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The new SteamOS update finally adds controller support to some big handheld names

… Sign in to your XDA account Summary SteamOS 3.8.6 beta adds controller support for MSI Claw and OneXPlayer handhelds. Fixes: WiFi degradation, Deck trackpad sensitivity, faster updates, better screencasts, firmware update progress. …

May 31, 2026 · Simon Batt

Unraid finally dropped the USB boot stick requirement, and it's about time

… Sign in to your XDA account Just like the home server ecosystem, the Network-Attached Storage landscape is riddled with cool distributions, packages, and web UIs you can use to build your own storage server. But for most folks, it all boils down to the big two NAS distros: Unraid and TrueNAS . …

Apr 21, 2026 · Ayush Pande

The best NAS distro dropped a public beta for its new update, and it feels more like Proxmox with each release

… Meanwhile, Proxmox Virtual Environment and its complementary first-party tools are responsible for hosting most of my FOSS tools, virtual machines, and other wacky virtual guests I use for typical home server projects. …

Apr 17, 2026 · Ayush Pande

TrueNAS 26 is finally catching up to Proxmox, but my home lab isn't switching

… It's even possible to quickly share files now . With TrueNAS 26 installed, it no longer feels like a NAS with apps, much like a prebuilt enclosure. Instead, it feels more like running a general-purpose home lab OS like Proxmox. …

Apr 29, 2026 · Rich Edmonds

Home Assistant's new infrared support turns your smart home into a universal remote

… Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Apple App Store See at Google Play Store See at Home Assistant

Mar 29, 2026 · Rich Edmonds

The best tool to install Windows 11 just became my favorite debloater

… The thought of using the vanilla version of Microsoft's latest OS gives me the ick, since I have given it a try in the past. …

Apr 29, 2026 · Tanveer Singh

I gave Home Assistant access to my NAS, and it became the dashboard my smart home was missing

… Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Apple App Store See at Google Play Store See at Home Assistant

Jun 2, 2026 · Ayush Pande

SteamOS now runs on every AMD handheld, and Valve didn't even make a big deal about it

… SteamOS 3.9 redraws the map Wider hardware support, desktop maturity, and early Steam Machine groundwork SteamOS 3.9 is a rather huge update for Valve's OS, but it isn't flashy at all. Instead, it's foundational in a way that most updates rarely are. …

Apr 22, 2026 · Samarveer Singh

I tested TrueNAS, Unraid, and OpenMediaVault to find the perfect NAS OS, and there's a clear winner

… TrueNAS isn’t the most beginner-friendly option in the home server ecosystem, either. In fact, it’s easy to get lost in its maze of menus when you’re a fledgling tinkerer. …

May 22, 2026 · Ayush Pande

Your old SSD is too small for games, but perfect for things your main drive shouldn't do

… If you can't resist experimenting with third-party scripts, PC performance boosters , registry cleaners, or even risky beta updates to Windows 11, then a separate drive as a test dummy is a godsend. You can freely test whatever you need to without risking your primary OS installation. …

May 4, 2026 · Tanveer Singh

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