Oct 12, 2025
New Episode: Join us for the latest episode of TechAddicts! We're chatting about Linux issues, the Retroid Pocket Classic plus updates on Honor's MagicPad 3 Pro and Amazon's new hardware. Oh, and beware: Xbox Game Pass fans are cancelling their subs due to a price hike!
With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon
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Ian Barton (Quick mention as now done elsewhere)
Ian was particularly enthused about all things Linux and Open Source so was one of our more active members here in TA. He taught me much about all sorts of tech stuff - a kind chap - very kind - and thoughtful. RIP
Dennis Schreiner on Linux Mint and BeeLink Sluggishness
I just wanted to say that I have a Beelink with Ryzen 5800 U and
Linux Mint is not running well for me on it either. I think Mint is
the Problem since it switched to Ubuntu. I have since had a lot of
performance issues with it. Also in the Top Linux
List it’s going downhill. I wouldn’t now recommend Mint
anymore for beginners and low-spec’d PCs. Since I switched my
BeeLink to Fedora
Linux (KDE Plasma version) it’s very smooth-running again. Also
Fedora is pretty easy to operate. Bazzite and Nobara are also
beginner-friendly with low spec requirements. I’m enjoying TA,
thank you :)
Ujjwal Sehgal on Retroid Pocket Classic
I bought this thinking I'd use it purely for retro gaming but it's starting to become a favourite overall retro gadget. Beautiful OLED touchscreen. Runs Android 14. Google Play store present. Snapdragon G1 Gen 2. 128GB of storage. microSD slot. Icing on the cake is the head phone jack. I find myself using it to listen to music when I'm away from my phone. The squareish screen is great for watching old 4:3 TV content. It kind of feels like what GameBoy could have been if it were released today! I remember using my original PSP in the same way when I was younger. Feels like a nostalgic digital detox device - as the screen aspect ratio is awful for email, WhatsApp or any social media apps!
News
HONOR MagicPad 3 Pro with 13.3″ 3.2K 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8
Elite Gen 5, 12450mAh battery teased
Subscribers Are Scrambling To Cancel Xbox Game Pass After Price
Hike
New Kindle, Fire TV, Echo Speakers and Displays: Everything you
Need to Know from Amazon's Hardware Launch Event
Google is confusing Home users with Nest Aware and Google One plan
changes
Pebble sets the stage for its comeback with the revival of its app
store
Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant
Remarkable Paper Pro
Move
Duty Free rant
Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted
Anker Charging Base, 100W Fast
Charging with 4 Ports £39.99
INIU 140W 27000mAh Portable
Charger - USB-C in/Out, USB-C Out, USB-A Out - £49 from £99
(but usually £79)
Govee Outdoor Projector, Laser
and Aurora Light Projector £55.40
Nothing Headphone (1) - £212
was £299 - first reduction (that I know of)
Nothing Phone (3a) 256GB -
£305 from the usual £379
Mycket DAB Radio Portable, DAB
Plus Digital Radio £29.99 + £6 voucher
Beelink Mini PC SER9 Pro
Ryzen 7 H255, 32GB LPDDR5X, 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro,
Built-in MIC, Speakers £499 with £100 Voucher
UGREEN Nexode Power Bank
20000mAh £51.99
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