An old gaming laptop with an i7-7700HQ and GTX 1060 was repurposed into a capable Proxmox home server. It ran multiple VMs, including Windows 11, but GPU passthrough and thermal issues presented challenges. The project proves you don’t need expensive, dedicated server hardware to start a home lab.
New kernel patches reveal Intel’s radical tile-based design for its next-gen Diamond Rapids Xeon server CPUs. The architecture separates compute and I/O functions, paving the way for massive core counts and new platform features by mid-to-late 2026.
If you’ve ever used a Mac, you know how indispensable the spacebar-press Quick Look feature is. On Windows, the built-in Preview Pane just doesn’t cut it. A free app called QuickLook finally bridges that gap, and its plugin system makes it even more powerful.
The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is now online, marking the start of a new era in particle physics. Its first data, collected over just two months, has already measured solar neutrino oscillations with nearly double the precision of previous experiments.
A major DRAM shortage is forcing PC makers into tough choices, with 2026 notebook shipments now forecast to drop 5.4%. Apple, however, is positioned to weather the storm better than rivals thanks to its supply chain deals and a new low-cost MacBook.
OneXPlayer is teasing a bizarre new retro gaming handheld called the OneXSugar Wallet. It uses a single 8.01-inch foldable OLED screen instead of two separate displays, creating a 4:3 aspect ratio when opened.
A new device called the SN Operator aims to bridge the gap between physical SNES cartridges and modern computers. It’s a slot you plug your old games into, connecting via USB-C to play them on a PC, Mac, or Steam Deck. The package includes software and tools like fraud detection for collectors.
Intel is prepping major updates to its Xe Linux graphics driver. The new features aim to significantly improve how virtual machines share and utilize discrete Intel GPUs.
The journey from Windows to Linux often starts with a flurry of distro-hopping. For one user, that seven-month exploration ended with a specific, immutable setup that combines Fedora’s stability, KDE Plasma’s polish, and a modern approach to system updates.
Two major third-party Windows utilities, the Files app and PowerToys Peek, have officially joined forces. This integration brings a macOS-style quick preview feature directly into a popular alternative file explorer. It’s a significant workflow upgrade for power users tired of the native Windows Fil
