eGPUs have always suffered from bandwidth limitations, and those four PCIe lanes just aren’t enough. Compared to a desktop, there is some very noticeable loss in performance, something not even […]
I cleaned up Windows credentials and found logins I forgot existed
Credential Manager is one of those Windows corners I only remember when something breaks. A shared folder refuses to connect, an app keeps asking for a password it already knows, […]
The holy grail of retro gaming models could be in your attic, and it solves a major console issue
Summary Fat CECHA PS3s with hardware PS1/PS2 backwards compatibility are now collector gold as PS3 stores close. Some Frankenstein PS3s mix Fat shells with Slim guts; check the serial/model for […]
I added hi-res audio to my Windows 11 PC for under $6, and my music finally sounds right
I’ve owned various headphones and earbuds over the years with hi-res LDAC codec support. The only problem is that Windows 11 doesn’t support LDAC, which means I invariably connect to […]
I left the Play Store for a free open-source app store and never looked back
When you purchase a new phone, you set it up (basically linking everything to Google) and head over to the Google Play Store to get your favorite apps. But the […]
I disabled Google Play Services location tracking, and yes, apps still work fine
I went looking for a switch that lets you cut Google Play Services out of your phone’s location tracking, expecting a simple toggle buried somewhere in an app permissions screen. […]
Ethernet cables have two types and only one is worth running through your walls
Running Ethernet through walls isn’t like replacing a USB cable or swapping a patch lead under your desk. Once the cable disappears behind drywall, changing it later means fishing a […]
YouTube keeps taking away your dislikes, and the reason isn’t what you think
YouTube added “thumbs up” and “thumbs down” buttons on videos starting in 2010. Over the next decade, these “like” and “dislike” buttons became staples of the platform, but YouTube started […]
This free Samsung Galaxy app unlocks the settings One UI keeps hidden
One UI is already one of the most feature-rich Android skins on the market. But that’s not where the story ends. Samsung also has a free app called Good Lock, […]
Hisense’s U6SF MiniLED ULED TV delivers a premium experience for every viewer
In modern households, TVs are shared, and no living room setup is the same. Spaces, TV locations, viewing angles, preferences, and schedules vary, so there’s really no one-size-fits-all approach. This […]