Simon Batt

4 days ago | xda-developers.com | Simon Batt

Aura Displays Triple Boost 14 Pro lets you use 3 screens with one USB port for efficient multitasking on laptops. The Triple Boost 14 Pro uses Tri-LinkTM Technology for 3 Full HD screens from one connection. The lightweight stand costs $469 on preorder with sturdy materials for portability, ideal for mobile professionals. I used to have a laptop as a daily driver, but that fell apart when I tried to get a multi-monitor setup going.

4 days ago | xda-developers.com | Simon Batt

Lenovo unveils thinnest and lightest laptops, ThinkPad P14s and P16s, starting at $1,579. ThinkPad L Series upgraded with brighter displays, recycled aluminum, new ports, and an onboard pen. Lenovo aims to release the ThinkPad L13 Gen 6 and L13 2-in-1 Gen 6 in June 2025, priced from $1,200 to $1,500. A laptop can have the beefiest hardware specs of all time, but if it's chunky and heavy to boot, nobody's going to want to lug it around to the office or to class.

4 days ago | xda-developers.com | Simon Batt

Fidget toys are a great way to give your hands something to do when you're thinking, but if you're anything like me, you'll want more than one of them. It's always nice to have a little library of fidget toys to have on hand, but it can get pretty costly pretty quickly. However, what if you could just 3D-print toys instead? Fortunately, there are a ton of projects out there that let you do just that, so let's check out a few and see what you can print.

5 days ago | xda-developers.com | Simon Batt

GBS Windows brings Windows 3.1 vibes to Game Boy, allowing users to run the faux version on a classic console. The cartridge created by Rubenretro does not contain a real ISO of Windows 3.1, but was made using GB Studio. The base cartridge includes Minesweeper, a media player, and Paint, offering users a fun and creative experience. The Game Boy may have retired decades ago, but that hasn't stopped people from making new games and cartridges for it.

5 days ago | xda-developers.com | Simon Batt

A person turned an old Nintendo Wii into a web server, hosting a website you can actually visit. The process involved installing the Homebrew Channel, NetBSD on an SD card, and running a blog off the Wii. Running the Wii as a web server costs around £3.47 a month, making it cheaper than many VPS options. Some of the most interesting projects stem from giving old hardware a new lease of life. If you came across an unloved Nintendo Wii at a swap shop, what would you do with it?