I’ve been using OPNsense for my firewall and router for a while, having heard so many great things about it from my colleagues. Being able to install it on a wide variety of hardware was a new experience, and the depth of plugins and scripts helped me learn a lot about networking. But its versatility … Read more
As a home lab, I have always advocated running services on my local hardware instead of relying on cloud platforms. And my stance on FOSS tools didn’t change even after I started running large language models. If anything, I’ve grown to love the LLM 9B and 12B that I have deployed on my server nodes, … Read more
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love ultrawide monitors. I’ve been using one since the form factor launched and currently have two 34-inch models side by side on my desk. They make me more productive and immerse me when I get a chance to play games. They are also generally more expensive than … Read more
I’ve been using Claude Pro long enough that I don’t even really think about how much I’ve gained from the subscription. The five hour reset on the free tier was getting old, so I upgraded, and that was sort of the end of the internal debate. What I didn’t have a clear answer to at … Read more
Summary Auto SR preview comes to Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, promising up to 30% higher frame rates. Auto SR increases the resolution below 1440p, keeping visuals almost indistinguishable from native. Available now in docked mode via Xbox Insider; enable Auto SR in the game bar to try it. Of all the areas that AI … Read more
Summary Someone used an e-ink display inside a PC as a live system monitor, updating every 5 seconds. ReTerminal e-ink with partial refresh displays temperature, usage and clocks while consuming little power. The matte white e-ink blends into the housing when turned off, preserving the pleasing aesthetic. It’s no surprise that I’m a big fan … Read more
Published April 30, 2026, 11:20 p.m. EDT Timi has been writing about technology for over a decade, focusing on smartphones, computers, and anything else he finds interesting in tech. He started writing for XDA, covering all things mobile, but moved on to covering deals, with a mission to highlight some of the best discounts on … Read more
Summary Linux Mint delays new releases until December 2026; feature freezing continues. HWE ISOs add newer kernels (6.17) to Linux Mint 22.3 for new installations. Existing installations normally receive kernel updates; ISO HWE mainly for new installations. A while ago, the Linux Mint development team announced that they wanted to take longer development cycles between … Read more
With the prices of RAM, SSDs, and other PC components rising, chances are few people will be building a new PC anytime soon. But what if you need something new now and can’t really take the time to wait to see where the prices go? Well, that’s where a new laptop or mini PC comes … Read more
Summary Fans are keeping Windows Phone alive with 8Marketplace, an unofficial store and app patcher. 8Marketplace fixes old applications: TweetIt now works with Bluesky; Facebook links to Argim. Despite its official death in 2017, community updates keep the operating system usable and its legacy alive. The rivalry between Android and iOS is a story as … Read more