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Using ESP32 to Wake on LAN for home PC remotely with MQTT
I wake my home PC from anywhere using an ESP32 and MQTT - Here’s how

No VPN or exposing ports necessary.

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I turned my old gaming PC into an AI assistant that's actually useful - here's how

Put your old gaming PC to use

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A gaming PC setup with an NZXT H9 Flow case.
Here's how to decide what part in your gaming PC needs upgrading
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Change only what absolutely needs it

Image of Death Stranding running on a gaming PC.
How to get DLSS 4.5 working in any unsupported title

DLSS 4.5 for almost every game

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a laptop screen showing a gmail inbox
Running out of Gmail storage? Free up space without giving Google a dime

You can use these tricks to get more storage.

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File Explorer with thumbnail view open in Windows 11.
I fixed Windows 11 File Explorer lag by disabling this legacy service

A quarter-century old service we no longer need.

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Elegant branding on the Asus ProArt GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
How to enable DLSS 4.5 on any supported GPU

If you're running any RTX series GPU, you can try out the new DLSS 4.5.

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Nvidia App open with RTX 2070 propped against a monitor.
NVIDIA won’t let you quick-switch DLSS models, so I found a way to do it

Take a clearer, quicker look at the new upscaler's improvements.

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How I built a lightweight second brain using just Raindrop.io

With a few simple tweaks, Raindrop.io became my favorite low-friction second brain

A green, golden, and white mini mechanical keyboard on a textured white tabletop
3D printing saved me thousands in the mechanical keyboard hobby, here's how

Custom repair, full DIY builds, you name it

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NotebookLM for interview preparation
I turned NotebookLM into my interview preparation brain, and I should have sooner

This interview experiment worked better than expected

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The Apple TV 4K on a table
Stop ruining your Apple TV 4K's picture quality - how to fix its video settings

Play content as mastered

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This niche Fedora-based Linux distro ‘just works’ and stays out of your way as much as possible -featurd
How to replace your favorite Windows apps on Linux (with better ones)

Switch from Windows to Linux without losing your favorite apps. These alternatives make the transition easier and more capable than you expect.

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A combination of perk icons from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
The best perks for each Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 play style

If you're hoping into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer online, you'll want to make sure you use these perks to gain an extra edge!

A combination of a gun and Operator in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
The three best weapons for your loadout in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

If you're planning on going online with Call of Duty Black Ops 7 multiplayer, these are the guns you'll want to try out in matches when you can.

Arc Raiders solo experience.
How to make maximum money looting in Arc Raiders with zero risk

Money is the most important resource in the early hours of Arc Raiders. Here's how to get more of it, quicker.

A photo of a PC build with RGB fans
My GPU wasn’t hitting its advertised clock speeds - here’s how I fixed it

Getting the clocks on the box isn't always guaranteed

A TerraMaster F4-424 Max
These are the best RAID levels for NAS servers and home labs

Choosing the wrong RAID mode can make your data irrecoverable

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The Gigabyte BIOS displaying the IOMMU setting
4 BIOS settings I always enable on my home lab devices

A collection of BIOS options that enhance the utility of my server nodes

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A Windows 11 laptop showing graphics settings in the Settings app
How to force an app to use the discrete GPU in Windows 11

If your games or apps are running more slowly than you'd expect, you may need to force Windows 11 to run it using the discrete GPU. Here's how.

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