What can I do with an old but still capable PC that isn’t fully reliable?
After upgrading to my current computer, I have an older desktop with a GTX 1060 and otherwise usable hardware sitting around. It still has decent performance, but the…
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What can I use an older but unreliable gaming PC for?
I recently upgraded to a newer computer, leaving my older desktop with a GTX 1060 and otherwise capable hardware mostly unused. The system has motherboard issues: I sometimes…
How can I use older SD cards with a Wii today?
I'm trying to play Retro Rewind on my Nintendo Wii for the first time in years, but the installed version is so old that the automatic update no…
How can I centralize my consoles and send video to three rooms?
I want to build one central shelf or setup for several consoles, an older gaming PC, and a capture card instead of keeping multiple docks and constantly swapping…
What’s the best use for an unused PC with an RTX 2080 Ti?
I have a spare desktop that is mostly sitting unused and collecting dust: a standard tower case, RTX 2080 Ti, Intel i5-12400, 16GB DDR4-2400 RAM, ASRock B660M Pro…
Can I replace a smart TV’s software with Linux?
I'm moving toward using Linux and am looking for a TV after recently moving. Truly "dumb" televisions seem difficult to find, and I'd rather avoid having a manufacturer…
Can I replace a smart TV’s software with Linux?
I'm new to Linux and am planning to switch soon. I recently moved and would like to buy a television, but genuinely "dumb" TVs are difficult to find.…
What’s the cheapest plug-and-play GPU for an older HP Pavilion?
I picked up an HP Pavilion p7 from around 2010 with an AMD Athlon II X4 645 and 6GB of DDR3-1333 memory. I only want to add a…
What’s the cheapest plug-and-play GPU for an old HP Pavilion?
I picked up an HP Pavilion p7 from around 2010 with an AMD Athlon II X4 645 and 6 GB of DDR3-1333 memory. I mainly want to use…
What can I do with the Linux installer on my original Xbox?
I recently dug out an original Xbox that I bought secondhand more than 18 years ago. Back then, it came with discs that could run things like Nintendo…
What Can I Do with My Old PCs?
I recently got back two old PCs from my grandparents that I had stored away since 2020. One is an HP Pavilion a6750t and the other is an…
What's the Best Linux Distro for a Low-End Micro PC?
I have a low-end micro PC with an Intel i3 CPU and just 4GB of RAM. I'm mainly using it for emulating retro games and watching downloaded movies.…
Help with Overheating ICH on MiniITX Build
Hi everyone! I'm working on a project to build a small gaming console based on the LGA775 platform. I've chosen the Intel DG45FC motherboard, which seemed perfect for…
What Linux Distribution Should I Choose for an Older Laptop?
I'm looking for recommendations on a Linux distribution as a beginner. My laptop is a Lenovo G40-80, which struggles with many applications running Windows 8.1. I want to…
Can I Move ROMs Between SD Cards Using My Android Device?
I'm curious if it's possible to transfer ROMs from one SD card to another using just my Android device. I'm not super tech-savvy, but I want to make…
Creative Ways to Use a Blacklisted Wi-Fi Only Phone
Hey folks! I recently ended up with a Google Pixel 8a phone that's blacklisted, so it won't connect to any cellular networks. I know I can still use…
Is Switching to Linux for My Workshop a Good Idea?
I'm really looking to move on from Windows 10. I primarily use my desktop in the workshop for things like running my 3D printers, storing scroll saw patterns,…
Is it worth upgrading my old gaming PC with a budget of $1000 AUD?
I've had my gaming PC, built back in my teenage years, for a long time now. For the last few years, I switched to using a laptop due…
Is €70 a Good Price for an RX 580?
I'm building a PC for retro gaming and currently using an RX 460, but it's not meeting my performance expectations, especially for running Cemu at upscaled 4K. I'm…
What’s the Best Lightweight Distro for an Old Laptop?
Hey everyone! I have an old laptop from the Vista era that I'd love to recycle into a retro gaming machine. It's got a CD drive, which is…