# Hardware **URL:** https://www.twit.community/c/talk-about-tech-here/hardware/38.md [Latest](https://www.twit.community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.twit.community/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.twit.community/tags.md) --- ## [About the Hardware category](https://www.twit.community/t/about-the-hardware-category/450)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://www.twit.community/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 0
Let’s put conversations about hardware here! --- ## [How to make a RPi based NAS?](https://www.twit.community/t/how-to-make-a-rpi-based-nas/20754)
**Author:** [@robotics-coding](https://www.twit.community/u/robotics-coding)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/how-to-make-a-rpi-based-nas/20754 "2026-10-29T19:23:38Z")
Hi, how do you make a Raspberry Pi NAS using Nextcloud? --- ## [8 GB Raspberry Pi](https://www.twit.community/t/8-gb-raspberry-pi/6978)
**Author:** [@IPingUPing](https://www.twit.community/u/IPingUPing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/8-gb-raspberry-pi/6978 "2020-06-02T15:19:52Z")
Wondering if anyone has had some hands on time with this yet, I have mine on order. I am planning to switch out a Mac Mini on one of my workstations to give this a go. Primarily running Ham Radio apps but some Google O… --- ## [Apple Auracast Support](https://www.twit.community/t/apple-auracast-support/17777)
**Author:** [@elvisimprsntr](https://www.twit.community/u/elvisimprsntr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 1:18am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/apple-auracast-support/17777 "2026-09-17T01:18:39Z")
BACKGROUND Samsung and some headset, earbud, hearing aid manufacturers already Auracast, but even though some of Apple’s devices support BT LE 5.2+ they seem to lack support for Auracast. Auracast One of the use cases… --- ## [RANT: Reviewer hardware gripes](https://www.twit.community/t/rant-reviewer-hardware-gripes/20250)
**Author:** [@vernonlvincent](https://www.twit.community/u/vernonlvincent)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/rant-reviewer-hardware-gripes/20250 "2026-07-13T16:07:30Z")
Has anyone noticed that hardware reviewers of laptops are usually reviewing the high-end model of something. Engadget, for example, just reviewed an HP Omnibook, with the model they had costing over $4000. The review … --- ## [Laptop (and PC prices) set to rise up to 40%](https://www.twit.community/t/laptop-and-pc-prices-set-to-rise-up-to-40/19752)
**Author:** [@big\_D](https://www.twit.community/u/big_D)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/laptop-and-pc-prices-set-to-rise-up-to-40/19752 "2026-03-11T20:01:16Z")
According to TrendForce, the average price of laptops could increase by as much as 40% due to increasing RAM, SSD and CPU prices, as the market dries up with manufacturers ignoring traditional markets for consumer and bu… --- ## [Commodore 64 ultimate](https://www.twit.community/t/commodore-64-ultimate/19476)
**Author:** [@Computeforloot](https://www.twit.community/u/Computeforloot)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/commodore-64-ultimate/19476 "2026-02-13T01:21:52Z")
Commodore is back!! I just bought a new Commodore 64 Ultimate - A real FPGA reproduction of the original 64 with a bunch of added capabilities (new I/O but also the ability to use original accessories!!) Check it out at… --- ## [24" 4K monitors](https://www.twit.community/t/24-4k-monitors/16808)
**Author:** [@iFish](https://www.twit.community/u/iFish)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/24-4k-monitors/16808 "2026-01-17T01:54:35Z")
Hello everyone! Back in 2015 a friend of mine gave me a super awesome Dell p2415q monitor. I love this monitor so much. I find 24" the perfect size where you can see everything without having to move your head. For no… --- ## [Office Setups/Devices](https://www.twit.community/t/office-setups-devices/19315)
**Author:** [@Torrey](https://www.twit.community/u/Torrey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 8:39am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/office-setups-devices/19315 "2025-11-20T08:39:52Z")
I’m curious as to what type of devices everyone has in their office to add that cool modern nerd look as you see with many of the guests on TWiT shows. Such as LED lights etc and other nostalgic device replicas etc. My … --- ## [Alternatives to Logitech Harmony universal remote controls](https://www.twit.community/t/alternatives-to-logitech-harmony-universal-remote-controls/19197)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/alternatives-to-logitech-harmony-universal-remote-controls/19197 "2025-11-10T01:22:21Z")
After a recent upgrade, connected to my 55” Hi Sense tv is an Apple TV A Roku An Amazon fires tick A tv set box from the local cable company My tv only has 3 HDMI ports so I also have an HDMI switcher with its own rem… --- ## [Best case for an iPhone 17 pro max?](https://www.twit.community/t/best-case-for-an-iphone-17-pro-max/19252)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/best-case-for-an-iphone-17-pro-max/19252 "2025-10-31T14:49:08Z")
