Nachiket Mhatre, Author at Make Tech Easier

Raspberry Pi 4 as Desktop Computer: Is It Really Viable?

The Raspberry Pi 4 is significantly more powerful than its predecessors, but is it good enough to replace your desktop? Let’s find out.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into NAS with OpenMediaVault

The Raspberry Pi can be used as an inexpensive network-attached storage. Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into an NAS with openmediavault.

How to Boot Raspberry Pi 4 From USB

By default, Raspberry Pi boot up from the SD card. Here is how you can boot your Raspberry Pi 4 from USB, right off an external SSD drive.

How to Create a Raspberry Pi 4 Case with Fan

Without active cooling, the Raspberry Pi 4 will thermal throttle even during moderate loads. Learn how to fix the issue by creating a Raspberry Pi 4 case with fan.

How to Use RivaTuner to Monitor Gaming Hardware Performance

If you have hardware troubles or want to optimize your gaming setup, you can make use of Riva Tuner Statistics Server to diagnose any hardware issues.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Modify Your Keyboard Case and Plate to Perfection

This guide will show you how to acoustically dampen a mechanical keyboard case as well as the plate to improve the way it sounds.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Lubricate Switches

In this guide showing how to lubricate switches, you will learn how switches work, the different tools, lubricants, accessories, and how to lube switches.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Lubricate and Mod Stabilizers

This tutorial will show how to improve keyboards by lubricating and modding the stabilizers. This will be done with bare hands and some inexpensive tools.

What Is MicroLED and How Does It Compare to OLED?

Samsung showcased its Wall range of MicroLED TVs at CES 2020. So what is microLED, and how does it compare to OLED?

How Xbox Series X Promises True Next-Gen Gaming Experience

After almost a year of teasers and a slow trickle of information, Microsoft has finally provided a comprehensive look into its Xbox Series X.

How to Fix an Overheating Laptop from Its Internals

If you have an overheating laptop, and nothing you do seem to fix it, follow this detailed guide to clean up your laptop internals, and fix the overheating issue.

Are CRT Monitors Better than LCDs for Gaming?

It sounds absurd to say that the obsolete CRT technology can possibly come close to modern LCDs, let alone surpass them. But that is precisely the case.

Should You Burn In Your Headphones, or is it Just a Waste of Time?

Linger around in audiophile circles long enough and you’ll come across the curious ritual of burning in headphones. Is this necessary, or just a myth? Let’s find out.

Do Video Games Cause Violence? Shooting Down The Myth

Do video games really cause violence, or has society found a convenient scapegoat to blame for its failings? Let’s find out.

How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard: Part II

Now that you have learnt the basics to build a custom mechanical keyboard, it’s time to get your hands dirty putting together a mechanical keyboard.

How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard: Part I

If you’re looking to build your own mechanical keyboard, check out this detailed tutorial to learn how to build a custom mechanical keyboard from scratch.

How to Choose the Right TV for Your Home Theater Setup

There are plenty of options to consider when getting a TV for your home. Learn how you can choose the right TV for your home theater setup.

What is HDMI eARC?

HDMI eARC is the enhanced version of the ARC protocol in HDMI. It is instrumental in simplifying home-theater setups by removing the need for additional cables. Find out more here.

How to Make Video Games Look Gorgeous with ReShade

ReShade is a free, open-source software that can make your games look gorgeous. Here’s how to make use of ReShade to improve your game’s graphics.

DIY Repair: Mechanical Keyboard Switch Replacement – It’s Easier than You Think

Mechanical keyboards are usually more expensive and break down more easily. Follow this guide to learn how to replace a mechanical keyboard switch yourself.

The Detailed Guide to Replacing Faulty Mouse Switches

If you have an expensive mouse with faulty switches and are adventurous enough, follow this guide to replace the faulty mouse switch yourself.

Home Theater System Buying Guide: What to Look for When Buying a Home Theater System

Buying a home theater system is easier said than done. Here are some of the things you should look for when choosing a home theater system.

5 of the Best Games You Can Play on Android TV

Nothing is more fun than playing games on a big screen, particularly mobile games. Here are some of the best Android TV games to play on a big screen.

How to Use an AIO Cooler to Supercharge Your Nvidia Graphics Card

There is no need to spend money on the latest and most expensive graphics card. Here’s how to use an AIO cooler to supercharge an older Nvidia graphic card.

Tested: Does Your NVMe SSD Need a Heatsink?

While your NVMe SSD runs faster than the standard 2.5 inch SSD, its temperature also shoots up faster. We investigated the case for NVMe SSD heatsink to see if it’s really necessary.

How to Optimize Video Game Graphics Settings Like a Pro

Even if you lack a cutting-edge graphics card or a powerful processor, you can still have a good game experience by optimizing the graphics settings. Here’s how to do so.