Your fastest USB port might not be your best, and I found that out the hard way
… These can cause major interference with your peripherals too. …
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Your monitor's USB hub does more than a docking station, and costs nothing extra
… One cable goes in, and everything else, from power and display, to peripherals and networking, is handled. …
The gaming industry's biggest lie is about what your setup needs — here's what actually matters
… I'm not saying premium peripherals are pointless . …
Your TV's contrast problem isn't the panel, it's the wall behind it
… A lot of them are powered via USB, meaning you can plug the light strip directly into the TV's USB port. The lights will also turn on and off automatically with the TV, so you don't need to worry about an extra remote or extra lights drawing power and increasing your energy bill. …
My budget motherboard has hit its ceiling, so I'm spending more next time
… That's what changed the way I view premium motherboards. …
You're spending too much on your motherboard, and it's not helping performance
… While that does justify the premium, it's important to step back and consider how most people configure their gaming PCs. If you're just going to install a graphics card, one or two NVMe drives, and connect a handful of peripherals, a mid-range B850 board already has you covered for the most part. …
I upgraded to AM5 expecting a massive jump, but the real upgrade surprised me
… I prefer to buy high-end parts once and then upgrade peripherals or monitors to improve my overall experience. …
Most DIY smart home buttons are terrible, so I built one that actually feels good
… A premium button should stay exactly where you put it. …
I turned an old Android phone into a home server, and it’s more useful than my Raspberry Pi
… Alongside this, there's a general power efficiency gap. An idle phone pulls sub-1W of power, while a Pi 5 idles at around 3–4W. …
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition does something I didn't think Windows laptops could do
… It packs impressive performance and power efficiency into a premium chassis weighing less than 1kg. …