I stopped waiting for good PC ports and just use RetroArch for everything now
… Games disappeared from storefronts, PC ports arrived half-baked , and some classics just never showed up at all. …
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I stopped using motion sensors after my smart home learned to read my PC's state
2d agoYour Windows apps don't need to be installed — here's why portable apps are the better way
5d agoI added a second Ethernet port to my NAS and finally stopped fighting network slowdowns
1w agoI stopped chasing Ultra and my mid-range GPU became a powerhouse
1w agoStop overpaying for home lab hardware when this mini PC is $310 off
… When it comes to port selection, you're getting quite a bit here, with two USB-A and one USB-C on the front. The rear panel has HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and four USB-A ports. …
Stop ignoring your spare PCIe x1 slot — it's more useful than half the upgrades you buy
… A PCIe-to-SATA card is one of the best ways to add more SATA ports to your PC. You could also add a USB-C power delivery card via PCIe if you wish to have fast charging support on your PC. …
Stop buying expensive docks when your monitor already has one
… The best dock on your desk is the one you already own, so it's time to stop ignoring the ports behind your panel and spending hundreds of dollars on expensive standalone Thunderbolt docks. …
I stopped ignoring these underrated smart TV features, and you should too
… Not all HDMI ports on your TV will support eARC, so it's also imperative that you connect your audio system to the port that does. Your HDMI ports will be labeled accordingly, so a glance behind your TV is enough to determine which port to use. …
This fan-made Banjo-Kazooie PC port does what Nintendo won't — and it's free
… The game also now features an improved resolution I'm playing at 1080p , widescreen and ultrawide support, full camera controls using the left joystick this really helps modernize the game , and more advanced visual tweaks like downsampling, anti-aliasing, full control mapping, and, of course, mods… …
I stopped buying cheap USB-C cables after learning what USB4 can actually do
… Related Please stop treating your USB hubs as port replicators It's not quite the same The standard is very demanding USB4 raises the bar enough that weak cables immediately become an issue. …
I ignored my monitor's USB hub for too long, but it's perfect for one vastly underrated thing
… It includes plenty of ports, but USB ports are mostly Type-A, and the HDMI port is limited to 240Hz. $600 at Dell $600 at Amazon Related Your monitor's USB hub does more than a docking station, and costs nothing extra For the average PC user, a dock only adds to the mess My monitor's USB hub is now… …
I blocked my devices from bypassing my DNS server with one firewall rule
… For me, redirecting port 53 was enough to stop all my pesky smart home devices from heading out the front door without being adequately vetted. …
Your motherboard's fancy specs don't matter nearly as much as you think
… Another reason I stopped prioritizing built-in Wi-Fi is flexibility. If I genuinely need wireless support later, adding a PCIe Wi-Fi card or USB adapter is usually simple and relatively affordable. …