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Homelab and Projects

Printing a 3.7 Litre Game Console

A 3.7 L printed case, an old Core i7, and Batocera Linux became an exercise in fitting a complete game console into as little space as possible.

Homelab and Projects

The Complicated Relationship between Hexos and TrueNAS

Explore how TrueNAS, HexOS, and TrueNAS Connect approach storage, simplicity, and paid convenience in the evolving home NAS market.

Tech Trends

Extra Life 2026: Five Games, Five Challenges, $50 Per Failure

Extra Life returns November 6 with five secret gaming challenges, a $1,500 goal, and a new rule: every challenge I fail costs me $50.

Homelab and Projects

Is CrunchLabs Hack Pack Worth It? A First-Year Retrospective

After six CrunchLabs Hack Pack kits, this retrospective looks at what worked, where the learning faltered, and whether the first year is worth the cost.

Flashing the eMMC of a Radxa Rock Pi 4B Plus

Learn how to flash the eMMC of a Radxa Rock Pi 4B Plus. This guide covers the hardware, flashing process, and essential details for successful installation.

Building a 3D Printed NAS with ModCase MASS and UnRAID

A spare RAM purchase becomes a 3D printed NAS, revealing the trade-offs of AliExpress hardware, modular case design, and UnRAID.

Homelab and Projects

Meshtastic in an Urban Environment

Meshtastic makes LoRa mesh networking feel simple until the city gets involved. This field test explores what worked, what failed, and why MeshCore may be next.

Homelab and Projects

How Tubbo Became a Hosting Provider: Inside PlayHosting's 2026 Infrastructure

Inside PlayHosting’s 2026 infrastructure: Ryzen compute, large-scale storage, DDoS protection, and the VPS business funding free Minecraft hosting.

Gaming Experience

What Is a Flashcart? A Practical Guide to Playing Retro Games

Discover how flashcarts work on original retro consoles. Learn about compatibility, legal considerations, and whether a flashcart is right for your gaming needs.

Gaming Experience

DOSBox: How an Emulator Saved PC Gaming History

DOSBox recreates the MS-DOS era on modern PCs. Discover how this open-source emulator preserves classic games and powers platforms like GOG, Steam, and Origin.

Homelab and Projects

CrunchLabs Balance Bot: Build, Balance and Tune

CrunchLabs Balance Bot turns feedback control into a hands-on robotics lesson, using an MPU, PID tuning, and autonomous balance.

Gaming Experience

What Happens When You Play Sifteo with 12 cubes

Sifteo supported up to 12 cubes, but few players likely tried it. This hands-on test explores what the full setup adds, and where it falls short.