DIY

  • Everything you need to build a Framework Laptop from scratch

    Everything you need to build a Framework Laptop from scratch

    Framework’s laptop is an excellent choice for anyone wanting to invest in a sustainable, repairable, and upgradable laptop knowing parts will remain available for it if something gets damaged or its time for an upgrade. Framework Laptop is available in two build versions, prebuilt and DIY. The only difference being the RAM, storage, and operating…

  • 3D printed PC case, 4 months later: how it’s holding up

    3D printed PC case, 4 months later: how it’s holding up

    Around four months ago I 3D printed a small form factor (SFF [ITX]) PC case and have been daily driving it since. Today I’ll be taking a look at it for the first time to see how its holding up. Will the 3D printed case adventures continue? A quick overview of the PC If this…

  • Build a Framework laptop, desktop with mainboard availability

    Build a Framework laptop, desktop with mainboard availability

    Framework has made the Framework Laptop‘s mainboard available via its Marketplace, allowing anyone to build their own Framework PC or upgrade their current system. Framework Laptop mainboard You can now purchase the Framework Laptop’s mainboard via the company’s marketplace webstore. All three mainboard models, i5-1135G7, i7-1165G7, and i7-1185G7, are available right now for those in…

  • A 78% smaller Mac Mini is here! Not thanks to Apple

    A 78% smaller Mac Mini is here! Not thanks to Apple

    Ever wanted a smaller M1 Mac Mini from Apple? 78% smaller to be exact. Snazzy Labs over on YouTube has gone ahead and created a smaller Mac Mini, while keeping all functionality and even beat Apple in adding MagSafe. As small form factor lovers our self and after recently building a similar Ryzen-based system for…

  • Building an AMD Ryzen 5600G 3D printed 2.4L PC

    Building an AMD Ryzen 5600G 3D printed 2.4L PC

    On the never-ending quest to build the most compact PC I turned to a 3D printed 2.4L case for under $10 and packed it with an AMD powerhouse, the Ryzen 5600G. You can find up-to-date files of this print on PrusaPrinters here and give it a shot yourself. Be sure to share your results on…

  • DIY Perks builds the ultimate SFF suitcase PC

    DIY Perks builds the ultimate SFF suitcase PC

    Arguably the best DIY tech youtuber DIY Perks (Matt) has created another SFF PC build this time fitting a fully featured gaming PC in the size of a suitcase. Let’s take a look at the video and see what Matt was able to do this time. Looking at the video Matt’s goal with this latest…