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The diy computers tag on WindowsForum.com gathers threads about custom-built and heavily modified machines, including one-off handheld projects that push desktop hardware into new form factors. Coverage here looks at what hobbyists actually face when they build outside a standard case: cooling, USB power negotiation, battery design, and 3D-printed enclosures. A recent example is a maker who converted an M4 Mac mini into a battery-powered handheld with a 7-inch 120Hz touchscreen, compact keyboard, and wired gaming controls. The takeaway for PC enthusiasts is practical rather than promotional, since these are personal builds rather than products you can buy.
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    2026 RAM Shortage: How Rising DDR5 Prices Are Reshaping PC Builds and Local AI

    How-To Geek's Monica J. White has put together a list of six PC-building developments that she says the RAM shortage has stalled. The list is more nuanced than the word "paused" suggests. Most of these trends haven't stopped. They've become more expensive to join, and that's easy to confuse with...
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    M4 Mac mini Turns Into Mac Nano, a One-Off 36Wh Handheld

    A maker who goes by Shing Solutions has turned an Apple M4 Mac mini into a battery-powered handheld he calls the Mac Nano. The build has a 7-inch 120Hz touchscreen, a compact keyboard with a touchpad, wired Joy-Con-style gaming controls and a custom battery system, all in a 3D-printed body with...