I hacked my PS vita into a retro gaming console and Sony has no idea what it gave up
… Hacking the PS Vita is easier than you think Let me be clear — you’ll need to hack your PS Vita to install custom firmware first. …
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Your Kindle doesn't need to be hacked to escape Amazon's walled garden
… For that, he has worked for some of the biggest international technology publications, covering news, explainers, how-to guides, listicles, and product-buying guides. …
Someone turned their ESP32 CYD into an adorable ASCII aquarium, and so can you
… A cool beginner-friendly GitHub project: it comes with a full installation guide on the project's page. …
I thought my Windows PC was slow until I stopped installing these apps on day one
… On day one of my last clean install, I made a radical choice: I didn’t install a single messaging app. Instead, I just opened them as tabs in my browser. Microsoft’s version is just better My ‘Day One’ ritual has always included installing a third-party system cleaner. …
My Fire TV Stick is infinitely better ever since I enabled this hidden setting
… If you already have a library of installation files saved on your computer or cloud storage, you can use a third-party file manager on Fire TV Stick, connect it to the cloud storage, navigate to the saved .apk file, and let it install. …
I extended my Wi-Fi network with this cheap $10 ESP32
… Once your CP2102 drivers are installed, the browser recognizes the ESP32-S3, you can begin the process with the project's web installer . Yes, there’s no need to install an IDE, no soldering, no rebuilding firmware from source. …
Someone turned a $50 smartphone into a Linux laptop, and it works better than you'd think
… A smartphone with no cell service is still a functioning computer including WiFi access! , and as I said, its specs are pretty decent now… The solution was to purchase a Moto G Power 2024 for a cool $50, attach a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, install Termux on the phone, and then use that to instal… …
GNOME extensions are basically required, but they're a ticking time bomb for Linux desktops
… Extensions are hacks Unstable and wonky at times When you install and apply an extension, it adds a new feature that wasn't there before. …
Connecting Obsidian to Gemini transformed my notes from archive to actually useful
… Setup only takes a minute, and it changed my Gemini workflow for the better… Related I started using NotebookLM, Obsidian, and Google Drive together and it's been a game-changer The ultimate workflow hack The setup is only two steps You set it once and forget about it You need the Google Drive desk… …
I run Windows in a Proxmox VM full-time, and it's good enough to replace my main PC
… GPU passthrough turns my Windows 11 VM into a hybrid gaming and video-editing machine That’s when the fun really begins So far, I’ve only talked about the tweaks during the installation sequence. …