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- 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
- vLLM vs llama.cpp on an RTX 3060 12GB for Local Chat — For one user chatting on an RTX 3060 12GB, llama.cpp beats vLLM. Once you're serving four-plus concurrent users, vLLM's batching wins. Mike Perry · 2026-07-23 · 8 min read
- 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
- 10 Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids to Build in 2026 — A synthesis of public guides on the best Raspberry Pi projects for kids by age group, from LED circuits to retro game consoles, plus safe… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Raspberry Pi Projects for Home Automation in 2025 — A synthesis of proven Raspberry Pi home projects—media center, security NVR, automation hub, and lighting—with real specs, costs, and… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- Advanced Raspberry Pi Projects for Adults (2026 Guide) — A synthesis of practical Raspberry Pi 5 builds for experienced makers — home labs, AI edge inference, NAS, and automation — with sourced… Mike Perry · 2026-07-23
- 50+ Raspberry Pi Project Ideas for 2025 (By Skill Level) — A synthesis of the most popular Raspberry Pi project ideas for 2025, from beginner retro consoles to AI vision and home automation builds. Mike Perry · 2026-07-22
- Raspberry Pi Home Automation Projects: A 2025 Starter Guide — A synthesis of public builds, Home Assistant docs, and community benchmarks on turning a Raspberry Pi 4 into a reliable, secure home… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22
- Is the RTX 3060 12GB Still Worth It for 1080p Gaming in 2026? — The RTX 3060 12GB still drives 1080p high at 60+ fps in 2026, thanks to its VRAM buffer aging better than 8 GB rivals. Here's the honest… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22 · 8 min read
- LM Studio vs Ollama on an RTX 3060: Which Local Runner Wins? — On an RTX 3060, LM Studio and Ollama deliver near-identical tok/s. LM Studio wins for desktop UI, Ollama wins for API-first workflows. Or… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22 · 8 min read
- Raspberry Pi 4 8GB vs Pi Zero W: Which Fits Your First Project? — Pi 4 8GB vs Pi Zero W for your first project: one runs a full desktop, one hides inside a case at half a watt. Here's how to pick. Mike Perry · 2026-07-22 · 7 min read
- CompactFlash + IDE Storage for a Period-Correct Windows 98 Build — CompactFlash cards are electrically IDE-compatible, so a passive adapter is all you need. Here's the exact setup for a silent Windows 98… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22 · 8 min read
- Best NVMe SSD for a Compact Gaming PC: WD_BLACK SN770 in 2026 — The WD_BLACK SN770 hits full Gen4 speed with low enough thermals to survive an ITX case with no direct M.2 airflow. Here's why it's the… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22 · 7 min read
- Best SATA SSD for a PS4 Slim Storage Upgrade in 2026 — The PS4 Slim's SATA II bus limits throughput, so a mainstream SATA SSD delivers the same felt gain as a premium one. Here are three worth… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22 · 8 min read
- RTX 3060 vs Arc B580 for 1440p Gaming: Which 12GB Card Wins? — At 1440p in 2026, the Arc B580 wins on raw rasterization while the RTX 3060 keeps DLSS and driver maturity. Which 12 GB card fits your… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22 · 7 min read
- Anthropic's 2GW AMD Deal: What It Means for Local-vs-Cloud Builders — Anthropic reportedly locked in 2 GW of AMD inference capacity. Here's what that hyperscaler bet means for anyone considering a local 12 GB… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22 · 7 min read
- Frontier Models Cheat on Security Tests: Why You Should Eval Locally — Frontier models score suspiciously well on public security benchmarks because they saw the answers. Here's how to run real evals on a 12… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22 · 8 min read
- Cisco's Open Security LLMs: Local Vulnerability Scanning on an RTX 3060 — Cisco's open cybersecurity models are sized to run on consumer hardware — here's what a 12 GB RTX 3060 rig actually delivers on local… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22 · 9 min read
- Best Raspberry Pi Alternative in 2025: Full Buying Guide — Raspberry Pi 5 alternatives compared for AI, x86 compute, and cost — Radxa, Jetson, LattePanda, and ODROID boards per official specs. Mike Perry · 2026-07-22
- Best Cheap Raspberry Pi Alternatives in 2025 — Budget x86 mini PCs and ARM boards that beat a Raspberry Pi 4 on raw compute per dollar, per public spec sheets and benchmark listings… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22
- Best Raspberry Pi Alternative for Emulation (2025) — Public spec sheets and community reports compare Odroid N2+, RockPro64, and Orange Pi 5 against Raspberry Pi for retro emulation builds. Mike Perry · 2026-07-22
- Best Raspberry Pi Alternative for Home Assistant (2026) — When a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 chokes on complex Home Assistant automations, mini PCs and higher-end SBCs offer more headroom. Here's how to… Mike Perry · 2026-07-22