Your next home lab upgrade isn't a shiny new motherboard, it's someone's old workstation
Ayush Pande Apr 9, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT Ayush Pande is a PC hardware and gaming writer. When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with…
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I stopped digging through storage boxes after deploying this self-hosted inventory tool
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I ran Linux for two years without actually understanding it, and WSL2 made that possible
…Devs often need Linux tooling for work, but many do not want to abandon Windows for gaming, commercial software compatibility, or hardware support. WSL2 allows both environments to coexist without the overhead…
This 9/10-rated gaming keyboard is now more affordable, and it's a steal at this price
…He started writing for XDA, covering all things mobile, but has transitioned to covering deals, with a mission to shed light on some of the best discounts around the internet on the…
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SteamOS runs so much better on the ROG Ally X that I stopped using my Steam Deck
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I built a 4K Jellyfin server with Intel Quick Sync for under $200, and it's enough to replace my old GPU setup
Ayush Pande May 20, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT Ayush Pande is a PC hardware and gaming writer. When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with…
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…He is the founder of TechLatest, where he has spent years providing technical analysis on hardware and Windows ecosystems. Now a Computing Writer at XDA, Shekhar leverages his deep background in NAS…
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Treating your ISP's router as the brain of your home network is the biggest mistake you can make
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