VRR is the one feature I wouldn’t compromise on when buying a new TV
…In the console world, this can shift depending on whether you're playing a title in Performance or Quality Mode, as well as the game's resolution — there are a lot of…
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Your streaming stick is slower than it should be, and your router is to blame
…If either occurs, you'll often experience sluggish performance and frustrating lag. Though cheap, costing less than $50 for a 4K-capable streaming stick, these devices are sensitive to congested Wi-Fi…
SteamOS 3.8 just dramatically improved a lot of handhelds except the Steam Deck itself
…The per-display scaling feature also helps, since you can now set independent scale factors for different monitors, which fixes a common issue where UI elements look massive or tiny when switching…
I tried Arcane for Docker management, and here's why Dockhand remains my pick
…There are global action buttons to issue a bulk operation. However, it’s useful only if I need to perform a single action on all containers. The lack of a selection checkbox…
3 HDMI settings I always change to unlock my TV’s full potential
…Out of the box, most TVs have HDMI ports in a standard mode that prioritizes compatibility over performance. It's designed to smooth over HDMI handshakes, especially with older devices, so you…
My monitor's built-in USB hub was the desk upgrade I never knew I had
…This instantly improved performance across the board. The keyboard and mouse dongles on the monitor's hub allowed both of them to function as they should have from day one. And the…
I found out firsthand that some USB cables are too long for their own good
…I ran the AC power cords for my display and mini PC, along with one DisplayPort cable , and a USB from the under-desk USB switcher to my PC. This was a…
I always tweak my Proxmox host's settings before spinning up a single VM or LXC
…Besides taking care of the repository issue, it also gets rid of the subscription nag and disables certain cluster services – once I give it the approval, that is. And unless I’ve…
I used a standard hard drive for my DIY security system and lost critical footage
…I checked the rest, they all had the same issue. That's when frustration kicked in, because it wasn't just about performance anymore; it was about reliability, and my system failed…
This one music app connects Plex, Jellyfin, and Navidrome the way they should have from the start
…displayed, and even fine-tune how metadata is handled across different sources. That last part is especially important when you're pulling from multiple servers, as inconsistencies can quickly become frustrating. Performance…