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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Imported a PS Vita from Japan via JPFans, hacked it, and fell down the rabbit hole of booting Linux. That led to starting a whole new open source project: LinuxOnVita! Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/gKmTsLkO8uQ PeerTube: tube.devwithzachary.com/w/ghxZRw4bhN... #PSVita #Linux

I Used JPFans to Import a PS Vita... Then Built a Linux Distro for It

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Perfectly normal PS Vita, nothing to see here... 🐧 #PSVita #Linux #PlayStation #Homebrew #Buildroot

A hand holding a bright blue Sony PS Vita console in front of an office desk. Instead of the standard PlayStation interface, the screen displays a Linux terminal boot sequence. Four Tux penguin icons line the top border above kernel boot messages, concluding with "Welcome to Buildroot" and a command line login prompt.

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For the first time in quite some time there wont be a new video on Monday. One of my dogs is incredibly sick and so I've spent much of this week looking after them and back and forth to vets so there wont be a video ready. In the mean time take this opertunity to hug your pets and loved ones!

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In todays episode of "how is this my job" currently testing how small i can make a trophy and the text on it still be readable... @nextapp.bsky.social really is going to be wild and not one to miss out on!

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My birthday present from my wife has arrived. As always she has smashed it out of the park with something I absolutely love and would have never bought myself. And yes as always I couldnt wait until my actual birthday and had to have it early 😂 #Arcade1Up #RetroGaming #MortalKombat #ArcadeCabinet

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

LinuxOnAndroid is back! Local LLMs handled the boilerplate so I could focus on PRoot and mobile Linux distros. In this video, I cover the project history, the "AI" marketing trap, and pragmatic local dev workflows: YT: youtu.be/-p0SzpiHGS4 PeerTube: tube.devwithzachary.com/w/uc8hNAD5V5...

LinuxOnAndroid or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the LLM

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

£3,199.... The top iphone duo costs over 3 grand!?

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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Brilliant work!

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Respect to Apple for finally launching a foldable phone, twelve years after millions of iPhone 6 owners beta tested it in their back pockets.

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

MineServe is live on Google Play! Testing Java server stability on mobile hardware by hosting an open Minecraft 26.2 Anarchy server on a Fairphone 6+. IP: mineserve.playit.plus Rules: None (10 players to start) Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d... GitHub: github.com/devwithzacha...

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Is the Star Labs StarFighter the ultimate Linux laptop? Coreboot BIOS, great hardware, and built for Linux from day one. It gets so much right, but soldered RAM and okay battery life keep it just shy of perfection. PeerTube: tube.devwithzachary.com/w/wAVfyZ6TDd... YouTube: youtu.be/njoC-hwCC6E

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The Almost Perfect Linux Laptop: Star Labs StarFighter Review

In this video, we take a comprehensive look at the Star Labs StarFighter laptop (standard configuration). From coreboot open source BIOS support to hardware performance, build quality, and Linux co...

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Fairphone (Gen. 6+) with @murena-com.bsky.social /e/OS is officially here: modular hardware, 12GB of RAM, and zero Google tracking out of the box. Here is my full review YouTube: youtu.be/pZGif9n0S8c PeerTube: tube.devwithzachary.com/w/9zB8gRSbVd... #Fairphone #Privacy

The Fully De-Googled Smartphone: Fairphone Gen 6+ with /e/OS - First Impressions Review

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Well that cant be good... #macOS #TechHumor #MacGlitches #DeveloperLife #RAM #MemoryLeak #Apple #TechProblems #SoftwareEngineering

Screenshot of macOS Activity Monitor memory statistics showing a system glitch. Physical Memory, Memory Used, Cached Files, App Memory, Wired Memory, and Compressed all display 0 bytes. Meanwhile, Swap Used is sitting at 18.00 GB, and the memory pressure graph on the left shows heavy usage spiking into red.

