If I could rebuild my PC from scratch, I'd do these 7 things differently
Megan Ellis Mar 29, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT Megan is a Software Writer at XDA Developers who has been writing about consumer technology since 2016. With a postgraduate degree in New…
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Google's June Android feature Drop includes a useful new spam call feature
…To download this update, open your Android device's Settings app and tap the Update option. On my Pixel 10 Pro, I head to Settings > System > Software Updates and tap System Update…
I stopped looking for the perfect Stream Deck alternative and built one instead
…Using small IPS displays means you have dynamic icons as you turn the knob, the screen, or the small OLEDs under your keycaps. If you went for enthusiast mode, updates are instant…
Microsoft just made Command Prompt worth using, and it's about time
…Sixel is a graphics protocol that allows terminal applications to display inline images directly inside the console window. Microsoft's blog post showed application icons displayed in the terminal when executing WinGet…
Microsoft responds to feedback with long-requested Windows 11 features, including taskbar tweaks and improved file explorer
…Finally, the tech giant is improving its Feedback Hub to make it easier to "share and see what others are sharing" in what it calls its most notable update to the app…
I built my own smart TV setup with a monitor and a cheap device, and it turned out better than I expected
…While the displays of smart TVs can stay perfectly fine for years, the software tends to age faster. Updates slow down, and apps lose support as manufacturers shift their attention to newer…
Xbox's full-screen handheld dashboard is just a Windows mask, and SteamOS proves why that matters
…PC technology, she has built countless computers, keyboards and other peripherals - knowing them inside and out. Sign in to your XDA account When booting up your gaming handheld and updating the Xbox…
The Linux desktop's biggest upgrade was learning when not to ask the user
…Installing updates, connecting displays, switching audio devices, and pairing Bluetooth accessories could all turn into little decision trees. Sometimes that was useful, especially when troubleshooting something unusual. Most of the time, it…
Microsoft’s Nvidia RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra will push Windows on Arm further than ever
…Microsoft hasn't revealed the Surface Laptop Ultra's full technical specs yet, but this story will be updated as more information becomes available. The tech giant says that the Surface Laptop…
Microsoft says Windows' Secure Lock screen clock deliberately runs up to 30 seconds behind
…Because this polling interval is not aligned to minute boundaries, the displayed time can update up to 30 seconds after the actual minute change. Microsoft notes that this odd behavior only happens…