--- title: Best Hardware posts of 2023 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted Hardware posts of 2023, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/hardware/best-of/2023 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/hardware/best-of/2023 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best Hardware posts of 2023 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted Hardware posts of 2023, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of Hardware — 2023 1. 1 [](/posts/we-have-left-the-cloud-ktzyvxtqh "We have left the cloud") Article David Heinemeier Hansson · 3y We have left the cloud In six months, we brought home six heritage services that we're no longer selling, but have committed to support for existing customers and users. We use KVM to slice our new monster 192-thread Dell R7625s into isolated VMs, then Docker to run the containerized applications, and finally Manage Remote Server Kontainers. 40 4 2. 2 [](/posts/how-facebook-keeps-millions-of-servers-synced-1ho2pwuih "How Facebook Keeps Millions of Servers Synced") Article Quastor Daily · 3y How Facebook Keeps Millions of Servers Synced The creator economy is one of the fastest growing markets on the internet right now, with the market projected to double over the next few years. Phyllo’s APIs enable you to request a huge amount of data from over 25 social platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, GitHub and many more. 38 3 3. 3 [](/posts/my-complete-toolkit-for-design-life-and-productivity-2023-edition-isp0sdrit "My complete toolkit for design, life, and productivity 🍱 — 2023 edition") Article Community Picks · 3y My complete toolkit for design, life, and productivity 🍱 — 2023 edition Learn about the author's complete toolkit for design, life, and productivity. They discuss their hardware and software preferences, including their favorite MacBook, keyboard, mouse, email apps, and more. 34 1 4. 4 [](/posts/7-super-lightweight-linux-distros-ks3wvulck "7 Super Lightweight Linux Distros") Article It's Foss · 3y 7 Super Lightweight Linux Distros The variety of Linux distributions available is not a disadvantage but a helpful trait. We want to address the options tailored for users who wish to run Linux on dated hardware and systems with shallow storage space. So, let me highlight some super lightweight Linux distros for such use cases. 25 5. 5 [](/posts/the-big-cloud-exit-faq-rkjdses6g "The Big Cloud Exit FAQ") Article David Heinemeier Hansson · 3y The Big Cloud Exit FAQ A company successfully completed its cloud exit and experienced significant cost savings. The transition to self-operated hardware was not without controversy, but the company achieved its goals and addressed frequently asked questions regarding the process. 24 3 6. 6 [](/posts/hardware-is-fun-again-oqm5d2y-l "Hardware is fun again") Article David Heinemeier Hansson · 4y Hardware is fun again Ever since Apple's M1 premiered, it seems the floodgates to interesting and large improvements have opened up. The generational jumps are happening more frequently, and the gains aren't measly any longer. As more companies start redoing the math on cloud, and pulling their applications off the rental racket, I think we'll see a resurgence. 24 2 7. 7 [](/posts/what-is-spatial-ui-design-ocwzdl7hg "What is Spatial UI Design") Article UX Planet · 3y What is Spatial UI Design Spatial UI design is a new and emerging field that is focused on creating user interfaces that interact with the physical world in a natural and intuitive way. This type of UI design uses spatial cues, such as depth, proximity, and orientation, to create a more immersive and engaging experience. 17 8. 8 [](/posts/distrobox-1-6-released-for-easily-launching-new-distros-within-your-terminal-xsatxetfn "Distrobox 1.6 Released For Easily Launching New Distros Within Your Terminal") Article Phoronix · 3y Distrobox 1.6 Released For Easily Launching New Distros Within Your Terminal Distrobox 1.6 is a tool that allows creating containers of Linux distributions within your terminal. It adds support for Lilipod, improves NVIDIA GPU/driver integration, and has various other refinements and bug fixes. 14 9. 9 [](/posts/the-arduino-handbook-gisx3rccs "The Arduino Handbook") Article freeCodeCamp · 3y The Arduino Handbook The Arduino Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using Arduino boards, components, programming language, and sensors/actuators. It covers topics such as digital pins, analog pins, sensors, actuators, and how to get started with Arduino. 14 1 10. 10 [](/posts/lightweight-linux-distributions-for-older-pcs-wyub2falf "Lightweight Linux Distributions For Older PCs") Article freeCodeCamp · 3y Lightweight Linux Distributions For Older PCs There are lightweight Linux distributions designed to breathe new life into older hardware. These streamlined OS options are designed to run well on older and lower-spec hardware. Here are some lightweight Linux distros we'll discuss in this article: Puppy Linux, Bodhi Linux and AntiX. 14 3 11. 11 [](/posts/announcing-net-8-preview-1-9tmdkokxb "Announcing .NET 8 Preview 1") Article ASP.NET Blog · 4y Announcing .NET 8 Preview 1 Announcing .NET 8 Preview 1\. This post introduces the major themes and goals of .NET 8, including cloud native development, MAUI and Blazor hybrid, momentum in quality and performance, and staying up-to-date with the latest features. It also highlights improvements in container images, runtime and libraries, JSON handling, and general optimizations. The post gives a shout-out to a community spotlight member and expresses gratitude to the open-source community for their contributions. 14 12. 12 [](/posts/a-diy-e-ink-calendar-to-help-you-plan-your-sad-little-life-4djzbq9cz "A DIY e-ink calendar to help you plan your sad little life") Article The Register · 4y A DIY e-ink calendar to help you plan your sad little life A DIY e-ink calendar project using inexpensive single-board computers. It is a low-power, self-updating desk calendar that does not use a Raspberry Pi. The project is versatile and can display images outside of working hours. 13 1 13. 13 [](/posts/introducing-raspberry-pi-5--yisjnmvcx "Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5!") Article Hacker News · 3y Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5! Raspberry Pi 5 has been announced, featuring upgraded specifications and new features. It is priced at $60 for the 4GB variant and $80 for the 8GB variant. The key features include a 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, VideoCore VII GPU, dual 4Kp60 HDMI display output, high-speed microSD card interface, USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and more. Raspberry Pi 5 is available for pre-order from approved resellers and will be shipped by the end of October. 12 1 14. 14 [](/posts/we-stand-to-save-7m-over-five-years-from-our-cloud-exit-wrzzc4aks "We stand to save $7m over five years from our cloud exit") Article David Heinemeier Hansson · 4y We stand to save $7m over five years from our cloud exit By exiting the cloud, the author's company stands to save $7m in server expenses over five years. The post discusses the calculations and recommendations for businesses with stable workloads. 12 1 15. 15 [](/posts/8bitdo-s-retro-mechanical-keyboard-hits-all-the-right-buttons-cuimyev2h "8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard Hits All The Right Buttons") Article omg! ubuntu! · 3y 8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard Hits All The Right Buttons 8BitDo's Retro Mechanical Keyboard hits All The Right Buttons - OMG! Ubuntu I’ve never been tempted to use a mechanical keyboard. 11 16. 16 [](/posts/linux-kernel-6-2-released-this-is-what-s-new-hpddhhpwn "Linux Kernel 6.2 Released, This is What’s New") Article omg! ubuntu! · 4y Linux Kernel 6.2 Released, This is What’s New Linux Kernel 6.2 has been released with important hardware, performance, and security improvements. 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