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News•Mar 2, 2026
These Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases Offer a Fully Programmable Hardware Button
PITAKA has launched two Samsung Galaxy S26 cases—Edge and Cairn—featuring the Aaron Button, a side‑mounted hardware shortcut system named after Aaron Swartz. The button offers three fully programmable keys for app launches, system commands, and IoT automations, earning a 2026 NY Product Design Awards Gold distinction. The Edge case is an ultra‑thin, 1 mm aramid‑fiber shell weighing 21 g, while the Cairn case adds reinforced drop protection up to four feet and weighs 44 g. Both cases support wireless charging and are priced at $60 and $70 respectively.
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News•Mar 2, 2026
I Stopped Trusting Google Drive with Sensitive Files After I Found This Free Encryption Tool
The author stopped trusting Google Drive for sensitive data after discovering Cryptomator, a free open‑source encryption tool. Cryptomator encrypts files locally, storing only gibberish on cloud services, so providers and hackers cannot read the content. It integrates seamlessly with major...
By XDA Developers
News•Mar 2, 2026
Wi-Fi Signal Strength Is a Terrible Indicator of Real Performance
The familiar Wi‑Fi bar icon only measures signal strength, not actual throughput, leading many users to misjudge network performance. Real‑world speed depends on hidden factors such as interference, channel congestion, and device hardware, which the bars cannot reveal. Experiments show...
By XDA Developers
News•Mar 2, 2026
I Used NotebookLM's Mind Map Feature, and My Scattered Research Finally Made Sense
Google’s NotebookLM introduces a Mind Map feature that automatically transforms uploaded PDFs, code snippets, and chat exports into an expandable visual hierarchy. The tool lets users click individual branches to reveal deeper nodes, integrating a chat that pulls answers directly...
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News•Mar 2, 2026
Forget Upgrading Your GPU — Your Existing Card Is Probably Overkill Already
GPU prices have surged 30‑50%, making high‑end cards like the RTX 5090 nearly double MSRP. Yet most gamers play titles that don’t require the latest hardware, and cards such as the RTX 3070 or RX 6800 XT already deliver smooth performance. A two‑generation‑old GPU...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
I Create Photoshop-Quality Edits without Spending a Dime
Former Adobe subscriber demonstrates that high‑quality Photoshop‑level edits are achievable with free tools. By switching to a stack that includes Photopea and Affinity, the author retains non‑destructive editing, smart object support, and advanced selection capabilities. The article outlines key features...
By XDA Developers
News•Mar 1, 2026
I Unlocked a Hidden Windows 11 Power Plan, and It Improved My Favorite Game's Performance
A hidden "Ultimate Performance" power plan in Windows 11 can be unlocked with a simple powercfg command, disabling core parking and aggressive CPU idle states. The author benchmarked the plan against the default High Performance setting across several titles, noting only...
By XDA Developers
News•Mar 1, 2026
Someone Ran Their PC Off AA Alkaline Batteries, and It Lasted Longer than I Expected
A team wired 56 AA alkaline batteries together, added capacitors, and managed to boot a Windows PC long enough to play Minesweeper for about two minutes and fifteen seconds. The experiment showed that while the batteries could supply the necessary...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Koffan Is a Self-Hosted Grocery List You Can Share with Your Family, and It Runs on a Raspberry Pi Zero...
Koffan is a self‑hosted grocery‑list web app that runs on a Raspberry Pi Zero W, delivering real‑time updates across family devices without requiring accounts or subscriptions. Built in Go and optionally containerized, it serves a lightweight web page that can be installed as...
By XDA Developers
News•Feb 28, 2026
A Feature Windows 11 Should Have Had on Release Is Finally Rolling Out, Says Microsoft
Microsoft’s February 2026 Windows 11 update (KB5077241) finally activates colored battery icons and an optional battery‑percentage readout, a feature first previewed in late 2024. The patch also refreshes the Start menu and requires users to opt into priority updates and enable the percentage...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
This Cool ESP32 Project Combines Four Screens Into a 32x32 LED Matrix
Maker Akira2007 built a 32×32 LED matrix using an ESP32 and four MAX7219 driver boards. The matrix runs multiple display modes, including a playable Pong game controlled by KY040 rotary encoders. A custom 3D‑printed case houses the hardware, delivering a...
By XDA Developers
Video•Feb 26, 2026
What Was the BEST Version of Windows? 🏆
The video asks a simple yet nostalgic question: which version of Windows was the best? It narrows the field to three iconic releases—Windows 95, Windows XP, and Windows 7—each representing a pivotal moment in Microsoft’s operating‑system history. The host outlines how each OS...
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Video•Feb 25, 2026
Samsung S26 Ultra: What's New in One UI 8.5
Samsung’s latest One UI 8.5 rollout for the Galaxy S26 Ultra focuses on AI‑driven productivity and creativity tools, expanding the software’s role beyond hardware upgrades. The update introduces five headline features: Nudges, an on‑device AI that offers contextual reply suggestions; Creative...
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Video•Feb 24, 2026
The Surprising History of This Windows 11 Phone..
A niche prototype dubbed the Windows 11 phone resurfaced, revealing that Microsoft quietly built a full‑desktop Windows 11 experience on a mobile form factor. The device leverages a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 ARM processor and ships with a custom firmware that bridges traditional...
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