The Pi Zero 2 W is the only Raspberry Pi that makes sense right now
…Sign in to your XDA account As the very device that got me into single-board computers, DIY projects, and (to some extent) the Linux ecosystem, the Raspberry Pi holds a special…
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Building my own NAS taught me why prebuilt enclosures are holding you back
…Related 5 operating systems you should try on your NAS The NAS ecosystem has its fair share of cool operating systems Even the OS can feel constricting I've raved about DSM…
Linux on the desktop isn't winning, but Linux on my handheld already has
…The Steam Deck runs SteamOS, which is a Linux-based OS, and has delivered an experience that Windows-based handhelds have not even come close to matching. While the desktop may still…
I never use my Pixel phone without these powerful open-source apps
…I would love to see the support for Material You in the future, though. Thunderbird OS Windows, Linus, macOS, iOS, Android Individual pricing Free Thunderbird is an open-source, cross-platform email…
I ditched NotebookLM for Claude Projects and I’m not going back
…Claude Projects supports third-party apps Works with Canva, Adobe, and even GitHub NotebookLM is a walled garden. It forces you to play strictly within the Google ecosystem. If you have research…
I turned my old laptop into a retro gaming station with Batocera, and it's better (and worse) than I expected
João Carrasqueira May 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also…
These 4 Android launchers prove Windows Phone's design never really died
…Launcher 10 supports live tiles but locks them behind a paywall. If you want a launcher that supports it and doesn't ask for money for it, other options like Square Home…
I stopped dismissing FreeBSD after trying out its modern distros
…the lack of support for Intel discrete GPUs, but if you’ve got Team Green cards, it’s more than worth a shot. OPNsense is a powerful router OS for security-conscious…
Microsoft Phone Link completely dropped the ball, but here's what I use instead
…predates Windows 11, but was rebranded to work with the OS . Early versions were rudimentary and unhelpful, offering only SMS support, photo access, and notification handling. I'll admit the ugly duckling…
My Fire TV Stick stopped feeling sluggish after I changed this setting
…There are other tricks, too Updating Fire OS sometimes works wonders What if cache wasn't the reason your Fire TV Stick felt sluggish? Naturally, you won't see any noticeable performance…