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

One ring to rule them all? I reviewed the Luna Smart Ring Gen 2 and compared it directly to my Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/o4aJdYVBW7M Watch on PeerTube: tube.devwithzachary.com/w/876X9dmNsF... Use code ZACH10 for 10% off: www.lunazone.com/zachary

One Smart Ring to Rule Them All? Luna Ring Gen 2 Review

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Linux on Android is officially BACK after 10+ years! Run full Ubuntu environments, Node, Python, & SSH servers on your phone via native PRoot virtualization without root access. Testing is live on Google Play! Play Store: play.google.com/apps/testing... Web: linuxonandroid.com

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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

There is a crossover between tech nerds and Disney lovers... right?! I am starting weekly Disney videos! Watch us attempt 1 day in Magic Kingdom in 35C heat and torrential Florida summer rain: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxK_... #Disney #MagicKingdom #DevCommunity #ThemeParks

Magic Kingdom In 1 Day: Rides, Food, and Summer Storms!

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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Guess I won't be working on any projects today, folks. The workbench has officially been deemed a cat bed today.

A black and white tuxedo cat lying stretched out asleep on a large grey felt mat across a tech workbench. The cat has its front legs extended forward over the front edge of the desk with its head resting down. Scattered around the cat on the desk are various electronics tools, including an open precision screwdriver kit, wire cutters, and loose cables beneath a mounted computer monitor.

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

What do you do with a 2015 MacBook Pro with a broken screen? Remove the screen entirely and turn it into a "halfbook" desktop Mac! Watch here: YouTube: youtu.be/OocWCLqbPCs PeerTube: tube.devwithzachary.com/w/ueTWxrjZkj...

The "Halfbook" Mac: Saving a Broken 2015 MacBook Pro

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Just spent way too much money on Noctua fans... Must be time to finally finish that Windows 98 build. PC building with maximum brown and beige energy.

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Giving new life to old tech! Just transformed a 2015 MacBook Pro with a broken screen into a "headless" Linux powerhouse. Full video guide coming to YouTube soon. Don't miss it! #MacBookPro #Linux #DIY #Upcycling #HomeServer #NewVideo

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Ouch, the Mac price increases are pretty rough... base Mac Studio is now starting at £2,499.00.... £400 more than yesterday

Photo of the Mac Studio store page showing the M4 Max Mac Studio starting from £2499

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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Mr. Krabs and His Money

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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The Unihertz Titan 2 has a physical QWERTY keyboard and a completely square screen. Gaming on it? Pretty rough. Using it as a dedicated, ultra-portable Linux CLI terminal? Absolutely incredible. PeerTube: tube.devwithzachary.com/w/ntbSZNoxjz... YouTube: youtu.be/G1hidv2tdSM

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The Ultimate Pocket Linux Terminal Is An Android Phone: Unihertz Titan 2 Review

Thank you to todays sponsor Navimow Pick up your H2 series Robotic mower today https://z.navimow.com/4e9phmr and from the 15th of June until the 28th receive up to £200 + a Free Garage! The Unihe...

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The handheld pricing landscape is getting weird. The Steam Deck got a price bump, meaning the base ASUS ROG Ally is now £200 cheaper at retail. Spoiler: We also put Bazzite/SteamOS on it to bypass Windows. Full video breakdown: 👉 youtu.be/hrS4w4lQSco #gaming #rogally #steamdeck #tech

Is This £369 Handheld The New Steam Deck? (ASUS ROG Xbox Ally vs Steam Deck)

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Psst im testing out live streaming one of my 3D printers over on a youtube channel i haven't used in ages.. Checkout the custom stats banner and overlay which is based off github.com/joetex/bambu... youtube.com/live/c-iSVp5... #3DPrinting #BambuLab #droidcon #Maker

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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The transparent purple Anbernic RG 406H is an absolute beast. 🎮 It runs PS2 games at full speed and streams PC games flawlessly via Moonlight. Check out my full review and emulation tests! 📺 YouTube: youtu.be/R7KGNbiC308 🌐 PeerTube: tube.devwithzachary.com/w/3gLUGiCMSD... #Anbernic #RetroGaming

Android Gaming on the Anbernic RG 406H: A Solid Upgrade? + AliExpress

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Remember the 2011 Motorola Atrix Lapdock? I used this phone-powered laptop at university, but its locked-down Linux container/Firefox "Webtop" setup doomed it to fail. Youtube: youtu.be/bX-jasgEuME PeerTube: tube.devwithzachary.com/w/1bxd8qfMin... #RetroTech #Linux

