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- Handheld Gaming PC Comparison: 2024's Top Picks — A synthesis of public reviews and specs comparing 2024's leading handheld gaming PCs on performance, battery life, thermals, and value. Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Handheld Gaming PCs Ranked: 2025's Top Picks Compared — A synthesis of public specs and reviews ranks the top handheld gaming PCs of 2025 by performance, battery life, display, and value. Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Handheld Gaming PCs With a Keyboard: 2025 Guide — Clamshell handheld gaming PCs pair a built-in keyboard with portable performance. Here's how to choose one and keep it stocked with… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Small Form Factor Gaming PC Build Guide for 2024 — A synthesis of public specs and pricing for building a compact 1080p/1440p gaming PC in 2024 — GPU, CPU, storage, and cooling picks for… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Windows XP Gaming Laptops in 2026: A Realistic Buying Guide — No one sells a Windows XP gaming laptop in 2026. Here's what dual-boot, VM, and period-hardware approaches actually deliver, per community… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Windows XP Gaming Setup Guide: Hardware & Drivers (2025) — A practical guide to building a Windows XP gaming PC in 2025: driver compatibility, CPU/GPU picks, setup steps, and the games worth… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- CRT Monitor for Retro Gaming: What Actually Matters in 2025 — CRT monitors remain the reference display for retro gaming. This synthesis covers why, what to look for secondhand, and how to hook one up. Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- CRT Monitor for Retro Consoles: 2025 Buying Guide — How to pick a CRT monitor for retro consoles in 2025: aperture grille vs shadow mask, RGB SCART wiring, and why CRTs still beat LCDs for… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- KOORUI 27" 4K vs Samsung Odyssey 27" 4K: Best 4K Monitor for Console & PC Gaming — The KOORUI 27" QD-Mini LED and Samsung Odyssey 27" 4K IPS both land near $500 for 2026. Here's which panel wins for PS5, Series X, or a… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24 · 14 min read
- Best Budget SSDs for Gaming PCs and Consoles in 2026 — The best budget SSDs for gaming in 2026 balance capacity, endurance, and console compatibility. Here are five picks from $30 to $170 that… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24 · 14 min read
- Best CRT Monitor for Retro Gaming: 2026 Buying Guide — A synthesis of public CRT and scan-converter research for retro gamers: Trinitron and PVM/BVM options, SCART vs HDMI wiring, and how to… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- CRT PC Monitors for Retro Gaming: 2026 Buying Guide — A synthesis-based guide to finding, wiring, and tuning a CRT monitor for retro gaming in 2026 — from Trinitron classics to modern scan… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Modern CRT Monitor for Retro Gaming: The 2025 Reality Check — No manufacturer sells new CRT monitors in 2025. Here's what retro gamers actually run: refurbished PVM/BVM units, OSSC and RetroTINK… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- CRT vs Monitor for Retro Gaming: Which Wins in 2026 — CRT TVs and modern monitors each suit retro gaming differently. Here's how lag, image quality, hookups, and cost compare before you pick… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Best Retro Emulator Consoles 2026: AMD GPU Buying Guide — A synthesis of public GPU specs, RAM guidance, and licensing rules for building or buying a retro game emulator console in 2026. Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Retro Game Emulator for TV: 2025 Setup & GPU Guide — A synthesis of public guidance on running RetroArch, Dolphin, and Cemu on a living-room TV, from HDMI setup to GPU choice and DMCA legality. Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Best GPU for Running Ollama on 12GB VRAM in 2026: RTX 3060 12GB Deep-Dive — The RTX 3060 12GB remains the cheapest legitimate 12 GB card for running local LLMs in Ollama. Full quantization matrix, tok/s, and buying… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24 · 11 min read
- Ryzen 7 5800X vs Core i7-9700K: Best Budget 1080p Gaming CPU in 2026 — Head-to-head comparison of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i7-9700K for a 2026 budget 1080p gaming build: benchmarks, cost… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24 · 10 min read
- Retro Game Emulator Online: Top Browser-Based Picks for 2026 — A synthesis guide to the best retro game emulator online options for 2026, covering browser platforms, GPU performance notes, and ROM… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Retro Game Emulator Download 2026: Best Picks for AMD PCs — A synthesis of which retro game emulators are legal to download in 2026, the top picks, and how each performs on AMD Ryzen CPUs and Radeon… Mike Perry · 2026-07-24
- Retro Game Emulators for iPhone: What Works in 2026 — Delta, RetroArch, and Provenance are legal App Store downloads in 2026. Here's what changed, what's still gray-area, and how to set one up. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Retro Console Modding Services: What to Expect in 2026 — A synthesis guide to professional retro console modding services in 2026 — mod types, costs to expect, vetting tips, and storage upgrades. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- CompactFlash vs SATA SSD via IDE Adapter for Retro PC Storage — CompactFlash on IDE is the smaller, more BIOS-friendly choice; a SATA SSD via IDE bridge wins on capacity for late-90s builds. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 8 min read
- GameSir G7 SE vs 8BitDo Pro 2 vs DualSense for PC — The 8BitDo Pro 2 is the versatile pick, the GameSir G7 SE wins on wired FPS latency, and the DualSense is the haptics splurge. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 8 min read
- Ryzen 7 5800X vs Ryzen 5 5600G for a Budget Gaming Build — The 5800X wins gaming with a discrete GPU; the 5600G is the bridge chip when you can't afford one yet. Both fit the same AM4 board. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 9 min read
