Server Drive Rebuild - When SAS Drives Die
The HP SAS drives died faster than expected. Fried SATA connectors, molex adapters, and a switch to Unraid.
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3D Printed Micro-ATX Case Build
Shrinking a full desktop setup into a custom 3D printed micro-ATX case that fits an RTX GPU, ATX PSU, and somehow still leaves the RTX 4090 looking oversized
MacBook Air M1 - Exploring a Compact Rebuild
Broken screen M1 Air. Rather than pay $500 for a replacement, Im thinking about turning it into a compact desktop.
Bambu Lab P2S - Enclosed Printer Setup
P2S setup. Enclosed chamber, faster speeds, ABS without warping.
Raspberry Pi 5 NVMe Build
Pi 5 with an NVMe HAT because SD cards are too slow for anything serious
Enterprise SAS NAS Build - Budget TrueNAS Server
10 SAS drives for 50 bucks sounded like a steal until I learned what I was getting into
Bambu Lab A1 Combo - Upgrade from A1 Mini
Bigger build volume and AMS lite for multi-color. Worth the upgrade.
Bambu Lab A1 Mini - Best Beginner 3D Printer Setup
The A1 Mini is probably the best beginner printer in 2025. Heres why.
Epomaker Split 65% Sound Mod
My desk is too close to everyone else. Time to silence this keyboard.
MacBook Pro 2010 - From Mac OS Lion to Sequoia
Bought a 2010 MacBook Pro off eBay. It booted to Lion. That was a problem.
MacBook Air 2015 13-inch Under the Hood
Apples last pre-USB-C MacBook Air. Took a look inside and hit a firmware wall trying to modernize it.
Home Server Build - Jonsbo D41 Migration
Built a NAS from a $200 eBay PC, 8 used SAS drives, and a lot of patience. Then moved it all into a Jonsbo case with a built-in screen.
GMK67 Custom Mechanical Keyboard Build
My first custom keyboard. Lavender theme, mixed switches, about $130 total.
Moto G Stylus 2022 Screen Repair
Cracked screen plus hidden screws plus a battery you have to remove. More involved than it should be.
ThinkPad T490s - Under the Hood
Opened a ThinkPad T490s just to see what was inside. No repair needed, just curiosity.
HP EliteBook 840 G7 Teardown → Frankenstein AIO
Cracked screen, limited tools, Bangladesh heat. Time to get creative.