Exploring Motorola Webtop: Linux on a 2011 Phone (The Motorola Atrix)

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Tried to flash mod my old Creative Zen Vision:M by swapping its IDE drive for an SD card. It didn't go to plan... but it's still a blast seeing how this mid-2000s relic holds up in 2026! 💾 YT: youtu.be/X_rzqGQ8d4w PT: tube.devwithzachary.com/w/obPPPUPa6i... #RetroTech

Using The Creative Zen Vision:M in 2026 - (Attempting) SD card upgrade

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

The Big Move: I’ve relocated! I am officially moving my social media off this platform. From now on, you can find me over on the Fediverse. 📍 New Handle: @zachary@social.devwithzachary.com 🏠 New Home: social.devwithzachary.com 🎥 Video Hub: tube.devwithzachary.com #Mastodon #Fediverse #Migration

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I never owned a ZX Spectrum... until now. Watch a modern dev tackle 8-bit hardware for the first time: First soldering project in 10+ years Fixing "The Green Tint" Swapping cassette tapes for an Android MP3 player! Full video: youtu.be/wYGjVvmB5x4 #ZXSpectrum #RetroGaming

Better Than Tapes? Using a £35 Android MP3 Player to Load Spectrum Games

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I bought the "viral" tech from TikTok Shop so you don’t have to! 🛒💻 From a £10 projector that actually WORKS to a £7 "1TB" SD card that is a total scam, I’m testing it all. Watch the full expose here: 🔗 youtu.be/R_LwYz4Y5I8 #TikTokShop #TechScam #GadgetReview #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt #TechExposed

I Bought TikTok Shop Tech so You Don’t Have To. (£7 "1TB" SD Card Scam)

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The transformation is COMPLETE! 6 communities, 1 roof. All your favorite content from @droidcon.bsky.social and flutterCon has officially leveled up at @nextapp.bsky.social Check out the new home for next app devCon: www.youtube.com/@nextappevents Don't miss our exclusive interview series.

Welcome to the home of next.app devCon! next.app devCon is the largest global network of developer conferences which bring together the industry's foremost experts dedicated to advancing mobile app d...

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I bought a "tested" ZX Spectrum on eBay... and it arrived broken. 🙃 In my latest video, I dive into fixing it! It’s not perfect yet (that video output is... rough) Watch the full restoration here: youtu.be/n-q5xPTWxZs #RetroGaming #ZXSpectrum #VintageTech #Repair

I Bought a "Broken" ZX Spectrum on eBay! 🕹️ | First Look & Clear Case Restoration

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Bit awkward the power going out during the first event of the winter Olympics 🤣 (also I bloody love curling)

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I turned a 2005 Power Mac G5 into a public Minecraft server. 🖥️⛏️ We are LIVE right now. I've enabled "Offline Mode" so you can even join from your own vintage hardware! 📺 Watch the Build: youtu.be/f4zvE07BDCk #PowerPC #RetroTech #Minecraft #Linux #Homelab

Hosting Minecraft on PowerPC: The G5 Experiment

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I finally replaced my M1 MacBook setup with the M4 Max Studio. Is the jump from M1 to M4 really that big? Short answer: Yes. Stop waiting for the M5. If you need the power, get it now. Full unboxing and workflow test here: 📺 youtu.be/SjsmBfkH1K0 #M4Max #MacStudio #Apple

M4 Max Studio: Is It Finally Time to Upgrade from the M1?

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Finally got my hands on a last gen G5 Power mac, Dual Core 2.3Ghz, Came with 4GB RAM but of course ill be upgrading to 16GB 😉 #PowerMacG5 #VintageApple #RetroComputing #PowerPC #PPC #AppleHistory #VintageTech #Late2005 #MacSetup #Workstation #16GBRAM #JonyIve

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I pushed the SLOWEST Intel Mac Mini to its limit! From a Core Solo & 512MB RAM to to something usable It cost me time, a lot of trial & error, and literally blood (casing is sharp!). Is it actually usable now? Find out here: youtu.be/7IRgPnywvOY #MacMini #RetroTech #TechUpgrade #VintageApple

I Upgraded the SLOWEST Intel Mac Ever! (This project broke me.)

