My first hack: building a red box to make free payphone calls in 1997

In 1997, a curious teen modified a RadioShack tone dialer into a 'red box' to explore the telephone network and make free payphone calls, marking the start of a lifelong fascination with hacking and systems thinking.

Debunking 5 common Mini-ITX myths in small form-factor PCs

Don't worry, it's only a short list to get through

19 years with Linux and these problems still prevent others from switching

Using Linux for 19 years saw me endure issues like terminal reliance, lack of official apps, and gaming limitations, despite significant improvements.

From bloatware to cancelations: 6 Adobe Creative Cloud subscription secrets I wish I knew first

Discover the hidden truths about Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions, from bloatware and cancelation difficulties to frequent crashes and the need for constant learning.

Obsidian is really starting to fall behind alternatives, and I can’t see myself sticking around

Obsidian is losing its edge

You can use frame generation in any game on the Steam Deck — here's how

Lossless Scaling works on the Steam Deck, assuming you're willing to put a little elbow grease in.

This top-rated QD-OLED gaming monitor just got a massive price cut

Experience jaw-dropping visuals and performance, plus an unexpected price drop

I upgraded to Proxmox 9 - here's how it went

I was sweating bullets the entire time

I finally started switching my self-hosted services to my NAS and here's what I've learned

Discover the convenience and performance trade-offs of moving self-hosted services from a Windows PC to a NAS, and learn valuable lessons along the way.

The 6 most underrated horror games for Steam Deck

If you're looking for a good scare for your Steam Deck, then you'll want to seek out these underrated horror games.