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'Deck de France' is a new free software that can turn your bike trainer into a controller for your Steam Deck
If you’ve ever felt like your bike trainer has a disturbing lack of Rocket League or Forza Horizon, you are in luck. One app called Deck de France can let you use your bike as a controller for games, though it’s pretty limited so far. Shared on GitHub (via Hackaday), Deck de France is technically…
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Microsoft raises prices of Xbox by 25% to 30% in Europe with the Series S now costing more than the Series X at launch
If Microsoft gutting its Xbox division, laying off staff, and struggling to give its console a real unique selling point hasn’t quite put you off the brand, you will now have to pay hundreds more for its devices if you live in Europe. As originally spotted over in a Resetera thread, the prices of Xbox…
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We've seen a lot of malfunctioning robots this year, but this is my favorite fail yet
(Image credit: Future) Robots are just PCs that can walk around, and these days they’re doing a lot more than just going for a stroll. Christopher Livingston doesn’t trust them, not one bit, and is reporting on their movements monthly. Here at Clanker Watch we’re keeping a close eye on the burgeoning age of robotics,…
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Alienware 34 AW3426DW review
Can it really be well over four years since Alienware rolled out the AW3423DW, the first mainstream OLED gaming monitor? The AW3423DW wasn’t perfect, but by many important gaming metrics, it absolutely monstered every LCD-based display. That model, of course, was a 34-inch ultrawide and now Alienware has released its most significant update yet for…
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'Easily the dumbest thing I've ever built': Guy puts spikes and taser on Steam Deck to stop family from using it
Have you ever been sick of your family using your electronics without asking, and thought ‘boy, I should put spikes and a taser on this thing’? If the answer is yes, then you’re like Redditor ConroyyJenkinss (presumably no relation to Leroy), who has done just that. Taking to the Steam Deck subreddit, they recently announced…
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Framework 13 Pro review
The moment you touch the new Framework 13 Pro laptop you know it’s different to what’s come before. Despite the bubblegum pink USB Type-C ports I’ve jammed in either side of the machine, this is a serious laptop for serious work. But it’s also still instantly recognisable as one of the company’s eminently upgradeable and…
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This cat-themed PC case has the best power button I've ever seen
I’ve been watching Colorfire’s cat-themed Meow product line with much interest over the years. While I’ve already got a kitty-eared headset, I’m sure a full feline-themed set-up would help me achieve my final form as a hardware writer. The Meow series’ ME26A PC case may prove the perfect canvas towards realising that dream. In terms…
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When Circuits Speak: How Hardware Brings Fulfillment to My Life
Discover how working with hardware brings deep fulfillment through creativity, resilience, and real-world impact. A personal journey from blinking LEDs to life-changing innovations.