Explore the world of hardware, from cutting-edge devices and components to the systems that power our digital lives. Whether it's server hardware, networking gear, or the latest gadgets, this tag covers the innovations and tools that make modern computing possible. Learn how hardware impacts performance, scalability, and reliability in tech, and discover tips for optimizing your infrastructure.
Trying to build a new IIS server seemed like a simple plan… until memory prices turned into a cosmic joke. Join me on my hilarious and slightly terrifying journey through DDR5 dreams, Cyber Monday hopes, and my slowly disappearing budget.
A beginner‑friendly, step‑by‑step guide from pressing the power button to the login screen – covering BIOS/UEFI, CMOS, POST, hardware detection, GRUB, the kernel, initramfs, systemd, and the display manager.
A complete, battle-tested guide to building NVIDIA CUDA Samples 13.0 on Ubuntu 25.04. Covers driver 580 installation, toolkit setup, environment configuration, CMake builds, and step-by-step fixes for linker, NVRTC, and OpenMP errors.
Z890, B860, H810 — three Intel chipsets, one socket, and wildly different personalities. In this guide, we’ll unpack who’s the overclocker, who’s the office workhorse, and who’s the budget minimalist, helping you pick the perfect platform for your next build.
Peripherals often decide whether suspend/resume is smooth or painful. This guide explains how Linux handles virtual devices, USB wake-up sources, and other hardware; how to inspect and control their power states; and how to diagnose and fix misbehaviour.
Troubleshooting NVIDIA drivers on Linux: why they break suspend/resume, how to safely remove and reinstall them across distros, and practical tweaks—from kernel parameters to systemd hooks—to restore stable sleep and power management.
After years of wrestling with Linux drivers, disconnecting Bluetooth, and cursing at the sky, I finally replaced the Broadcom Wi-Fi card in my Dell XPS 15. A $10 Intel upgrade turned my cranky laptop into a wireless ninja. Here’s the full step-by-step guide.
A hands-on guide to tuning Linux power management: from sysctl and GRUB kernel parameters to module options and verification. Learn to squeeze extra battery life, cut heat, and balance performance with stability-tested power-saving profiles.
Learn how to diagnose Linux power-management problems by reading and interpreting logs. This guide shows where to find suspend, resume, battery and wake-up events, how to filter them, and how to pinpoint the driver or device causing issues.
During the holidays in Israel, with work quiet and packages delayed, I decided to turn my budget AI server into a gaming rig. One GPU, Linux, and BioShock Infinite — a nostalgic trip from laggy memories to 4K Ultra glory, complete with fan noises and laughs.
A detailed step-by-step guide to fix suspend/resume issues on the Dell XPS 15 9550 (and similar laptops). Learn how to update firmware, install NVIDIA drivers, tweak kernel parameters, and use system-sleep scripts for reliable sleep and wake.
Upgrading my AI super server, I installed a used RTX 2080 GPU. The packaging and “appearance” of the card left much to be desired, but function matters more than looks. With 11 GB of VRAM, this upgrade should bring a solid boost to my AI workloads.