# Xps

Published articles for Xps.

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## I'm excited for Intel after testing the XPS 13

DevFeed: [I'm excited for Intel after testing the XPS 13](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/i-m-excited-for-intel-after-testing-the-xps-13-10460.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/excited-for-intel-efficiency/>)

Author: jeff@jeffgeerling.com (Jeff Geerling)

Published: 2026-08-07T14:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Jeff Geerling](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/jeff-geerling.md>)

Topics: [intel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/intel.md>), [Benchmark](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/benchmark.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cpu.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>)

Tags: [apple](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apple.md>), [arm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/arm.md>), [benchmarks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/benchmarks.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cpu.md>), [dell](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dell.md>), [efficiency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/efficiency.md>), [ethernet](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ethernet.md>), [gpu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gpu.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [intel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/intel.md>), [laptop](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/laptop.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [low-power](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/low-power.md>), [macbook-neo](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macbook-neo.md>), [npu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/npu.md>), [review](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/review.md>), [wifi-7](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/wifi-7.md>), [wildcat-lake](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/wildcat-lake.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>), [windows-11](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows-11.md>), [x86](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/x86.md>), [xps](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/xps.md>), [youtube](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/youtube.md>)

### AI overview

The article reviews Dell's low-end XPS 13 against Apple's MacBook Neo and highlights the Intel Core 5 320 processor. It reports that the Wildcat Lake chip ranked second in the author's HPL FP64 efficiency benchmark, behind the M4 Mac mini, making it the strongest x86 result described in the supplied text.

### Source excerpt

Shortly after Apple launched the budget MacBook Neo, Dell announced their response, a new low-end XPS 13. Matching the Neo's current pricing, it starts at $699, or $599 with an educational discount. That discount is currently set to expire on November 2, and with the current component pricing insanity, I'd be surprised if we don't see a price increase on both laptops by next year. I ran the XPS 13 through my gauntlet of benchmarks, and published a review on my YouTube channel:

## The Single-cable Dream

DevFeed: [The Single-cable Dream](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/the-single-cable-dream-27086.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://zsmb.co/the-single-cable-dream/>)

Author: Márton Braun

Published: 2020-05-10T09:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [zsmb.co](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/zsmb-co.md>)

Topics: [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [macOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/macos.md>), [Windows](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/windows.md>), [pc](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pc.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [computer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/computer.md>), [desktop](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/desktop.md>), [devices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devices.md>), [display](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/display.md>), [external](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/external.md>), [hdmi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hdmi.md>), [kotlin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kotlin.md>), [laptop](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/laptop.md>), [laptops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/laptops.md>), [macos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos.md>), [marton-braun](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/marton-braun.md>), [pc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pc.md>), [peripheral](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/peripheral.md>), [platforms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/platforms.md>), [project](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/project.md>), [side-projects](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/side-projects.md>), [thunderbolt](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/thunderbolt.md>), [wifi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/wifi.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>), [xps](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/xps.md>), [zoom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zoom.md>), [zsmb](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zsmb.md>), [zsmb-co](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zsmb-co.md>), [zsmb13](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zsmb13.md>), [zsmbco](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zsmbco.md>)

### AI overview

The author describes redesigning a home desk so its displays, peripherals, speakers, wired internet, and charging can be switched between a Dell XPS 13, a 15-inch MacBook Pro, and a desktop PC using a single Thunderbolt 3 cable. The project addresses the inconvenience of manually moving equipment between machines and unreliable Wi-Fi during Zoom calls.

### Source excerpt

Here's the story of how I moved my entire desk setup to be attachable to a computer via a single Thunderbolt 3 cable. It was quite the adventure, and 100% worth it.

## YubiKey for SSH, Login, 2FA, GPG and Git Signing

DevFeed: [YubiKey for SSH, Login, 2FA, GPG and Git Signing](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/yubikey-for-ssh-login-2fa-gpg-and-git-signing-21150.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://ocramius.github.io/blog/yubikey-for-ssh-gpg-git-and-local-login/>)

Published: 2017-04-15T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Marco Pivetta](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/marco-pivetta.md>)

Topics: [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [OpenSSH](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/openssh.md>), [Authentication](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/authentication.md>), [Cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cryptography.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [USB](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/usb.md>), [Git](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/git.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>)

Tags: [authentication](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/authentication.md>), [crypto](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/crypto.md>), [cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptography.md>), [dell](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dell.md>), [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [git](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/git.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [nfc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nfc.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [pc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pc.md>), [ssh](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssh.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>), [usb](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/usb.md>), [xps](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/xps.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial on using YubiKey Neo devices to improve developer security through two-factor authentication, PAM login authentication, GPG mail and Git commit signing or encryption, and SSH authentication. It also explains the need for a backup key and introduces NFC-based 2FA setup.

### Source excerpt

I've been using a YubiKey Neo for a bit over two years now, but its usage was limited to 2FA and U2F. Last week, I received my new DELL XPS 15 9560, and since I am maintaining some high impact open source projects, I wanted the setup to be well secured. In addition to that, I caught a bad flu, and that gave me enough excuses to waste time in figuring things out. In this article, I'm going to describe what I did, and how you can reproduce my setup for your own safety as well as the one of people that trust you. Yubi-WHAT? In first place, you should know that I am absolutely not a security expert: all I did was following the online tutorials that I found. I also am not a cryptography expert, and I am constantly dissatisfied with how the crypto community reduces everything into a TLA, making even the simplest things impossible to understand for mere mortals. First, let's clarify what a YubiKey is. That thing is a YubiKey. What does it do? It's basically an USB key filled with crypto features. It also is (currently) impossible to make a physical copy of it, and it is not possible to extract information written to it. It can: Generate HMAC hashes (kinda) Store GPG private keys Act as a keyboard that generates time-based passwords Generate 2FA time-based login codes What do we need? In order to follow this tutorial, you should have at least 2 (two) YubiKey Neo or equivalent devices. This means that you will have to spend approximately USD 100: these things are quite expensive. You absolutely need a backup key, because all these security measures may lock you out of your systems if you lose or damage one. Our kickass setup will allow us to do a series of cool things related to daily development operations: Two Factor Authentication PAM Authentication (logging into your linux/mac PC) GPG mail and GIT commit signing/encrypting SSH Authentication I am not going to describe the procedures in detail, but just link them and describe what we are doing, and why. Setting up NFC 2FA