I turned a Raspberry Pi and mini PC into a portable homelab that fits in my backpack
…Fitting portable homelab into a backpack easily No cable management I use an Argon40 case for my Pi 4, which also fits in the SATA SSD. My mini PC has a 1…
This model features a 13-inch 3K OLED screen and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus which that's paired with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Despite its compact size, this device is quite durable, with an IP52 rating and Asus stating that it "far exceeds" the MIL-STD 810H military standard. When it comes to connectivity, you're looking at two USB-C ports and an SD card reader. There's also Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth for wireless. It's pretty sparse, but this is a super-slim device which doesn't leave too much room for extras. If you need more, we recommend buying a USB hub or docking st
The best OLED convertible for most people is now $400 offPort selection is probably going to be the most crucial when it comes to choosing a docking station. And this one has a pretty good selection, with two USB-C, four USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, SD card reader, and Ethernet. When it comes to the port details, one of the USB-C ports can supply up to 100W, which is great for powering devices like laptops, tablets, phones, and other accessories. You also get HDMI output at 8K at 30Hz, and the DisplayPort can output at 4K at 60Hz. And since this docking station is quite compact, the desk might look a bit less cluttered when in use. For the most part, y
This 10-port docking station dropped from $150 to $25, making it the perfect time to upgrade your workspace…Fitting portable homelab into a backpack easily No cable management I use an Argon40 case for my Pi 4, which also fits in the SATA SSD. My mini PC has a 1…
…compact systems or placing their PCs far from routers, onboard Wi-Fi absolutely makes sense, but for my own desktop habits, Ethernet remains the connection I trust most. Too many USB ports…
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…But neither had a USB port to support USB coordinators. After losing nearly $450 on both, I wanted to stop compromising . Building a custom smart home hub with a mini PC An…
…In such cases, your old router can become a basic network switch for extra wired ports. Most routers include four LAN ports already, and converting them into a switch usually requires just…
…Many N100 boards are compact and limited, especially in PCIe lanes, SATA ports, RAM capacity, and networking options. That’s fine for a simple NAS or container host, but it can be…
…Since the Pi Zero 2W is compact and power-efficient, I can leave it powered through a USB battery pack. This entire setup is completely silent and easy to conceal inside their…
…It offers great performance and a ton of ports in a premium-feeling chassis, and there are plenty of ports for hooking up all your accessories and peripherals. Not only can this…