Windows 11 licenses finally available for DIY PC builders
Windows 11 still isn’t the crowd-pleaser Microsoft probably wishes it was, but there are plenty of people using it. And if you’re building or rebuilding a PC, you might as well start […]
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Turn Framework’s DIY laptop into a tablet with these instructions
Framework’s modular laptop design is a winner for everyone who’s sick of buying a four-figure machine that’s outdated in six months. But the imminently upgradable approach is a huge boon for hardware […]
Weird Al would kill for this DIY Commodore 64 accordion
The accordion is possibly the most nerdy instrument on the planet, until someone figures out a way to operate a digeridoo with a Guitar Hero controller. But for now, the crown certainly […]
Should you build a PC? Answer these questions before you DIY
As fun as building your own PC can be, it’s not always the right call. A pre-built can end up the more fitting choice—as my colleague Ashley Biancuzzo rightly pointed out. Pre-built […]
Framework’s new DIY laptops embrace AMD Ryzen, discrete GPUs
Framework is trying to change the way we think about laptops, one big chunk of modular right-to-repair hardware at a time. The company has had a lot of success with its initial […]
InWin’s build-it-yourself ITX PC case is truly DIY
A PC case is typically just a nice box for you to put all your parts in, with a few standardized mounting brackets, sufficient air ingress and egress for cooling, and maybe […]
3 reasons you need Framework’s radically awesome DIY laptop
I’ve seen and used countless laptops over the years. From impossibly lightweight machines to gaming powerhouses, I’ve tried them all. But nothing quite excites me like a Framework laptop, which is designed […]
DIY RTX 3080 passive cooler is a massive copper block
If you want any kind of power in a modern PC build, you’re going to have to move some air around at some point. That’s one of the fundamentals of computer hardware: […]
Security system monitoring: Should you DIY or pay a pro?
When you purchase a home security system, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to spring for live professional monitoring. This service can add significantly to the total cost of […]
Razer’s new mechanical keyboard is a gateway drug to full DIY frenzy
Mechanical keyboards can feel like dangerous rabbit hole. Plummet past the fixed offerings from big-name manufacturers into custom territory, and you’re faced with costs that run into the hundreds of dollars—and myriad […]
