4 reasons I am still using Windows 10 on my old laptop
… But beyond that, it runs the same processor, and the other hardware components are largely untouched. …
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Synology felt like an appliance until I built a custom NAS with TrueNAS and realized what I was missing
… Synology NAS and other turnkey solutions are great in that they bring together storage management, user accounts, shares, snapshots, backups, packages, and much more into a single unified user experience. …
The Linux desktop's biggest upgrade was learning when not to ask the user
… It’s a place where curious users can learn how their systems work, rather than being nudged away from the machinery. If “not asking the user” turns into “not letting the user decide,” then Linux loses something important. …
Windows 11's worst problem on good hardware is death by a thousand background tasks
… The fact is, some of these processes do have a measurable and consistent impact on system performance , and since no two systems are equipped with similarly performant hardware, it means that different users with different workloads experience varying levels of impact. …
I ignored mini PCs for years, until AMD APUs made them a serious value proposition
… Many mini PCs feature SO-DIMM RAM slots, allowing users to upgrade the memory when required. …
Google's Googlebook is Microsoft's Copilot+ problem all over again, and Magic Pointer won't save it
… The laptop, designed to be a software powerhouse, was far more appealing for its hardware alone. …
Modern projectors have a bigger problem than lamp life, and nobody's talking about it
… The industry wants you to believe that the shift to solid-state lighting has solved the longevity problem, but that's the least of your concerns, with Android TV OS and Google TV now literally in the picture. The hardware isn't your primary enemy anymore, but the software sure is. …
The FCC says foreign routers are a security risk, but still allows firmware updates to the ones you already own
… But for the average home user today, there's nothing to do. …
My homelab SSD was silently failing, and one monitoring tool caught it before the other
… Sign in to your XDA account There is a widespread assumption among homelab users that if the server is running and services are working as expected, then everything must be fine. Like most users, I also neglected the SSD's health. …
I finally see why everyone removes Windows bloatware - here's my complete removal list
… It's important to realize that what might be bloatware for one user can complement another user's workflow. For example, many users consider Microsoft Edge, the built-in browser on Windows, as bloatware and remove it right away. …