I stopped waiting for good PC ports and just use RetroArch for everything now
… Games disappeared from storefronts, PC ports arrived half-baked , and some classics just never showed up at all. …
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The USB-C port on your phone supports much more than controllers, and these are the best uses for it
1d agoNative PC ports are quietly replacing emulation as the best way to preserve old games
2d agoI stopped paying for Obsidian after discovering VS Code can handle my notes just as well with the right extensions
3d agoI stopped using motion sensors after my smart home learned to read my PC's state
5d agoStop overpaying for home lab hardware when this mini PC is $310 off
… KAMRUI Hyper H2 Mini PC $510 $820 Save $310 CPU Intel Core 14450HX Memory 32GB DDR4 Storage 1TB NVMe SSD A versatile mini PC that's also on sale, with a discount that knocks $310 off. …
I added a second Ethernet port to my NAS and finally stopped fighting network slowdowns
… More importantly, your network stops being the bottleneck. The other part of using dual Ethernet ports is that it's a great stopgap upgrade between standard single Ethernet port-based gigabit connectivity and 10GbE connectivity. …
Stop ignoring your spare PCIe x1 slot — it's more useful than half the upgrades you buy
… A PCIe-to-SATA card is one of the best ways to add more SATA ports to your PC. You could also add a USB-C power delivery card via PCIe if you wish to have fast charging support on your PC. …
Stop buying expensive docks when your monitor already has one
… The best dock on your desk is the one you already own, so it's time to stop ignoring the ports behind your panel and spending hundreds of dollars on expensive standalone Thunderbolt docks. …
I stopped ignoring these underrated smart TV features, and you should too
… The connectivity options, HDMI ports, and automated gaming features of your smart TV are also essential to creating a seamless and satisfying experience. It's high time you stopped ignoring these features and made full use of them to get the most out of your smart TV. …
This fan-made Banjo-Kazooie PC port does what Nintendo won't — and it's free
… Stop 'n' Swop was eventually ditched ahead of Banjo-Kazooie's release because later versions of the N64 cleared memory too quickly for the trick to work Stop 'n' Swop made its way into the official Xbox release of Banjo-Tooie . …
I stopped buying cheap USB-C cables after learning what USB4 can actually do
… Related 5 ways a USB-C dock can make your PC experience so much better From reducing cable clutter to adding additional ports, a USB-C dock is a great addition to your workspace Cheap cables still have their place Just not inside of any USB4 device There is still absolutely a place for cheap USB-C … …
I ignored my monitor's USB hub for too long, but it's perfect for one vastly underrated thing
… It includes plenty of ports, but USB ports are mostly Type-A, and the HDMI port is limited to 240Hz. $600 at Dell $600 at Amazon Related Your monitor's USB hub does more than a docking station, and costs nothing extra For the average PC user, a dock only adds to the mess My monitor's USB hub is now… …
I blocked my devices from bypassing my DNS server with one firewall rule
Rich Edmonds Apr 13, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him inside a chassis somewhere. …