How to make graphical Python apps the EasyGUI way By Les Pounder published 10 September 25 Amidst a forest of GUI framework choices, EasyGUI takes its name to heart and provides an exceptionally straightforward means to create your own graphical Python applications.
Noctua's 3D printable side panel quiets Framework's Desktop — drop 5-7 decibels using this freely available mod By Jon Martindale published 1 September 25 The Framework Desktop is plenty quiet already, but with a Noctua 3D printed side panel, duct, and fan, it can run even quieter.
How to transfer and share files over a network without a USB flash drive — and with just one line of code By Les Pounder published 30 August 25 You can share your files across the network with just one line of code, handy for when you need to get lots of files out to a group or you’re missing your trusty USB flash drive.
AMD downgrades certain Ryzen CPUs to lesser stock coolers — Wraith Prism and Spire quietly retired, replaced with Wraith Stealth By Hassam Nasir published 28 August 25 Some CPUs will now no longer have a bundled cooler
Arch Linux continues to feel the force of a DDoS attack after two brutal weeks — attackers yet to be identified as project struggles to restore full service By Les Pounder published 22 August 25 The Arch Linux project team are working to mitigate the impact, while keeping details of who, why and how close to its chest
Creality announces the $1,200 K2 Pro 3D printer — complete with dual AI cameras, smart bed leveling and support for up to 16 filaments via a CFS By Ash Hill published 21 August 25 Creality has unveiled the K2 Pro with preorders available on the Creality website and plans to launch the new printer on August 25th.
Raspberry Pi releases smaller five-inch Touch Display 2 — lower in price, same resolution as larger model By Les Pounder published 18 August 25 Raspberry Pi releases a smaller model of its updated touch display. This time with $20 off the price but the same display as the larger model.
I 3D printed an entire server case with the Elegoo Centauri Carbon – this is what happened and how much it cost By Les Pounder published 15 August 25 I spent a week 3D printing a PC server case using Elegoo’s first Core XY 3D printer and plenty of PETG filament.
I'm building a media server out of leftover PC parts and a 3D printed case By Les Pounder last updated 15 August 25 Why buy a PC server when you can build one using spare parts and a 3D printer?
I'm organizing my life with a 3D printer and Bento3D — here's how you can build your own organizer By Les Pounder published 15 August 25 With a few measurements, an idea and a 3D printer, you can organize (most) of your life.
Wean yourself off of Windows with Linuxfx — I've tried many Linux distros designed to look and feel like Windows, and this is the best one yet By Les Pounder published 14 August 25 It may look like Windows 11, but Linuxfx is really Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS in disguise. But to go far in the world of Linux you need more than good looks!
I use one simple tool to update my Linux OS and all of its software in minutes — Topgrade auto-detects and updates all of my system via one command By Les Pounder published 13 August 25 Topgrade is one command that updates everything on your Linux, Windows and macOS machine.
Why I still use a Lenovo Thinkpad that debuted in 2011 — the X220 helps me stay focused on my most important tasks By Les Pounder published 12 August 25 I’ve got a love for old Thinkpads and my greatest obsession is the X220.
I created a convenient PC repair kit that I can take on the road — these are the tools that have come in handy when I'm PC problem-solving away from home By Les Pounder published 11 August 25 A good PC toolkit that has everything that you need to get work done, and it fits into a tin? It can’t be done, right? Wrong!
Best Soldering Irons and Stations 2025 By Les Pounder last updated 4 August 25 Choosing the right soldering iron can be difficult. Do you need temperature control, hot air rework and high wattage irons to do a good job?
I took a look at AnduinOS, a Linux distro that feels like home for Windows users By Les Pounder published 2 August 25 More Windows, less pane
3D printing in space passes industry testing milestone for fabrication of spacecraft and associated equipment — promising future for zero gravity 3D printing By Ash Hill published 1 August 25 Horizon Microtechnologies has passed outgassing standard tests that bring us one step closer to using 3D printing components in space travel.
How to tweak your Windows 11 and Windows 10 setup with Winaero Tweaker — easily remove ads, tracking, AI copilot, and more By Les Pounder published 1 August 25 Grab your toolkit, we’re going under the hood of Microsoft Windows with Winaero Tweaker and tweaking our setup to make it our own.
The dream of a Raspberry Pi laptop becomes a reality — ArgonOne Up Review By Les Pounder published 26 July 25 Editor's Choice Argon40’s new Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5-powered laptop has it all, but the price makes it a considered purchase.
Fax to the Future — How to send and receive a fax in the 21st Century By Les Pounder published 21 July 25 Send and receive a fax from the comfort of your computer, no fax modem required.
Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Live — The Best Tech & PC Hardware Deals you can still get before Prime Day ends By The Editors of Tom's Hardware last updated 11 July 25 Here is live coverage of the best Amazon Prime Day deals across tech, PC hardware, laptops, SSDs, peripherals, accessories, and more.
Before Windows 10 goes EOL, I'm testing three alternative Linux distros to save my 6-year-old laptop from the landfill By Les Pounder last updated 27 June 25 Windows 10 goes EOL on October 14 2025 and I’m testing three alternative Linux distros that the community are raving about.
How to add non-Steam games to your Steam Deck with Heroic Games Launcher By Les Pounder published 25 June 25 Valve’s Steam Deck typically stores my neglected Steam games library, but with Heroic Games Launcher, I can now keep my Amazon, GoG, and Epic games close at hand and ready to play.
How to use Steam’s in-game performance monitor to display real FPS with DLSS or FSR frame generation active By Les Pounder published 24 June 25 Valve’s new in-game performance monitor can report real and DLSS / FSR-generated frames at the same time.
I've been gaming on Windows for over 30 years, but now I'm giving Linux a shot By Les Pounder last updated 20 June 25 Hopefully I can play more than Super Tux Kart
