I run Hyper-V instead of VirtualBox on Windows 11, and it's faster and free
…While it’s technically locked to the Windows family, Hyper-V works just as well with Linux and FreeBSD VMs, and it handles multi-VM projects more smoothly than its type-2…
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I built an offline research system, and cloud AI doesn't feel necessary anymore
…Their expertise lies at the crossroads of technology and creativity, covering areas like photography, video editing, and graphic design. Outside of work, you'll often find Nolen diving into a good book…
This $900 network switch has been flawless for nearly a decade, but it was still a mistake
Rich Edmonds May 21, 2026, 3:31 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…
These 4 Linux tools solve problems the default apps shouldn't have left unsolved
Marshall Gunnell Apr 6, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT Marshall is a writer covering NAS, data storage, cybersecurity, AI, and general tech with over a decade of experience. His work has been…
I run Proxmox and Docker together in my homelab, and here's why treating them as rivals wastes resources
Rich Edmonds Apr 27, 2026, 3:30 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…
The FCC says foreign routers are a security risk, but still allows firmware updates to the ones you already own
Adam Conway Apr 10, 2026, 1:31 PM EDT I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My…
Dual screens on a gaming laptop sounds absurd until you try it for a week
Joe Rice-Jones May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Maker, meme-r, and unabashed geek, Joe has been writing about technology since starting his career in 2018 at KnowTechie. He's…
The best PDF editor I use isn’t Adobe, and it’s better in ways that actually matter
…Adobe’s app stack is too expensive for my broke self, and I can’t just look into random cloud platforms for annotating my invoices, extracting vital information from product manuals, or…
Most people never check this one router setting, and it's why their internet feels slow
Samir Makwana May 25, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT Samir Makwana is a technology journalist and editor from India since past 18 years and his work appears on MakeUseOf, HowToGeek, GSMArena, BGR…
Excel is still the best tool for managing projects, despite all the PM software out there
Parth Shah Mar 28, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT Parth, a seasoned tech writer, wields the keyboard (or pen) with finesse to unravel the intricacies of both Windows and Mac operating systems…