Microsoft quietly introduced a native NVMe driver in Windows Server 2025 that bypasses old bottlenecks. Users have enabled it in Windows 11, reporting up to 45% higher transfer speeds in some tests. However, the tweak comes with risks like potential data corruption.
The key to a self-managing home network isn’t the latest router. It’s a decades-old protocol called mDNS that powers Apple’s Bonjour. This zero-configuration tech lets your devices find each other automatically, and with a tool like Avahi, you can make it work across all your gadgets.
Setting up a new PC involves more than just the obvious software. According to a tech enthusiast at XDA-Developers, a handful of underrated utilities are essential for a truly powerful and organized system, from batch installers to secret Windows features.
ZFS is a rock-solid filesystem, but using it on a generic Linux distro can be a recipe for breakage and maintenance woes. The core issue stems from Oracle’s licensing and the resulting need for external kernel modules. The solution? Use an OS built for it.
A new analysis highlights how everyday browser use, from extensions to hardware settings, secretly degrades system performance. The fix often isn’t a hardware upgrade, but a simple software tune-up.
Microsoft is testing a new feature for Windows 11 that shows AI agent progress directly on the taskbar. It starts with the Researcher agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, letting users track long tasks without keeping the app open.
TikTok and ByteDance have signed binding agreements to form a new U.S. joint venture, averting a ban. The deal, set to close on Jan. 22, gives Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX significant control, with Oracle becoming the “trusted security partner.”
According to a new report, Lenovo could be preparing a version of its Legion Go 2 handheld that runs SteamOS instead of Windows. This variant may be announced at CES 2026, aiming to fix the subpar Windows experience on a small screen.
Starting with a simple Home Assistant setup, the author expanded his homelab using Proxmox virtualization to run TrueNAS, Jellyfin, and a suite of self-hosted apps. The project, documented in August 2024, shows how a single, quiet computer can replace cloud services and run an entire home’s digital
Microsoft’s December 2025 updates are forcing a tricky trade-off. A service known for high CPU/RAM usage is now set to run automatically, potentially slowing lower-end PCs, while a new NVMe feature promises huge speed gains.
