Linux gaming still breaks in ways that make normal people give up
…Gaming on Linux still isn't frictionless There's still issues, no matter how seamless some people say it is Despite all the excellent work Valve has done, gaming on Linux still…
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I optimized Proxmox's defaults and cut my home lab energy costs without sacrificing speed
…The host CPU type is ideal for single-node setups Unless you have compatibility issues, you might want to ditch x86-64-v2-AES If you’re looking for another obscure tweak…
It looks like the Steam Machine will likely get full HDMI 2.1 support after all
…This allows higher bandwidth on compatible 48Gbps HDMI cables, enabling support for higher resolutions and refresh rates, as well as features not supported by HDMI 2.0, like variable refresh rate (VRR…
PC building is expensive in 2026, and these are the used enterprise parts I'm buying instead
…However, if you are using a Xeon-compatible motherboard, you can load it up on massive amounts of memory for a price that makes Chrome's RAM hunger a non-issue altogether…
Android Auto kept disconnecting until I changed one hidden setting
…However, after some experimentation, changing my phone's default USB configuration solved the issue. This story is focused on solutions to USB connection issues with wired Android Auto and not wireless Android…
Linux gaming is almost there, but 3 missing pieces keep me booting into Windows
…When I'm on Windows, I can still run into performance or compatibility issues, but they're easy enough to solve. Linux still requires a fair amount of elbow grease, which I…
I blamed my NAS for slow streaming until I realized what transcoding was actually doing
…Jellyfin iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Jellyfin Plex OS Windows, macOS, Linux Individual pricing Free, $6.99/month, $250/lifetime See available plans at Plex Kodi See at Kodi…
When AAA game developers block entire GPU brands, PC gaming loses its biggest advantage
…Steam, had a rocky start with compatibility. Pearl Abyss, the game's developer, confirmed the game doesn't support Intel Arc GPUs . What made this issue significantly worse was the fact that…
Google Home and Alexa can't do what I built in Home Assistant, and that's the whole point
…ESP32 projects are fair game on HASS One of the biggest issues with typical smart home hubs is their limited compatibility with IoT products. You’ll probably have better luck with popular…
Stop assuming smart switches are a plug-and-play upgrade for light switches in your home
…Smart switches can work with many lighting fixtures and integrate with your existing setup, but compatibility depends on the switch, wiring, and load type. You may assume that smart switches are a…