Google's Gemma 4 finally made me care about running local LLMs
…These models are built on the same research and architecture as Gemini 3, but the difference is that they're completely free, open-weight, and designed to run on your own hardware…
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My self-hosted LLMs are a lot more than just a chat replacement – here's how they boost my productivity
Ayush Pande May 25, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT Ayush Pande is a PC hardware and gaming writer. When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with…
I stopped blaming my ISP for bad Wi-Fi as the real culprit was right in front of me
…After all, it’s easier to complain about a company than it is to look at your own hardware and home layout. I was so focused on the service coming into the…
The new Boox Go 10.3 does everything my ReMarkable did, plus it's a full Android tablet
…Hardware E-Ink Android Stylus Features 01 / 8 Hardware What is the screen size of the Boox Go 10.3? A 9.7 inches B 10.3 inches C 11 inches D…
Every month Windows gets an emergency patch, and I'm running out of reasons to stay
…It isn’t a niche OS that a few thousand users run on personal or home computers, and thus needs constant monitoring and development to improve. Microsoft’s intention isn’t bad…
Your old Kindle will stop working on May 20th, but here's what I'm using mine for
…He writes for XDA-Developers, where he focuses on topics like productivity, networking, self-hosting, and more. Over the years, his work has also appeared in leading publications such as Android Police…
I ditched PC Manager for Fluent Cleaner after it found more junk to remove
…I recently discovered Fluent Cleaner, an open-source cleanup tool that does more than just surface file deletion. Let’s discuss why I prefer it over the native system tools and absolutely…
Most "slow PC" advice you'll find online is 20 years out of date, and some of it is making things worse
…In my spare time, you’ll probably find me playing Counter-Strike or VALORANT, and you can reach out to me at adam@xda-developers.com , on Twitter as @AdamConwayIE , on Instagram…
Most people waste money on mini PCs when their old laptop is already a better home server
…Most of what we ask of them — media streaming, file sharing, light container workloads — barely scratches the surface of what even a 6-year-old laptop can handle , and yet, the idea…
Linux desktops have been stuck in old habits, and Hyprland breaks that pattern
…Wayland has improved a lot, but some apps, screen sharing tools, remote desktop workflows, and unusual hardware setups can still require extra attention. Hyprland’s rapid development pace is part of its…