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 marginal average FPS gains—typically under 10%—and modest improvements in 1% low frames for CPU‑bound games like Fortnite. In GPU‑heavy titles such as Forza Horizon 5, performance actually dipped, while power draw and fan noise increased. The article concludes the plan is useful only for ultra‑competitive or CPU‑intensive workloads, not for most gamers.
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...
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...
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...
Android 17: Ready for Laptop Duty
Android is poised to become a first‑class desktop OS in 2026, with Qualcomm confirming hardware partnerships for Android‑powered laptops. The Android 17 beta, released this week, showcases a mature desktop mode that mirrors the phone experience on larger screens. Early...
Galaxy S26 / Plus: Did Samsung Just Release the SAME Phone Again?? 🙈
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus appear almost identical to the current S25 models, sparking debate over whether the company is simply re‑branding an existing device. Leaks suggest only modest upgrades—primarily a refined camera system, software enhancements, and minor performance...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I Finally Gave up on My "Smart" TV and Bought a Streaming Box Instead
After years of frustration with sluggish smart‑TV platforms, the author replaced the native interface on a Hisense set with an Apple TV 4K (3rd gen). The $170 streaming box delivered markedly faster app launches, cleaner navigation, and seamless integration with existing Apple devices....
Your Motherboard Has Features You Paid for but Never Bothered to Use
Modern PC builders often splurge on high‑end motherboard features that they never actually use. The article highlights common over‑investments such as extra PCIe lanes, 18‑phase VRMs, dual BIOS, multi‑gigabit Ethernet, and quad M.2 slots, explaining why mid‑range boards usually suffice....
Windows 11 Bringing Back This Windows 95 Feature??
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to bring back a classic Windows 95 feature— the ability to move the taskbar to any screen edge— to Windows 11. The movable taskbar, a staple from Windows 95 through Windows 10, was abruptly eliminated in...
Galaxy Fold 8 WIDE Revealed??
A leaked animation from Android Authority and Assemble Debug suggests Samsung is preparing a new “Fold 8 Wide” device, slated to debut alongside the Flip 8 and Fold 8 later this summer. The animation reveals a 4:3 inner display, matching iPad dimensions and ideal for...
Meet the RTX $5,090 💸
The video spotlights MSI’s water‑cooled RTX 5090, now retailing at $5,090—a price tag that translates to roughly one dollar per pound of hardware. The host points out that this valuation rivals low‑end silver prices, underscoring how AI‑driven demand for RAM and GPUs...
Apple Almost Didn't Survive 1996 💀
Apple’s 1996 crisis marked a pivotal moment when the company teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, battered by Microsoft’s Windows 95 dominance and a string of commercial failures such as the Pippin console, QuickTake camera, and Macintosh TV. The collapse of...
3Dfx Voodoo Graphics Were Peak 90s Gaming
The video marks the 30‑year anniversary of the original 3dfx Voodoo graphics card, highlighting its role as the first consumer‑grade 3D accelerator that brought Hollywood‑level visual fidelity to home PCs. Founded by former Silicon Graphics engineers, 3dfx aimed to compress a...