPU owners are sleeping on
…The game forces TAA at native resolution, and while that's hardly unusual for a modern AAA title, it didn't take long for me to notice some of the issues that…
GNOME extensions are basically required, but they're a ticking time bomb for Linux desktops
…So, the extensions that you use must be frequently maintained and updated by the developers. Otherwise, they won't work when the user installs a new update that changes something in GNOME…
The biggest performance problem in modern gaming PCs often hides behind "good averages"
…of updating your GPU drivers For gamers strapped for time, this could be a huge boon Detecting and fixing irregular frame timings There's a lot you can do without upgrades The…