Zachary Powell 🥑
@devwithzachary.bsky.social
Head of Developer Community @droidcon 🥑
Android Dev since 09📲
Keynote Speaker🎙
He/Him ♂️
Very Dyslexic 🧠
https://links.zpweb.site
Android Dev since 09📲
Keynote Speaker🎙
He/Him ♂️
Very Dyslexic 🧠
https://links.zpweb.site
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
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
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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
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
My latest video is live 2 days early on Patreon! go check it out
#techtips #tech #camera #webcam #yolocams3
www.patreon.com/posts/147570...
#techtips #tech #camera #webcam #yolocams3
www.patreon.com/posts/147570...
January 11, 2026 at 12:15 PM
My latest video is live 2 days early on Patreon! go check it out
#techtips #tech #camera #webcam #yolocams3
www.patreon.com/posts/147570...
#techtips #tech #camera #webcam #yolocams3
www.patreon.com/posts/147570...
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
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
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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
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
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
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
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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
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
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
(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
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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
(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
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 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
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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 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 know we are in a RAM shortage... but these prices are wild.
December 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I know we are in a RAM shortage... but these prices are wild.
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
📉 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
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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
📉 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
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
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
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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
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'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
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
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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
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
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
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
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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
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
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.
I hate this timeline.
November 16, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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.
I hate this timeline.
I shoved a full Ubuntu desktop onto the Meta Quest 3! 🤯
We used Termux & Andronix to get XFCE running via VNC inside VR. Highly impractical, totally nerdy.
Full tutorial: youtu.be/Xshj_xjwVjc
#Quest3 #LinuxHacks #Ubuntu #VR #Andronix
We used Termux & Andronix to get XFCE running via VNC inside VR. Highly impractical, totally nerdy.
Full tutorial: youtu.be/Xshj_xjwVjc
#Quest3 #LinuxHacks #Ubuntu #VR #Andronix
Ubuntu Desktop on Meta Quest 3! 🤯 Full Linux OS in VR (Andronix & Termux Tutorial)
YouTube video by DevWithZachary
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I shoved a full Ubuntu desktop onto the Meta Quest 3! 🤯
We used Termux & Andronix to get XFCE running via VNC inside VR. Highly impractical, totally nerdy.
Full tutorial: youtu.be/Xshj_xjwVjc
#Quest3 #LinuxHacks #Ubuntu #VR #Andronix
We used Termux & Andronix to get XFCE running via VNC inside VR. Highly impractical, totally nerdy.
Full tutorial: youtu.be/Xshj_xjwVjc
#Quest3 #LinuxHacks #Ubuntu #VR #Andronix
#FlutterconEU 2025 talks are now LIVE on YouTube!
Catch up on the latest from the Flutter & Dart community:
Advanced Architecture
Custom Painting & UI/UX
Native Interop & Dart 3
Enterprise Automation
▶️ Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#FlutterDev #DartLang #CrossPlatform
Catch up on the latest from the Flutter & Dart community:
Advanced Architecture
Custom Painting & UI/UX
Native Interop & Dart 3
Enterprise Automation
▶️ Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#FlutterDev #DartLang #CrossPlatform
Fluttercon EU 2025 - YouTube
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#FlutterconEU 2025 talks are now LIVE on YouTube!
Catch up on the latest from the Flutter & Dart community:
Advanced Architecture
Custom Painting & UI/UX
Native Interop & Dart 3
Enterprise Automation
▶️ Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#FlutterDev #DartLang #CrossPlatform
Catch up on the latest from the Flutter & Dart community:
Advanced Architecture
Custom Painting & UI/UX
Native Interop & Dart 3
Enterprise Automation
▶️ Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#FlutterDev #DartLang #CrossPlatform
All 99 talks from #droidconBerlin 2025 are LIVE on YouTube! 🎥
Level up with deep-dives on:
Compose & Navigation 3
Performance & Stability
AI in Android
Automotive & XR
Start learning now! 👇
▶️ Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#AndroidDev #droidcon #Kotlin
Level up with deep-dives on:
Compose & Navigation 3
Performance & Stability
AI in Android
Automotive & XR
Start learning now! 👇
▶️ Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#AndroidDev #droidcon #Kotlin
droidcon Berlin 2025 - YouTube
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
All 99 talks from #droidconBerlin 2025 are LIVE on YouTube! 🎥
Level up with deep-dives on:
Compose & Navigation 3
Performance & Stability
AI in Android
Automotive & XR
Start learning now! 👇
▶️ Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#AndroidDev #droidcon #Kotlin
Level up with deep-dives on:
Compose & Navigation 3
Performance & Stability
AI in Android
Automotive & XR
Start learning now! 👇
▶️ Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#AndroidDev #droidcon #Kotlin
droidcon London photos are out!!
www.flickr.com/photos/19437...