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Is £200 too much for a webcam? I tested the Yolocam S3 against the Logitech C930e & Insta360 Link 2C. The results? ✅ Best-in-class low light ✅ Vibrant, accurate colors 🌈 Worth every penny. Full review: youtu.be/ZibTmBl3g8s #YolocamS3 #Tech #Streaming #YouTube

£200 for a Webcam? Why the Yolocam S3 is worth every penny

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

My latest video is live 2 days early on Patreon! go check it out #techtips #tech #camera #webcam #yolocams3 www.patreon.com/posts/147570...

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Can a £70 MacBook from 2014 CRUSH a £300 modern Chromebook? 💻🔥 I installed Ubuntu on an MacBook Air (i7/8GB) and the benchmarks are shocking. Twice the performance for a fraction of the price! Watch: youtu.be/pYYIMpQrrdU #Linux #TechDeals #MacBook #Ubuntu #OpenSource #BudgetTech

The Best Laptop under £100? Why a 2014 MacBook Air Beats a £300 Chromebook in 2026

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

350% GROWTH?! 🚀 2025 was "The Year of Linux Shenanigans" on devwithzachary! 📈 850k Views 📈 7,801 Subs (+350%) Now, we’re aiming for 20k subs in 2026. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/8sDxa81US5M #Linux #Tech #YearInReview #LinuxShenanigans

350% Growth?! The Year of Linux Shenanigans (2025 Review)

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

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Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Pssst... the Elves are hard at work getting the droidcon & Fluttercon India talks live! (Spoiler: It’s me. I am the Elves 🧝‍♂️💻) Expect a stream of new videos dropping over the holidays! 🤖 droidcon: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... 🐦 Fluttercon: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #AndroidDev #Flutter

Fluttercon India 2025 - YouTube

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Gemini 3 vs Android Studio: Can I build an app in 1 hour without writing ANY code? ⏱️ I tried "Vibe Coding" a Collections Tracker and the result was surprisingly good. Check out the full workflow: youtu.be/j7Yha-KTcwE #AndroidDev #GeminiAI #NoCode

I "Vibe Coded" a Full Android App in 1 Hour with 0 Code Touched - Using Gemini in Android Studio

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

I know we are in a RAM shortage... but these prices are wild.

Screen shot from amazon showing a Corair DDR5 32GB set (2x16GB) for £349.99
Below it is a Crucial DDR5 128GB set (2x64GB) for £921.99

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I tried replacing Windows 11 with Bazzite on my RTX 4060. 🐧 📉 Doom: Tanked on Linux 📈 Cyberpunk: Faster on Linux! 🛑 Fallout: Frame locked The harsh truth: If you have an Nvidia GPU, Windows is still king. 👑 Full benchmarks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-sM... #LinuxGaming #Nvidia

Is Bazzite Ready for Nvidia Users? Windows 11 Comparison & Benchmarks

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Finally got Linux on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go (Jasper Lake)! 🔓 The battery disconnect trick failed, so I had to bridge specific pads on the motherboard to flash the firmware. See how I did it + gaming tests: youtu.be/ZwPbODdB8_c #RightToRepair #Xubuntu #Tech

I Turned This Cheap Samsung Chromebook into a Linux Laptop!

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

I've leveled up my home network and it means only one thing: a new cringe-worthy WiFi name. Moving on from "Make WiFi Great Again"... the new SSID is: "It Hurts when IP" Send me your best/worst tech puns, I need more! 👇 #TechHumor #WiFiLife #Networking #Puns

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Is the £45 Raspberry Pi 5 2GB actually usable? 🤔 I tested the cheapest Pi 5 for desktop, gaming, and servers. Results: ✅ 1080p YouTube ✅ Recalbox ✅ Minecraft Server Is the budget model enough? Watch: youtu.be/XELNDvYI_E4 #RaspberryPi5 #Pi5 #BudgetTech #Gaming

Raspberry Pi 5 2GB: Is the CHEAPEST Pi 5 ACTUALLY Usable? ft Pironman 5 Mini

YouTube video by DevWithZachary

Zachary Powell 🥑 @devwithzachary.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Bought a self cleaning cat litter tray....it won't clean unless you connect it to WiFi and connect its app. There is literally a button on the tray to trigger a manual clean..nope need WiFi first. I hate this timeline.