Why I bought a 16TB HDD instead of an 8TB SSD
Rich Edmonds May 28, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building…
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I built my first home server for under $200, and it replaced 4 monthly subscriptions
…Related 9 Docker containers that run 24/7 on my $100 mini PC Maximum value budget homelab. I didn't plan to replace subscriptions at first, but it was a logical step…
I ignored these PC components for years — and it cost me way more than I thought
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…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…
Smart home devices are sneaking around your Pi-hole, and your dashboard won't catch them
…external DNS servers and breaking through the port blocking. My favorite method is to use virtual LANs (VLANs). I have trusted devices like PCs and phones on one VLAN, network equipment on…
I turned my Windows 11 handheld into a retro gaming beast with this app
…Ocarina of Time remake — I already made my own Ship of Harkinian powers a native PC port of the N64 classic.
4 ways I watch TV and movies on my smart TV when my internet is down
…Of course, bandwidth is a consideration here, so if you're on a tight data plan, this definitely isn't something you'll want to do, but if you have several gigabytes…
I wired my house with fiber instead of Cat6, and the installation was actually easier than I expected
…Cat cabling has a place in my network Getting all clients online My PC doesn't have an SFP port, nor does my TV or many other devices, which is where Cat6…
Your router is about to stop getting security updates - here's what to do
…The requirement of multiple network interfaces as well as a plan to provide wireless connectivity can be a hangup for some, though. You do need a couple of wired ports for OPNsense…