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Gran Turismo 7 dashboard with a Cheap Yellow Display by caa1211 on GitHub.
7 projects you can build with an ESP32-powered Cheap Yellow Display

Save on soldering and get your next project running faster.

A browser mockup showing a screen from the Command Challenge website which includes a task and an in-page terminal.
5 free games that make learning the Linux command line addictive

Learn new terminal techniques and test your understanding with these fun, interactive tutorials.

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The words self and hosting spelled out in Bananagrams letters.
These 5 hobbies are better when you self-host free open-source tools for your friends

It’s all part of being a good host.

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An image of and arcade cabinet running Space Ace. One the wall to the left is a dartboard.
Microsoft killed my OptiPlex with Windows 11, so I gave it a better job instead

I turned a boring old office PC into the ultimate retro arcade cabinet

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Team of professional eSport gamers playing in competitive video games.
These 4 "office tools" have cutthroat esports scenes you've never heard of

Everything can be a game if you try hard enough.

Playing Super Mario Land on a Kindle.
This is how I play Wordle and other games on my Kindle (without using the browser)

You can also play Super Mario, Tetris, Tamagotchi, and more.

3D game controller on a vibrant Google Play logo background.
Google Play is making a big change for gamers, and I can't wait

The winds of chains might be blowing in the right direction for Android gaming.

3D game controller on a vibrant Google Play logo background.
Android finally gets a controller feature mobile gamers have been begging for

Android 17 Beta 2 brings system-level controller remapping that could be one of the most important upgrades for mobile gaming.

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A Kindle Paperwhite showing a chessboard on a yellow backdrop.
You're not supposed to play chess on a Kindle, but I do it anyway

The e-ink display is perfect for chess, whether you're playing solo, online, or against the person next to you.

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Hand holding a smartphone with a 3D Android logo, surrounded by red 'NO' prohibition signs.
Why random games keep showing up on your Android phone (and how to stop it)

If you keep finding apps on your phone that you never downloaded, there are a few culprits you might want to look for.

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GOG Logo over the storefront which is blurred.
The GOG games store has a new owner

GOG has split with CD Projekt in multi-million dollar deal.

Illustration of the Linux mascot playing cards with multiple playing cards spread across a green table background.
5 free, open-source card games for bored Linux users

Linux gaming isn't just about getting Elden Ring to run—sometimes you just want to play solitaire without ads.

A Wordle-style grid spelling out 'EXCEL WORDLE' with green, yellow, gray, and white tiles, featuring a large Excel ‘X’ icon integrated as one of the tiles.
How I create a viral word game in Excel

Building a fully functional Wordle board is as fun as playing the game itself.

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A collage of games with developer commentary modes.
I Love Video Game Developer Commentaries, These Are My Favorites

There's a story behind every work of art, but these games let you hear it straight from the creators.

PlayStation 5 (PS5) DualSense controller.
The Best Free-to-Play Games on PlayStation 5

Free-to-play has no limits.

Hollow Knight Silksong Hornet princess.
5 Excellent Indie Games to Play This Month (September 2025)

Happy Silktember!

a vr headset inside of a ring fit adventure ring next to a wii remote and two vr handsticks
The World Needs More Games That Use Motion Controls

Why are games not being made to be more interactive?

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Cult of the Lamb.
10 Cozy Video Games with a Dark and Sinister Edge

Forget digging veggie gardens, try digging graves instead.

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Retro-style collage featuring classic and modern arcade games.
10 Arcade-Only Games I Wish I Could Play at Home

Even if you could find the arcade cabinets, these games belong on consoles

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A collage featuring characters from Neon White, Hades, and Cave Story+.
10 PC Games I Prefer to Play on Console

The PC isn't always the better platform.

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