Qubits & Bytes
May 10, 2025 
With the introduction of bluetooth earbuds (such as the Apple AirPods), wireless speakers and audio systems, Bluetooth audio has become a common feature of audio-capable devices. While laptops and phones tend to include Bluetooth as standard, it is less commonly included in desktop PCs. Older audio systems may not include Bluetooth either. Even devices with […]
April 21, 2025 
Coming in as the cheapest printer in the X3 series, the Qidi X Smart 3 lacks a few of the features of the larger models – one of which is Ethernet. While it does still include WiFi, I had issues connecting it to my WiFi network, having to dig into the OS config files to […]
March 21, 2024 
The Nintendo 3DS dock uses a proprietary charging port. This guide shows you how to replace this with a USB type C port.
January 10, 2024 
If you're running an up-to-date Linux distro, you might encounter a symbol lookup error when trying to start Da Vinci Resolve. This article explains how you can fix it.
November 23, 2023 
The Dualshock 3 controller is the first Sony controller to feature an internal rechargeable battery. Given their age, it's no surprise many are failing. This post shows you how to replace your PS3 controller battery with one used in the PS4 controller.
April 29, 2023 
Driver changes in Linux 6.3 could have removed Dualshock 4 support from your system. This article explains the changes, and what you need to do to get your controller working again.
October 7, 2022 
Ever wanted to build your own space shuttle? Well now you can, with the Space Shuttle Discovery 3D model kit from Phyx.
August 7, 2022 
WebP is a popular format for web content, but Nautilus is unable to generate thumbnails for it. Here's how you can add this functionality to your system.
July 15, 2022 
It's now possible to install and run Android 12 on a Raspberry Pi. Here's how you can try it out for yourself.
July 12, 2022 
You can now load homebrew games on your Nintendo GameCube, using a Raspberry Pi Pico. Here's how.
July 8, 2022 
Over time, your Gentoo system can accumulate unused packages. Here's how you can clean them out.
June 3, 2022 
VS Code remote is great way of developing and running code on a remote server. I had an issue setting this up on a Raspberry Pi - check this guide to see how to fix it.
May 10, 2022 
After the latest PS3/PS Vita updates, you might find you're unable to sign in to PSN. Here's how to fix it.
May 6, 2022 
This seems to be a common fault with these controllers - here's how you can fix it.
April 25, 2022 
UEFI firmware allows booting without a bootloader - this guide will show you how.
February 7, 2022 
The Dell Wyse 3040 is a compact, fanless thin client. Here's how to replace the factory OS with a fully fledged Linux distro.
