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7 Docker containers I wish I knew about earlier
…on different devices, lets you watch live TV and record shows, and has ample customization options to tweak the appearance. You can even explore the plugin ecosystem to add new features like…
I thought a Wi-Fi Extender would help my network — it did, just not the way I expected
…new router didn't really make the network that much more responsive or efficient. Perhaps it's the low number of devices in the house, the lack of a Gigabit plan, or…
I run my own DNS at home now, and Pi-hole isn't the one I'd recommend anymore
…It's a complete solution on a single device, which almost never goes down outside of updates or planned maintenance. Related 5 powerful DNS servers you can self-host to supercharge your…
I revived a cheap Android tablet by turning it into a Home Assistant control panel
…When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with his head stuck inside a PC or tinkering with a server operating system. Besides computing, his interests include…
Wi-Fi signal bars are lying to you, and this app finally showed me the truth
…Heatmap creation and overlaying it on your floor plan remains a premium feature you won't get even on a free trial of the Home plan. Unless you're a professional happy…
I moved my Raspberry Pi projects to $5 ESP32 boards, and nothing broke
…He has written news, features, and gadget reviews for national technology media publications. His passion is to help people with their technology problems and gadget purchases. For that, he has worked for…
Adobe Acrobat costs $15 a month, but BentoPDF does everything locally without a subscription
…It’s a game-changer because I don’t need to rely on a paid tool to convert documents from either my Windows or Apple ecosystem devices. There are several more new…
This useful sideloaded Android Auto app lets me watch YouTube, browse the web, and more
Patrick O'Rourke Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
A $65 handheld emulator beats anything Nintendo currently sells for retro gaming
Patrick O'Rourke May 23, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…