A Compact Upgradeable Mini EGPU made out of a thunderbolt SSD enclosure and some wood himangshunits, February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 Introduction External GPUs (eGPUs) have long been a popular solution for those wanting desktop-class graphics on a laptop. However, commercial eGPU enclosures tend to be bulky, overpriced, and often come with non-upgradeable GPUs. Even so-called “mini eGPUs” fail to maximize performance in a truly compact form factor. If you’re looking… Continue Reading
Convert your Mini PC/SBC to a NAS ! Introducing a portable 6 Bay NAS with 2.5 inch SSDs himangshunits, April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 As someone who uses a lot of tech daily, Network Attached Storage or NAS devices have become a fundamental part of my workflow. With an ever-increasing demand for storage and the high costs of managed backup solutions, I’ve noticed that many, including myself, are leaning towards either prebuilt NAS solutions… Continue Reading
Embracing Wireless Charging: A DIY Journey to a Minimalist Deskpad himangshunits, March 31, 2024March 31, 2024 Since its debut, wireless charging has sparked mixed reactions among users. While some dislike its slow speed and inability to use the phone while charging, I’m part of the group that embraces it. I don’t mind the slower pace, as I typically charge my phone when I’m not using it…. Continue Reading
Affordable Custom 2.5 inch SATA SSD/HDD 4 Bay Direct Attached Drive Enclosure himangshunits, March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 So it all started with me having a lot of data that I have collected over time which I never wanna to throw away, and even worse, I actually want to carry most of them always with me, even when I am travelling. I do have my own local storage… Continue Reading
Understanding the Power Dynamics of Connecting Multiple USB Drives to Your Computer himangshunits, March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 Have you ever faced stability issues when connecting several USB-powered external drives to your computer? This common problem arises mainly due to a lack of understanding regarding the power requirements of these devices. Contrary to popular belief, hard drives are not inexhaustible power users. They require a specific amount of… Continue Reading
Stop Crippling your CPU Cooling! The Sliger S620 himangshunits, February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 The single biggest gripe I have with the SFF community is how everyone always seem to cripple the CPU cooling in the interest of bigger GPUs. Everyone starting from the case manufacturers to the reviewers seem to be guilty of this. I understand the need for a GPU heavy build,… Continue Reading
De-FORMD : How does a Full Tower Look on a Tiny SFF Case? himangshunits, February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 The SFF Community typically has a habit of crippling the CPU while giving full bandwidth to the GPU. Most of the cases are also designed around it. It comes from the fact that most of the SFF community focuses on gaming builds and it makes sense for gaming devices. However,… Continue Reading
Wired to Wireless! himangshunits, February 11, 2024February 13, 2024 Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a technological dilemma, yearning for a solution that could seamlessly transform your trusted wired devices—such as keyboards and headphones—into their wireless counterparts, all without the hefty price tag? It’s a common conundrum, especially when there’s a dearth of wireless alternatives for… Continue Reading