I downgraded to a decade-old GPU for a week, and the results surprised me
…Related 6 GPUs that are officially too old in 2025 These GPUs can no longer bring it in modern titles Swapping out my RTX 5080 Out with the new... and in with…
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I finally used my motherboard's BIOS flashback button, and it saved a dead build
…He uses a Windows PC for desktop use and a MacBook for traveling, but dislikes some of the quirks of macOS. You're more likely to catch him at the gym or…
I’ve used Plex for years and didn’t realize these 4 features existed
…Plex, for all its quirks, has been the one constant . It’s more polished, better maintained, and it’s still evolving in meaningful ways. What surprised me, though, is that even after…
You're upgrading your PC in the wrong order, and these 3 mistakes prove it
…He uses a Windows PC for desktop use and a MacBook for traveling, but dislikes some of the quirks of macOS. You're more likely to catch him at the gym or…
Used enterprise workstations are the home lab upgrade everyone overlooks
…Related Used Xeon CPUs are the home lab secret nobody talks about Despite their quirks, old server-grade processors are perfect for home lab experiments Used workstations are built to a different…
Upgrading to a PCIe 5.0 SSD isn't worth it if you already have a PCIe 3.0 drive
…He uses a Windows PC for desktop use and a MacBook for traveling, but dislikes some of the quirks of macOS. You're more likely to catch him at the gym or…
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS drops next month, but there's a strong case for skipping it entirely
…Some older apps may still rely on specific X11 features some users may need. Related Wayland might be the future of Linux, but I’m not leaving X11 yet Explore the unexpected…
Home Assistant is way more than a smart home dashboard, and here's what I actually run on it
…With Home Assistant, you also don’t need to rely on third-party servers to run even the most basic smart home tasks, as any ol’ machine can serve as a handy…
I switched to Linux Mint, and it's still the safest bet for people who want Linux without surprises
…You can say the same for others like COSMIC , but even KDE Plasma , which is already more Windows-like, has some quirks. Accidentally drag your mouse over to the top left corner…
Powerline Ethernet gave me reliable speeds without running cables through my walls
…This home was particularly old, so it wasn't really a surprise that it wasn't working well. Related 5 reasons Wi-Fi will never be better than Ethernet Wi-Fi will…