This free self-hosted app turned my Jellyfin server into a YouTube archive overnight
Ayush Pande Apr 23, 2026, 1:31 PM EDT Ayush Pande is a PC hardware and gaming writer. When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with…
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Stop upgrading your CPU for media server transcoding; a used GPU does it better
…Gaming performance of a GPU degrades with time, as modern games require more raw power, whereas video codecs evolve much slower. An old 2016 GPU encoder can handle similar transcoding workloads as…
Linux 7.1 is finally ending support for Intel's 37-year-old 486 processor
…After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill…
The SATA mode mistake that nearly cost me my entire system
…It's already optimized for performance and compatibility. For the IDE mode (Integrated Drive Electronics), this is basically a legacy compatibility mode designed for very old systems, meaning modern features are lacking…
I replaced my smart home hub with a $120 mini PC, and my smart home finally feels responsive
…Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes Home Assistant is the best way to connect your smart home systems together. See at Apple App Store See at…
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess gets an incredible fan-made PC port you can play today
…Along with some improvements borrowed from Twilight Princess HD for the Wii U, the game features higher resolution and frame rate support, as well as compatibility with several existing mods for playing…
ChatGPT can now remember you better by dreaming about you while it 'sleeps'
…After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill…
Your cheap USB-C cables will fail with USB4
…Your phone, power outlets, gaming handhelds, desktop PCs, power banks, docks, monitors, chargers, and more. All these devices connect using the same USB-C port and cable. The issue is that most…
I replaced NotebookLM with this free tool that uses my local LLMs
Ayush Pande May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT Ayush Pande is a PC hardware and gaming writer. When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with…
HDMI is just as confusing as USB-C — and that's a problem
…We didn't have to worry about compatibility, bandwidth limits, or feature checklists. As long as your device had an HDMI port, almost any cable would've done the job — but that…