Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD runs Vega OS and ditches the power plug
…The refreshed streaming device offers a 30% speed boost over the last Fire TV Stick HD, alongside Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and built-in Alexa+; $35 preorder, ships April 22nd…
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I finally got Android Auto in my truck using a $50 adapter, and now I can't imagine driving without it
…Google Assistant is the built-in voice assistant for Android Auto. While Amazon Alexa has its own in-car experiences, it is not natively integrated into Android Auto the way Google Assistant…
This Raspberry Pi project turns your ceiling into a real-time airplane tracker
…However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics…
I upgraded my soundbar three times before realizing the actual weak link was sitting under the TV
…Bigger sound really does impress people right away, especially if they’re coming from tiny built-in TV speakers that sound thin and boxed in. A decent soundbar or speaker set can…
No, vertically mounting your GPU does not destroy performance — here's what actually happens
…By and large, modern GPUs are engineered with far more thermal headroom and flexibility than older designs, and they are built with both configurations in mind, as long as you ensure a…
That old router in your drawer can still fix your worst Wi-Fi problems
…That's when your old router gets unplugged, and weeks pass as it collects dust in a drawer, slowly getting buried underneath spare cables and dead chargers. Most users might end up…
I installed this retro channel guide for Jellyfin, and my media library feels as nostalgic as channel surfing
…Jellyfin support is still a second priority Lineup is as good as your library Clearly, Nostalgex was built for Plex , and support for Jellyfin came later. That’s visible in a few…
Someone turned a GameCube keychain into an actual working controller with an RP2040
…Sign in to your XDA account Summary A GameCube keychain was converted into a fully working, pocket-sized GameCube controller. Built with 3D-printed parts, tactile switches, and an RP2040 microcontroller wired…
Your motherboard's tiny fan header can do way more than cool your CPU
…On platforms like AMD's X570, the chipset runs hot enough that manufacturers actually included a built-in fan — but on boards with passive chipset cooling, adding your own fan via a…
I extended my Wi-Fi network with this cheap $10 ESP32
…good USB-C cable with data transfer capability — my past flashing failures taught me to always check for that first. Martin’s ESP NAT Router firmware is pre-built and available from…