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2026-01-04
- The base M4 Mac Mini’s 256 GB storage is insufficient for video work, and Apple’s official 2 TB upgrade costs around $800, a steep premium over standard NVMe drives.
- An alternative, cost‑effective upgrade exists: a 2 TB SSD expansion module from Expand Mac Mini (F Innovations) that can be installed internally for roughly $260.
32m
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other
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intermediate
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2025-12-30
- The creator recounts past Raspberry Pi NAS builds that struggled with speed and reliability, especially on Pi 4 and Compute Module 4, prompting a search for a better solution.
- With the newly released Pi 5’s faster CPU, PCIe support, and broader availability, they aim to assemble a sub‑$150, 4‑bay NAS using a $45 “penta‑SATA” HAT, a 12 V power supply, a fan, and a micro‑SD card.
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other
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beginner
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2025-12-30
- The MNT Reform laptop is deliberately designed for hackability and full hardware openness, offering schematics, 3D CAD files, and the ability to swap components like the keyboard, trackball, CPU module, or even individual battery cells.
- It comes with a relatively high price tag (~$1,200‑$1,500), featuring an A311D 6‑core processor, 4 GB RAM, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, a trackball, and a modular, metal chassis that is considerably thicker (≈40 mm) than mainstream ultrabooks.