But here is the BIG question... how many Wally's (Waldo) can you find.... here's a few to get you started
www.flickr.com/photos/19437...
But here is the BIG question... how many Wally's (Waldo) can you find.... here's a few to get you started
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
droidcon London photos are out!!
www.flickr.com/photos/19437...
But here is the BIG question... how many Wally's (Waldo) can you find.... here's a few to get you started
www.flickr.com/photos/19437...
But here is the BIG question... how many Wally's (Waldo) can you find.... here's a few to get you started
Wally (or waldo) has let himself go a little but he's about all day at @droidcon.bsky.social .... see if you can spot him in your photos!
#dcldn25
#dcldn25
October 31, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Wally (or waldo) has let himself go a little but he's about all day at @droidcon.bsky.social .... see if you can spot him in your photos!
#dcldn25
#dcldn25
pssst. a man of my word the first droidcon London talk is now live! we join @zsmb.co to learn about all things hot reload!
youtu.be/gWlLGfbsHfk?...
#dcldn25
youtu.be/gWlLGfbsHfk?...
#dcldn25
Blazing Fast UI Development with Compose Hot Reload - Márton Braun | droidcon London 2025
YouTube video by droidcon & fluttercon
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
pssst. a man of my word the first droidcon London talk is now live! we join @zsmb.co to learn about all things hot reload!
youtu.be/gWlLGfbsHfk?...
#dcldn25
youtu.be/gWlLGfbsHfk?...
#dcldn25
all praise the lord and lord and saviour @chethaase.com (as soon in droidcon opening speech) #dcldn25
October 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
all praise the lord and lord and saviour @chethaase.com (as soon in droidcon opening speech) #dcldn25
The main man @benkadel.com is on a mission...a mission to hide Android pins! don't forget to play pindroid today at @droidcon.bsky.social London
#dclnd25 #droidconlondon #droidcon
#dclnd25 #droidconlondon #droidcon
October 30, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The main man @benkadel.com is on a mission...a mission to hide Android pins! don't forget to play pindroid today at @droidcon.bsky.social London
#dclnd25 #droidconlondon #droidcon
#dclnd25 #droidconlondon #droidcon
its another @droidcon.bsky.social so you know there will be interviews! see you all tomorrow!!!
October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
its another @droidcon.bsky.social so you know there will be interviews! see you all tomorrow!!!
Was Windows Vista actually bad? I built a 2009 Dream PC (i7, 12GB RAM, etc.) to give it the high-end hardware it deserved & finally test the "bloat" theory.
youtu.be/V76zBoHPqAI
devwithzachary.com/w/faYsLkm7pX...
#WindowsVista #RetroTech #PCBuilding
youtu.be/V76zBoHPqAI
devwithzachary.com/w/faYsLkm7pX...
#WindowsVista #RetroTech #PCBuilding
Was Windows Vista Actually That Bad? Building a 2009 Dream PC to Find Out.
YouTube video by DevWithZachary
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Was Windows Vista actually bad? I built a 2009 Dream PC (i7, 12GB RAM, etc.) to give it the high-end hardware it deserved & finally test the "bloat" theory.
youtu.be/V76zBoHPqAI
devwithzachary.com/w/faYsLkm7pX...
#WindowsVista #RetroTech #PCBuilding
youtu.be/V76zBoHPqAI
devwithzachary.com/w/faYsLkm7pX...
#WindowsVista #RetroTech #PCBuilding
No video on DevWithZachary today im afraid, far to much to do in prep for droidcon London! BUT a video will be coming this week... just late
October 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
No video on DevWithZachary today im afraid, far to much to do in prep for droidcon London! BUT a video will be coming this week... just late
Its days like this that we are reminded of just how much of the internet is using AWS...
October 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Its days like this that we are reminded of just how much of the internet is using AWS...