Best case for an iPhone 17 Pro Max 17? I like to keep the device in my pocket. --- ## [Recommendations for a tv sound bar with hdmi around $150-$200](https://www.twit.community/t/recommendations-for-a-tv-sound-bar-with-hdmi-around-150-200/19229)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/recommendations-for-a-tv-sound-bar-with-hdmi-around-150-200/19229 "2025-10-28T07:30:12Z")
Looking for recommendations for a tv sound bar with hdmi, priced around $150-$200. --- ## [Android Tablet or iPhone 14 Pro Max to control my Google Home setup?](https://www.twit.community/t/android-tablet-or-iphone-14-pro-max-to-control-my-google-home-setup/19219)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/android-tablet-or-iphone-14-pro-max-to-control-my-google-home-setup/19219 "2025-10-24T11:35:50Z")
I’m just a newbie concerning my Google Home setup. So far I only have 2 nest audio speakers and a Roku attached to that setup. I’ve side loaded the Google stuff on an Amazon Fire Tablet 10 to control everything. I’m not … --- ## [WiFi Connection Issues on New Laptop](https://www.twit.community/t/wifi-connection-issues-on-new-laptop/18763)
**Author:** [@SamGreenwood](https://www.twit.community/u/SamGreenwood)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/wifi-connection-issues-on-new-laptop/18763 "2025-08-28T22:37:23Z")
I recently got an Asus Zenbook S 15, but after a few days, I started experiencing a strange issue. The laptop connects to Wi-Fi networks, but it never establishes an internet connection. I have tested both my home Wi-Fi … --- ## [Connecting win 11 laptop to office TV](https://www.twit.community/t/connecting-win-11-laptop-to-office-tv/18953)
**Author:** [@masking\_agent](https://www.twit.community/u/masking_agent)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/connecting-win-11-laptop-to-office-tv/18953 "2025-08-27T20:39:42Z")
Hello TwitLanders, I need some assistance. I need to spec out a good solution (wired or wifi / with or without transmitter/receiver) for connecting office managers win 11 laptop to a mounted tv on the wall. Right now t… --- ## [Opinion on Mini PCs](https://www.twit.community/t/opinion-on-mini-pcs/18702)
**Author:** [@BudTugglie](https://www.twit.community/u/BudTugglie)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 10:33am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/opinion-on-mini-pcs/18702 "2025-07-23T10:33:41Z")
I’ve always built my own desktop PCs. I’m not a gamer. Web browsing, photo editing, email (old Outlook desktop client with 20 years of saved mail), Quicken. Now I see “mini PCs” at incredibly low prices ($300-$500). … --- ## [Sleep assistance headband?](https://www.twit.community/t/sleep-assistance-headband/18331)
**Author:** [@Kasra](https://www.twit.community/u/Kasra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 12:26am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/sleep-assistance-headband/18331 "2025-04-16T00:26:43Z")
Hi everyone I wasn’t able to find a good source to discuss so I created this topic This past year there has been some vibes on the digital sleep aid headbands that claim they get hoid results But there us not a publis… --- ## [Recommendations for 8 TB SSD USB-C drive for my Mac mini](https://www.twit.community/t/recommendations-for-8-tb-ssd-usb-c-drive-for-my-mac-mini/18222)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/recommendations-for-8-tb-ssd-usb-c-drive-for-my-mac-mini/18222 "2025-04-03T12:28:06Z")
After doing a lot of research, I’ve decided buying a NAS for my home network is overkill. Instead, I’m just going to buy an 8 TB external SSD USB-C external drive (that will be 2 times the size of data I have) to connect… --- ## [Extending USB A cables](https://www.twit.community/t/extending-usb-a-cables/18078)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/extending-usb-a-cables/18078 "2025-02-22T02:43:38Z")
I have a SmartBoard in my classroom. My laptop connects to it via a 15’ HDMI cable and a 15’ USB A cable. The HDMI cable transmits the audio and video. The USB A cable gives me interactivity between the SmartBoard and t… --- ## [Webcam that sits on my desk?](https://www.twit.community/t/webcam-that-sits-on-my-desk/17897)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/webcam-that-sits-on-my-desk/17897 "2025-01-12T17:01:05Z")
I want to buy a webcam to go with my Mac mini. (I couldn’t justify the price of the Apple Studio monitor l, even though it has a built in webcam). Instead of having a camera that sits on top of my monitor, I’d like somet… --- ## [How’s your tinnitus Leo?](https://www.twit.community/t/how-s-your-tinnitus-leo/17642)
