…ensuring the media format matches what your device can support and reducing the file size so that your network streams it smoothly. For instance, an older smart TV might not recognize files…
Patrick O'Rourke Apr 14, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
…USB diagnostics can create new problems of their own Extra devices add clutter, drivers, and another failure path There’s a fair reason people don’t talk about NAS USB diagnostics more…
…He has covered evergreen content on mobile devices and computers for multiple publications over the last six years. You can find his work on AndroidPolice, GuidingTech and TechWiser. Whether it’s demystifying…
…always kept Auto Rotate off on my Pixel devices because when I'm lying on my side in bed, scrolling on social media, the phone often shifts to landscape mode when I…
…Whether it's breaking news about the latest AMD NPUs or creating video tutorials on social media platforms, Jasmine has contributed to the world of AI and tech in a variety of…
…For years, Plex has been my media server of choice. It looks polished, works on pretty much every single device I own, and handles most things without me ever having to think…
…Sign in to your XDA account By default, Amazon locks your device down to its curated ecosystem. This means you miss out on powerful media players, custom launchers, and niche streaming tools…
…However, it completely dropped the ball in terms of file management and media sharing, and gives preferential treatment to some Samsung Galaxy and Asus ROG devices. It doesn't seem like much…
…Instead of making my NAS publicly accessible through the internet, it creates a private network between all of my devices. Once I've installed Tailscale on my Synology NAS and the devices…