Linux isn't a second-hand operating system anymore. It used to be a choice for weak hardware or hardcore enthusiasts who didn't like the direction that primary OSes like Windows or macOS were heading. Currently, a lot of Windows users are flocking to Linux, trying their hands on distros in search of something that feels familiar to their previous operating systems.

The Yakuza series took its time to catch on in the West, but with the release of some of its newer titles, it began to really make its mark on the English-speaking community. If you've been keeping up with the series, you might be interested in checking out some of the earlier titles, such as Yakuza 3 Remastered.

If you give me a long article and tell me to read it and remember it later, I already know how that story ends. I’ll understand it while I’m reading, and then be like, “Hmmm, how does this fit into this?” Since I’m more of a visual learner, I need the information to look like something.

If you're considering upgrading to a smart home, one barrier you might encounter iscost. Some products can cost you hundreds of dollars, whether that's a thermostat or a doorbell with a built-in camera that also requires a monthly subscription. Opting for smart home products can be a costly investment, but that doesn't have to be the case.

I've always loved the promise of the smart home, but even a die hard evangelist like myself has to concede that not every smart device makes your life easier. Some are complex to set up, others take too long to manage once they're running, and others work best when you manage them through a third-party solution.

If you are anything like me, your self-hosting journey started with a few containers and a lot of patience. But as your stack grows from a simple media server to a complex web of ‘Arr’ apps, proxy managers, and databases, that patience starts to wear thin — specifically every time you have to run docker logs -f for the tenth time that hour.

A few months ago, as Windows 10 was nearing its end of support, I decided to give Windows 11 a try on an unsupported laptop. I had performed a similar upgrade, one where the laptop didn't meet Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 requirements, but this time around, it was a little different. The CPU (Intel Core i5-4300M) itself was unsupported. At this point, I already knew that while Secure Boot and TPM were necessary, they weren't absolutely essential. On the other hand, an outdated, unsupported CPU directly impacts the system's performance, something that's non-negotiable for most. But I decided to proceed anyway. And, to be honest, my experience has been surprising.

When I got into Linux, I stuck with GUI tools for a few months before slowly transitioning to terminal applications. With all the QoL features in Konsole, Ghostty, and other modern terminal emulators, my coding tasks became surprisingly fast, though something was still amiss. Thanks to my home lab, I’d often switch distros on a whim, which meant learning new shortcuts for each emulator. And since I’ve always loved tinkering with VMs, I’d have to put up with random disconnections that forced me to rerun long commands.

It's relatively rare for a podcast to last 14 years, especially a fiction one. In fact, as far as I can tell, Welcome to Night Vale is the longest continually running fiction podcast out there. (Some will argue it's actually We're Alive, but that has taken a few significant breaks between seasons.) The story of Night Vale, the titular desert town, now spans 12 seasons, over 280 episodes, three books, and at least 10 live standalone shows. While dedicating several hundred hours of your life to listening to every episode might seem like a big ask, I believe you'll be hooked once you dive in.The show is written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cran …Read the full story at The Verge.

When you think of a GPU dedicated to video encoding, you probably think about old consumer graphics cards from a few generations ago. Although a GTX 1070 or RX 580 might be able to handle your Plex or Jellyfin server, it is far from the ideal contender for the job. Old Nvidia Quadro GPUs might not get a lot of attention in most online discussions, but they can be more affordable, capable, and power-efficient for your streaming server. These workstation cards are engineered for reliable, 24x7 operation, unlike gaming GPUs focused on peak performance. If you're putting together a media server to stream your local library to your TV, phone, and other devices, look closely at older Quadro GPUs.

When you want a laptop for professionals, you're really looking for something that can check two boxes: powerful and lightweight. Unfortunately, those two elements don't often come together, as the more hardware you put into a laptop to beef up its specs, the heavier it gets.

Nearly a decade on from its release, the AM4 socket continues to be relevant not just in benchmark charts, but also in sales. The CPU many consider to be the gaming GOAT, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, continued to fly off shelves this holiday season, and there's no question as to why. It's the best gaming CPU money can buy on a DDR4 platform, and seeing as basically all RAM has become prohibitively expensive for new builds and upgrades, many have turned to an older platform to save a buck.