Thanks to their lightweight nature, minimal overhead, and fast startup times, Proxmox LXCs (Linux Containers) are a popular choice for many virtualization enthusiasts. However, in my journey building and managing various home lab setups, I've found myself going towards Virtual Machines (VMs) and Docker containers. While LXCs certainly have their place, this post will explore the top reasons why VMs and Docker, often in combination, offer a superior experience for my specific needs.

Twitch is announcing a bunch of updates at TwitchCon Europe, including the ability to host a vertical livestream and an open beta test that lets creators stream at a higher quality.The rollout of vertical streams should make livestreams easier to watch in portrait mode on your phone. Down the line, streamers won’t be forced to pick between vertical or horizontal streams; instead, Twitch will let streamers offer their streams in a dual format. The company will start testing the feature with a small amount of channels this summer and expand it later this year.Twitch is also rolling out an open beta of “2k streaming” (which lets creators stream at 1440p) that will be available to all Twitch partners and affiliates. “Upgrading to 2k (1440p) streaming offers a noticeable step up from 1080p streaming, with richer detail, improved clarity, and better performance – whether you’re gaming, making art, or just chatting,” according to a Twitch support page. Before now, the feature had been available in a more limited beta.The platform is introducing a way to rewind streams, too. This could be really handy if you miss something while a streamer is live or just want to go back and rewatch something. Twitch will test the feature first with a small number of viewers this summer.Twitch CEO Dan Clancy teased the vertical streams and many other updates coming to the platform in 2025 in a letter published in February.

I love traveling to new destinations across the globe to explore local cultures. The fact that I have a remote job makes things easier, since I can go on workcations without worrying about skipping work. While going on a vacation is easy for me, planning one is challenging. I like to plan my itinerary well in advance, so I don't miss out on any place that's on my wishlist. Planning a trip well also allows me to dedicate ample time to each place I'm traveling to, since I have a set schedule and I don't need to rush. Until recently, I used to plan all of this using my note-taking app of choice — Google Keep. However, planning an itinerary for multiple days got rather messy due to the app's limitations.

Ever since I started my self-hosting journey, I have stumbled upon several tools that completely changed the game. Self-hosting began as a curious experiment to take back some control over my data and digital life, and it quickly turned into an obsession. I have tested countless applications, and while many were interesting, a select few have become must-haves in my workflow.

A lot of games have been released for the Playdate since it launched in 2022, as a quick browse of itch.io or the Catalog shop will attest. But still, there's something unique about the handheld's seasonal format, which just kicked off its second iteration. When it first launched, the Playdate came with 24 games from notable indie developers that were steadily released on a weekly cadence, making a perfect introduction to the little yellow device and its crank. Now, a few years later, we finally have season 2, and it's off to a solid start - and it even includes a bizarre mystery.The new season runs for the next six weeks and totals a dozen games, two of which will drop each week. The entire collection will run you $39. To start, we have a pair of very different games. Fulcrum Defender, from FTL: Faster Than Light developer Subset Games, is sort of like a modern take on Asteroids. You control a little ship in the middle and fire guns at little squares flying toward you. The twist is that you use the crank to rotate the ship around and aim your shots. There's also something of a roguelike element, where you steadily unlock random upgrades like new weapons or a larger spread for y …Read the full story at The Verge.

Whether you're jetting off to tech conferences or more calming climes for a holiday, XDA Travel Week is going to get you there smarter and safer. Our self-hosted services travel with us, thanks to VPNs, reverse proxies, and other networking tools that make it seem as though our laptops are always connected to our home networks. Some of us opt for Tailscale due to its simplicity, while others use a variety of other services built on the open-source WireGuard protocol.

It's really easy to get into the mindset that the more you have going on, the more productive you are. You have your laptop with all of your social apps up, ready to answer any DMs or questions that come your way. Your phone is beside you, on standby in case a notification comes in. Before you know it, you spend more time checking your apps than you do, you know...working.

I've used a wide range of PC monitors over the years, from early monochrome CRTs to high-speed 480Hz OLEDs, utilizing a diverse array of connectors during that time. However, ever since the digital switchover from VGA and DVI, I've used a single display cable standard exclusively for my desktop PCs and laptops. That's DisplayPort, whether over a full-size GPU port or DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB-C.

Every home video game console generation introduces new features that players can take advantage of when they play. Whether it's new ways to render games or how people play them, everyone loves to see the new things that consoles bring with them when they are released on the market. However, there are a few standout game consoles that managed to go a step further in what was possible when they came out. They managed to accomplish something that was unique, interesting, and unlike anything anyone had seen up to that point. Those types of game consoles are a step ahead of their own time.

Let's be honest, name tags are really dull. I get that they fill a very simple niche, but that's no excuse for having a plain and forgettable badge, especially if you wish to make a powerful first impression. So, why not put a technical spin on your name tag and really impress the people you meet?

If you've never heard of them, the Big Mouth Billy Bass is an animatronic fish that moves and sings along to songs when you press a button. Big Mouth Billy Basses are fun for about a week, and then you'll likely never (deliberately) set it off again. But what if they could do more than just sing the same old songs?

Alright, we get it. Y'all are excited about Slate. We thought the little Slate Truck was cool, but based on the number of clicks and comments on our Slate Auto articles so far, you'd like to know more. Many of you wrote in with questions and more than a few people raised some doubts. So, we wanted to address as many of those as we could. Here's your one-stop shop for Slate answers based on your questions - plus a few of our own.What are the Slate's full specs, and how does it compare to a Ford Maverick or F-150?The Slate is clearly a vehicle built for everyday utility, and while it'll make for a handy machine for hauling a lot of things, big towing and heavy cargo were clearly not a top priority. Here are the key specs, compared against the four-wheel drive hybrid Ford Maverick with the 2.5-liter engine and a Ford F-150 4×2 with a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6.Slate TruckFord MaverickFord F-150Horsepower (hp)201191325Curb weight (lbs)3,6023,6744,171Max payload (lbs)1,4331,5001,775Max towing (lbs)1,0002,0008,400Bed length (ft)54.55.5, 6.5, or 8Bed width (max / min, in)50 / 54.942.6 / 53.350.6 / 66.9Seats255It's worth noting that these Ford numbers vary widely based on configurati …Read the full story at The Verge.