Very few franchises in gaming have had as complicated a journey as Assassin’s Creed. From its thriving golden era to its divisive pivot into RPG territory, the series has been a battleground for fans, with Assassin’s Creed Shadows now caught in the crossfire.

Do you remember Polaroid cameras? No, seriously, if you do remember, let me know. I seem to remember that they were cool in practice, but after you took a photo, you had to shake the film like crazy to get it to develop, and I think it was really expensive to buy more rolls. Anyway, the point is that this Raspberry Pi project brings back memories of using Polaroid cameras. And while it doesn't use the exact same methods that a Polaroid used to print its photos, it's still an amazing DIY project.

Notion and Obsidian have been the go-to platform for countless individuals looking to organize their lives and work. But what if there was a new tool that could not only replace these two in critical areas but also significantly boost your productivity? Enter NotebookLM, an AI-driven workspace that aims to transform how you interact with information.

Your home network could always use a little improvement, and single-board computers (SBCs) are a fantastic way to do so. You get to learn valuable skills and keep your network smarter and safer, and who doesn't love tinkering with an SBC in their downtime? You don't have to go with a Raspberry Pi for this, but it's often easier to find tutorials and ready-built images if you do.

If you take a moment to think about all the specs of each component that goes into a PC build, you'll quickly get overwhelmed. This is exactly what the average PC gamer goes through when building a new rig. Fretting about every single data point about multiple motherboards, SSDs, and GPUs can take forever, and decision paralysis might kill the build before it even starts.

I don't think much about my mousepad, and you probably don't either. Grab something cheap off of Amazon like the Corsair MM350, or maybe track down some unique art from a designer on Redbubble, and you're off to the races. But your mousepad can significantly change how it feels to play games on your PC.

With its solid performance, zero-clutter design, and suite of useful plugins, Jellyfin is easily one of the best utilities to organize and stream your media collection to any device in your household. It’s also fairly easy to deploy, and you’ve got the option to host it inside Docker, Podman, or LXC containers.

A mini PC is a fantastic way to save desk space without sacrificing performance for daily tasks and workflow. Gaming is a whole different beast altogether, but modern CPUs used inside these compact systems have come a long way in providing a decent experience in conservative settings. But most mini PCs are prebuilt, so can you build your own system to rival NUCs and other devices? It's possible, so long as you keep expectations in check and don't mind spending a small fortune.

As someone constantly juggling multiple projects, endless documents and files, and navigating a sea of information, I have discovered a powerful ally in NotebookLM. Formerly known as Project Tailwind, this AI-powered tool has fundamentally transformed how I manage knowledge, extract information, and, ultimately, get things done. Over time, I have compiled a collection of tips and tricks that have significantly supercharged my workflow, and I'm excited to share these insights with you.

We're big fans of mini PCs here at XDA, so when we heard that one was on discount for Amazon's Big Spring Sale, we knew we had to cover it. The Kamrui GK3Plus Mini PC is a great entry, either as your first model or if you're already a huge fan of the form factor.

You know, I have the sneaking suspicion that game drivers are meant to improve performance, not make it worse. However, you wouldn’t be able to tell given how Nvidia’s drivers have been performing lately. It’s getting to the point where even game developers, who usually spend their time wrestling their userbase into downloading the latest drivers, are now asking people to do the reverse.

Storing data in the cloud is fantastic for convenience. Having access to your files at any point in the day (and from any supported device) is a great way to collaborate, work from multiple locations, store backups, and share data, but it's not without its problems. Not only are you relying on companies to keep your data safe, but you're trusting them not to analyze and/or sell your information. Then there's the issue of availability should your network go down, which is where self-hosting storage apps come into play. Peergos is one such option.