I replaced enterprise gear with a $50 compact PC, and my power bill thanked me
Rich Edmonds Apr 21, 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…
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Synology's DSM is brilliant until you realize what TrueNAS and Unraid can actually do
Rich Edmonds May 11, 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…
SteamOS scared Microsoft into making Windows less like Windows
…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…
Valve already lost me on the Steam Machine, and now I don't even know who it's actually for
…While "semi-custom" doesn't mean AMD produced new silicon for Valve, the tight integration between the hardware and the no-frills SteamOS environment could mean the Steam Machine punches above its…
Your smart home needs both an ESP32 and Raspberry Pi 5, not one or the other
…Related 4 amazing projects you can build with a Raspberry Pi and an ESP32 Looking for some cool DIY ideas involving a Raspberry Pi and ESP32 combo? We've got you covered…
Opera GX on Linux gets a lot right, but there's one flaw gamers can't overlook
…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…