My NAS does more than store files, and most people are barely using theirs
…d never run on an experimental server node. Related 5 signs you need to upgrade your home lab It might be time to grab some new hardware if you keep running into…
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I disabled frame generation in three AAA titles, and it proved some games are better off without it
…This is not to say that frame generation can't meaningfully contribute to the game experience in any case. If anything, its implementation has become a vital equalizer in a hardware economy…
Linux on the desktop isn't winning, but Linux on my handheld already has
…SteamOS delivers a markedly better experience on handhelds than Windows on even the very same hardware in both performance and user experience, and it's all because it was built for the…
Bazzite turned my second PC into a console, and SteamOS never felt this polished on the desktop
…The problem is, SteamOS is optimized for handhelds, so the experience isn’t quite the same on desktop hardware. If you’re a PC gamer, you still end up living with Windows…
This one OPNsense feature made me realize what my old router had been missing for years
Rich Edmonds Mar 26, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building…
Valve isn't ditching Windows or x86, but it's quietly making both optional
…The hardware strategy behind the software Waiting for the right chip, not just a faster one While the software has been maturing, Valve has been equally patient with hardware. The company hasn…
I thought I needed a GPU for local LLMs until I tried this lean model
…So, before you click buy on that hardware upgrade, try downsizing your model. After all, your current hardware is likely an AI powerhouse waiting for the right software to wake up. If…
My budget motherboard has hit its ceiling, so I'm spending more next time
…A good high-end motherboard would let all your hardware operate properly at the same time, without ever letting hidden caveats quietly undermine the experience. Related Your SSD has built-in maintenance…
Synology felt like an appliance until I built a custom NAS with TrueNAS and realized what I was missing
…use, both as a beginner and someone with years of experience with network storage. It works and works well with the hardware inside the metal and plastic shell. The main issue with…
Your next "Raspberry Pi project" doesn't actually need a Raspberry Pi
Ayush Pande May 22, 2026, 8:00 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…