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
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...
Wii Homebrew in 2025 is WILD! 🤯
✅ Homebrew Channel install
✅ USB Loader GX setup
✅ Emulators and Minecraft running!
Don't let your Wii collect dust. Turn it into a retro gaming BEAST. Full guide below:
📺 YT: youtu.be/zDdNAWeUWzU
💾 PeerTube: devwithzachary.com/w/9bSniZpecz...
✅ Homebrew Channel install
✅ USB Loader GX setup
✅ Emulators and Minecraft running!
Don't let your Wii collect dust. Turn it into a retro gaming BEAST. Full guide below:
📺 YT: youtu.be/zDdNAWeUWzU
💾 PeerTube: devwithzachary.com/w/9bSniZpecz...
Wii MODDING in 2025: The ULTIMATE Homebrew Guide (USB Loader GX, Emulators & More!)
YouTube video by DevWithZachary
youtu.be
October 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Wii Homebrew in 2025 is WILD! 🤯
✅ Homebrew Channel install
✅ USB Loader GX setup
✅ Emulators and Minecraft running!
Don't let your Wii collect dust. Turn it into a retro gaming BEAST. Full guide below:
📺 YT: youtu.be/zDdNAWeUWzU
💾 PeerTube: devwithzachary.com/w/9bSniZpecz...
✅ Homebrew Channel install
✅ USB Loader GX setup
✅ Emulators and Minecraft running!
Don't let your Wii collect dust. Turn it into a retro gaming BEAST. Full guide below:
📺 YT: youtu.be/zDdNAWeUWzU
💾 PeerTube: devwithzachary.com/w/9bSniZpecz...
I reviewed the T-Mobile G1 and HTC Magic in 2025. It was a trip... and a fire risk. 😅
Watch the full video now!
👉 youtu.be/ke1knrGTl74
PeerTube: devwithzachary.com/w/9WhhhXHpf8...
#TmobileG1 #HTCMagic #RetroGaming #Android #TechNostalgia #SpicyPillow
Watch the full video now!
👉 youtu.be/ke1knrGTl74
PeerTube: devwithzachary.com/w/9WhhhXHpf8...
#TmobileG1 #HTCMagic #RetroGaming #Android #TechNostalgia #SpicyPillow
One of These Phones Wants to Burn Down my House - T-Mobile G1 & HTC Magic in 2025
YouTube video by DevWithZachary
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I reviewed the T-Mobile G1 and HTC Magic in 2025. It was a trip... and a fire risk. 😅
Watch the full video now!
👉 youtu.be/ke1knrGTl74
PeerTube: devwithzachary.com/w/9WhhhXHpf8...
#TmobileG1 #HTCMagic #RetroGaming #Android #TechNostalgia #SpicyPillow
Watch the full video now!
👉 youtu.be/ke1knrGTl74
PeerTube: devwithzachary.com/w/9WhhhXHpf8...
#TmobileG1 #HTCMagic #RetroGaming #Android #TechNostalgia #SpicyPillow
droidcon Berlin was incredible this year, my first as Head of Developer Community at droidcon
Loved catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, and feeling the support from the Android & Flutter communities 💚💙 (yes, even a Zach for Present campaign).
#AndroidDev #FlutterDev #droidconBerlin
Loved catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, and feeling the support from the Android & Flutter communities 💚💙 (yes, even a Zach for Present campaign).
#AndroidDev #FlutterDev #droidconBerlin
September 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
droidcon Berlin was incredible this year, my first as Head of Developer Community at droidcon
Loved catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, and feeling the support from the Android & Flutter communities 💚💙 (yes, even a Zach for Present campaign).
#AndroidDev #FlutterDev #droidconBerlin
Loved catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, and feeling the support from the Android & Flutter communities 💚💙 (yes, even a Zach for Present campaign).
#AndroidDev #FlutterDev #droidconBerlin
🚀 The cat’s out of the bag!
Next year we launch Next App DevCon – THE conference for mobile developers.
📱 Tracks for Android, Swift, Flutter, React Native, XR & Gaming – all in one massive event!
👉 www.nextappcon.com
#NextAppDevCon #AndroidDev #iOSDev #FlutterDev #ReactNative #GameDev #XR
Next year we launch Next App DevCon – THE conference for mobile developers.
📱 Tracks for Android, Swift, Flutter, React Native, XR & Gaming – all in one massive event!
👉 www.nextappcon.com
#NextAppDevCon #AndroidDev #iOSDev #FlutterDev #ReactNative #GameDev #XR
September 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🚀 The cat’s out of the bag!
Next year we launch Next App DevCon – THE conference for mobile developers.
📱 Tracks for Android, Swift, Flutter, React Native, XR & Gaming – all in one massive event!
👉 www.nextappcon.com
#NextAppDevCon #AndroidDev #iOSDev #FlutterDev #ReactNative #GameDev #XR
Next year we launch Next App DevCon – THE conference for mobile developers.
📱 Tracks for Android, Swift, Flutter, React Native, XR & Gaming – all in one massive event!
👉 www.nextappcon.com
#NextAppDevCon #AndroidDev #iOSDev #FlutterDev #ReactNative #GameDev #XR