**Author:** [@tokyotony](https://www.twit.community/u/tokyotony)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/how-s-your-tinnitus-leo/17642 "2024-11-25T22:54:12Z")
@Leo before you moved out of the studio, I remember you talking about trying out a device that helps with tinnitus. Did you try it? If so, how was it? I have tinnitus so very curious. Thanks! --- ## [Creating a bootable usb to flash Dell 7440 laptops](https://www.twit.community/t/creating-a-bootable-usb-to-flash-dell-7440-laptops/16723)
**Author:** [@masking\_agent](https://www.twit.community/u/masking_agent)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 7:34am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/creating-a-bootable-usb-to-flash-dell-7440-laptops/16723 "2024-09-07T07:34:48Z")
I have about 500 dell 7440 laptops that I have to remove the bios password. I was thinking of creating a bootable usb that will have the flash file on it to save time ? Or is there a better way or faster method ? https… --- ## [Bits and bytes, binary code question](https://www.twit.community/t/bits-and-bytes-binary-code-question/16572)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.twit.community/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/bits-and-bytes-binary-code-question/16572 "2024-08-08T12:31:10Z")
I am trying to understand how bits and bytes work. There are 8 bits in a byte and each bit represents a 1 or zero. Which means on or off. Which I read was originally based on the telephone relay by Konrad Zuse. Why do… --- ## [Hard disks history video](https://www.twit.community/t/hard-disks-history-video/16446)
**Author:** [@ant\_pruitt](https://www.twit.community/u/ant_pruitt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/hard-disks-history-video/16446 "2024-07-15T23:37:13Z")
There’s so much I have no idea about when it comes to computer hardware history. Granted, I do remember one job I had in a textile plant where one of the computers I had to use for my job was a room. The other computer w… --- ## [Rescued iMac G4 Restored and Upgraded With Modern Hardware - Apple Silicon](https://www.twit.community/t/rescued-imac-g4-restored-and-upgraded-with-modern-hardware-apple-silicon/16421)
**Author:** [@ant\_pruitt](https://www.twit.community/u/ant_pruitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 5:02am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/rescued-imac-g4-restored-and-upgraded-with-modern-hardware-apple-silicon/16421 "2024-07-02T05:02:26Z")
Pretty fascinating to me. Getting everything to fit is definitely a challenge. --- ## [USB FRAM (Ferroelectric RAM) Drive Holds 8 KB for 200 Years](https://www.twit.community/t/usb-fram-ferroelectric-ram-drive-holds-8-kb-for-200-years/16242)
**Author:** [@DEC-Engineer-23](https://www.twit.community/u/DEC-Engineer-23)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/usb-fram-ferroelectric-ram-drive-holds-8-kb-for-200-years/16242 "2024-06-11T23:16:15Z")
The Blaustahl USB storage device by Machdyne features 8KB of FRAM and is designed for long-term text storage, potentially lasting over 200 years. Price €29.95. Non-volatile FRAM features ultra-low power consumption, fas… --- ## [Dual display got stuck in 1080p](https://www.twit.community/t/dual-display-got-stuck-in-1080p/16129)
**Author:** [@Kasra](https://www.twit.community/u/Kasra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/dual-display-got-stuck-in-1080p/16129 "2024-04-24T00:11:44Z")
Hello I have this new issue with dual display and let me give a history on what is the issue and what i have done to troubleshoot I have 2 laptops with thunderbolt output Intel 11th gen core i 7 Nvidia RTX 3060 and 3… --- ## [Streaming Devices](https://www.twit.community/t/streaming-devices/15999)
**Author:** [@maguswine](https://www.twit.community/u/maguswine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 5:28am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/streaming-devices/15999 "2024-03-22T05:28:04Z")
I am looking to replace my Apple TV since it’s giving me problems after about 6 years. I see that Amazon is still selling the Roku Ultra, which I was thinking of buying since it has built-in Ethernet. Given that the Roku… --- ## [Would like reccomendtion on a laptop cooling pads](https://www.twit.community/t/would-like-reccomendtion-on-a-laptop-cooling-pads/15997)
**Author:** [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/would-like-reccomendtion-on-a-laptop-cooling-pads/15997 "2024-03-21T18:16:32Z")
HI I have a 17 inch Dell laptop. my dell laptop is Dell inspiron 7706 2n1 and I am looking some recommendtions for a laptop coling pad for my dell laptop. What cooling pad would most people recommend to use. I want a… --- ## [Portable Bluetooth Label Makers](https://www.twit.community/t/portable-bluetooth-label-makers/15960)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/portable-bluetooth-label-makers/15960 "2024-03-09T16:28:51Z")
Anyone have experience with and or recommendations for devices like this? [Next page](https://www.twit.community/c/talk-about-tech-here/hardware/38.md?page=1)