2026-06-14 11:18:10
As operating systems move forward as a whole, the system requirements for running them only get bigger and bigger. Windows 11's NPU 2.0 requirement caused quite a stir when it first came to light, and even Ubuntu is asking for better hardware these days.
2026-06-14 08:00:23
Over the last couple of months, I’ve started looking into ways I can repurpose old hardware. PC rigs are the easiest to revitalize, as Proxmox is all they need to turn into functioning LXC (and sometimes, even VM) hosting workstations. Meanwhile, individual components like graphics cards, RAM sticks, and storage drives serve as decent additions to my existing home lab nodes.
2026-06-14 07:00:23
Modern PC builders spend countless hours researching CPUs, GPUs, SSDs, and memory kits, but many overlook one of the most important performance settings hidden inside their motherboard's BIOS. I used to assume that if my hardware was physically installed correctly, it would automatically run at its maximum speed. After all, PCIe standards are designed to negotiate the fastest supported connection between devices and the motherboard.
2026-06-14 06:01:07
Backups are one of those home lab chores that can quietly turn into decoration. You set them up, watch the first job complete, and then slowly stop thinking about whether they still work. The Proxmox dashboard may show a task as completed, but that doesn’t always mean the backup is useful, recent, complete, or easy to recover from. That gap is where my trust started to fray.
2026-06-14 05:30:06
Over the past year, I've fallen in love with Linux and everything it has to offer. The immense variety of options in distros, desktops, and software make Linux a very fun space where you never run out of things to talk about. But as fun as it is, the future of Linux may depend on something far more boring: immutability.
2026-06-14 05:00:23
Modern PC hardware often has more interlinked elements than the average user can keep track of. Sure, seasoned gamers may know about XMP/EXPO, Resizable BAR, and GPU power limits, but the majority of users are unaware of these settings. I want to highlight some other PC settings that directly impact your gaming performance, thermals, noise levels, stability, and security. You may not know these settings exist, or even if you do, you may not consider them worth the hassle. Some users are also overly cautious about fiddling with the firmware, BIOS settings, and voltage/frequency settings out of fear of lasting damage. Thankfully, the settings on this list are perfectly safe to tweak, and will almost always deliver positive results for your system. The default settings might work, but you're unknowingly leaving performance on the table.
