Linux gaming still breaks in ways that make normal people give up
… And it doesn't just come down to performance or compatibility problems. …
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First look: The Alienware 15 proves you don't need to spend $2,000 for a gaming laptop that actually works
… Alienware 15 CPU AMD Ryzen 5 220, AMD Ryzen 7 260, Intel Core 5 210H, Intel Core 7 240H GPU Nvidia RTX 3050, RTX 4050, RTX 5050, RTX 5060 Display type IPS Display Size, Resolution 15.3-inch WUXGA 1920x1200 , 165Hz, sRGB 62.5%, FreeSync, 16:10, 300 nits brightness RAM Up to 32GB DDR5 two SODIMMS Sto…
Google Home and Alexa can't do what I built in Home Assistant, and that's the whole point
… But once you get accustomed to its quirks, you’ll realize that it can do a lot more than Google Home, Alexa, or HomeKit ever could. …
Home Assistant's intimidating reputation is completely undeserved once you survive the first week
… As someone who has been using HASS for years, I believe it’s still pretty simple once you get accustomed to its quirks. …
I ditched my dedicated GPU for integrated graphics and cut my power bill in half
… It's also less likely to encounter compatibility-related quirks. …
I switched my gaming handheld from Windows to Bazzite, and I can't go back
… Another thing to note is that while the day-to-day experience is smooth, occasional Linux quirks can surface outside the main gaming flow. …
Stop upgrading your CPU for media server transcoding; a used GPU does it better
… On the one hand, I would get a modern CPU, and on the other hand, it will come with a number of compatibility issues. The CPU upgrade won’t just be a CPU upgrade; the new CPU has to be compatible with the motherboard, and if I upgrade the motherboard, I’d need to verify RAM compatibility too. …
I replaced my smart home hub with a $120 mini PC, and my smart home finally feels responsive
… So, I got the HP ProDesk 600 G6, a mini PC with x86 hardware that can run several VMs, and can easily pass through USB without permission quirks. …
I finally used my motherboard's BIOS flashback button, and it saved a dead build
… He uses a Windows PC for desktop use and a MacBook for traveling, but dislikes some of the quirks of macOS. …
I’ve used Plex for years and didn’t realize these 4 features existed
… Plex, for all its quirks, has been the one constant . …