I built the weirdest possible NAS from hardware I already owned, and it works surprisingly well
Ayush Pande May 10, 2026, 8:00 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…
Search
Top stories
I used this Portainer alternative to replace my NAS's Docker UI, and I'm not going back
12h agoI built a portable tools folder instead of cluttering my system with random installs
4d agoThe USB-C port on your phone supports much more than controllers, and these are the best uses for it
1w agoYour fastest USB port might not be your best, and I found that out the hard way
1w agoSelf-hosting freed me from the OS lock-in trap (and made my devices clutter-free)
…always look into Dockhand, Portainer, and other web-based container management utilities to make your self-hosting journey a little easier. If you’ve got an old PC gathering dust and are…
My Windows PC became my homelab's control center with these 5 free tools
…needing a public IP or open ports. The step-up took a few minutes. I installed it on my home Debian server and my Windows PC. Once connected, I am on the…
I kept waiting for Docker to fail, but nineteen containers on bare metal proved Proxmox wrong
…Troubleshooting was also easier since the logs, container configs, and the Compose stacks were there in the Portainer UI. When something broke, I debugged Docker directly via Portainer. I didn’t have…
Valve isn't ditching Windows or x86, but it's quietly making both optional
…Ocarina of Time remake — I already made my own Ship of Harkinian powers a native PC port of the N64 classic. FEX fills the x86-to-Arm gap Running Windows x86 games…
The Source engine should've died a decade ago, but Valve kept finding ways to keep it alive
…The Xbox One and PC versions ran on a heavily modified Source branch based on Portal 2, with substantial Respawn-specific changes layered on top. The choice made sense for two reasons…
Your old router is the secret to a stable smart home
…ways including interviewing the CEO of Razer, AMD's Director of Product Marketing and the VP of Lenovo. Passionate about gaming and PC technology, she has built countless computers, keyboards and other…
Laptop makers are sacrificing ports and repairability for designs nobody asked for
…bi-directional audio, but they are still ditching the 3.5mm jack. Upgradability and repairability suffer You are at the mercy of manufacturers It isn't just about fewer ports either. Back…
A $30 desk upgrade beats any internal PC component, and I recommend it constantly
…ways including interviewing the CEO of Razer, AMD's Director of Product Marketing and the VP of Lenovo. Passionate about gaming and PC technology, she has built countless computers, keyboards and other…
Using the right HDMI port on my TV made a bigger difference than I expected
…HDMI port that at a base level works as an audio return for your soundbar or surround sound receiver, allowing a single HDMI cable to send audio from your TV directly to…