- A 2007 Samsung UMPC Becomes a Wii U Gamepad — A dormant 2007 Samsung UMPC finds new life as a Wii U Gamepad clone in a Hackaday build. Here's the template for repurposing any old… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 4 min read
- Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike: The $125.99 Deal Has Expired — The $125.99 deal on Logitech's Hall-effect G Pro X2 Superstrike has expired; it is back near $180. What still holds up at full price. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 5 min read
- Anthropic's 2GW AMD Deal: Should You Still Run Local? — A 2GW hyperscaler buildout means tighter cloud rate limits, not cheaper API tokens. Here's the local RTX 3060 12GB build that breaks even… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 9 min read
- Flux 3 Native-Audio Video: Can a 12GB GPU Run It? — Flux 3 needs 16-18GB at fp16, but a q4 or q5 quantized build runs on a 12GB RTX 3060 with CPU offload. Here's the setup that actually works. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 9 min read
- Retro Console Mods UK: Legal Rules & 2025 Options — A UK guide to retro console modding in 2025: what's legal, FPGA vs. software emulation, and how to connect a modded console to a 4K TV. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Modern Retro Console Mods: 2026 Upgrade Guide — How enthusiasts turn NES, Genesis, and PS1 shells into modern emulation rigs in 2026, plus the audio and netplay gear that actually matters. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Retro Console on a Modern TV: Fix the Blur (2026 Guide) — Why NES, SNES, and N64 look blurry on 4K TVs, and which upscalers, cables, and display settings actually fix it, per public testing and… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- R36S Retro Handheld: Real Specs vs. the Hype (2026 Guide) — The R36S is a budget RK3326 retro handheld, not the 8-core, GDDR6, FSR-upscaling device some listings describe. Here's what it actually… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Raspberry Pi 5 8GB Review: Specs, Price & Use Cases (2025) — A synthesis review of the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB: real specs, official pricing, edge-ML setup, limitations vs discrete GPUs, and the best 2025… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Raspberry Pi 5 Kit: What's Actually Worth Buying in 2025 — A synthesis of official specs and public benchmarks on which Raspberry Pi 5 kit configuration makes sense for home automation, media, and… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- That $850 Prebuilt With $1,200 of Parts: What the Math Actually Says — An $850 prebuilt with a $1,200 parts BOM is usually a real $80-150 discount, not the 30% headline. Here's the math and where the subs land. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 10 min read
- Best CPU Cooler for the Ryzen 7 5800X: Air vs 240mm AIO — The 5800X runs hot. Here is where a Noctua NH-U12S or NH-D15 tower beats a 240mm AIO, and where the AIO earns its money, in 2026. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 14 min read
- Best GPU for Running Llama 8B Under $300 in 2026 — The best GPU under $300 for Llama 8B in 2026 is the used RTX 3060 12GB at $220-260, with the Arc B580 and A770 close behind on… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 10 min read
- Best SATA SSDs for Console and Retro PC Upgrades in 2026 — The Crucial BX500 1TB at $65 is the best SATA SSD for PS4 and retro PC upgrades in 2026 — with the Samsung 870 EVO for endurance and… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 10 min read
- Glide vs OpenGL vs Direct3D: The API War That DirectX 9 Ended — The Glide vs OpenGL vs Direct3D fight ended when DirectX 9 shipped in 2002. Here is what each API actually did, and how to play 1996-1999… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 15 min read
- Intel Arc B580 for Local LLMs in 2026: 12GB for Under $300 — The Intel Arc B580 is a legitimate sub-$300 12GB local-LLM card in 2026 — if you can tolerate IPEX-LLM's 2-4 week release lag. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 13 min read
- Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB: The Cheapest 24GB Inference Card Yet? — The Arc Pro B60 24GB is the cheapest legitimate 24GB inference card in 2026 — new-with-warranty at used-3090 prices, if the software fits. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 10 min read
- IPEX-LLM + Ollama in Docker on Intel Arc: The 2026 Setup Guide — Install IPEX-LLM Ollama in Docker on an Intel Arc GPU with /dev/dri passthrough — a persistent, restartable local LLM endpoint in 20… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 9 min read
- PS3 Emulation Reaches Radeon HD 2000-4000: What It Unlocks — RPCS3 in 2026 boots PS3 games on Radeon HD 2000-4000 GPUs via an OpenGL 3.3 fallback — playable for 2D titles, not the AAA library. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 9 min read
- RTX 3060 12GB vs Arc A770 16GB for Stable Diffusion in 2026 — The RTX 3060 12GB runs SDXL at 45 s/image with mature CUDA; the Arc A770 16GB is 25% slower but handles VRAM-hungry workflows the 3060… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 9 min read
- Raspberry Pi 500 Specs, Price & Real-World Use in 2026 — Raspberry Pi 500 specs, pricing, and where the keyboard computer fits for edge AI, home labs, and beginner builds in 2026. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Raspberry Pi 5 Pinout Guide: The Full 40-Pin GPIO Breakdown — A synthesis of official Raspberry Pi 5 pinout documentation covering GPIO voltages, PCIe, fan, and RTC headers — plus what changed from Pi… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Raspberry Pi 5 Specs: Full 2025 Breakdown — Raspberry Pi 5's CPU, GPU, RAM, PCIe, and I/O specs explained, with how it stacks up against Pi 4 and low-power x86 rivals. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Raspberry Pi 500 Plus: The Real Lineup vs. the Rumors — Raspberry Pi 500 Plus mixes up real Pi 5 and Pi 500 hardware with rumor-site fiction. Here's the Raspberry Pi Foundation lineup that… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Raspberry Pi Projects for Beginners: 6 No-Solder Builds — Six no-solder Raspberry Pi projects for beginners — RetroPie, Home Assistant, Pi-hole, NAS, and more — plus which board to buy and how to… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23