This DIY project turned an old smartwatch into a motorcycle sat nav
TL;DR One Redditor has transformed their Galaxy Watch 4 into a custom motorcycle sat nav. The project employs a 3D-printed shell to house the Watch 4 and its charger. While…
ADT’s new DIY home security system has a catch
TL;DR ADT has launched a new DIY home security system called ADT Blu. It lets users buy individual cameras and sensors, or complete kits and install everything on their own.…
Terramaster D1 SSD review: Cool-running, 10Gbps IP67-rated DIY storage
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Only $40 IP67 weatherizing Super efficient cooling via finned design Good 10Gbps performance Cons Short two-year warranty Connected as NVMe on a Thunderbolt port…
I tried Samsung’s DIY Home feature in One UI 7, and I wish I hadn’t
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Customization has always been Samsung’s bread and butter. Above all else, it’s the reason I steer people towards Galaxy devices — yes, even more than…
Best DIY home security systems of 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up than ever…
From dinner plans to DIY: here are our team’s best uses for AI
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Artificial intelligence is starting to get a bit of backlash, and it’s easy to see why. Following the initial excitement after ChatGPT burst onto the…
Framework’s first desktop PC leans into its DIY roots — and AMD’s radical Strix Halo
A Framework…desktop? Yes, and it’s coming soon: the Framework Desktop harnesses Framework’s talent for building modular PCs and applies it to desktops — and AMD’s killer Ryzen AI Max processor…
How to turn any SSD into a DIY external drive
SSDs are now the norm in computers. With older laptops and desktop PCs, the low capacity of the original SSD is usually the main reason for an upgrade, with the…
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…
I built a cheap DIY NAS server and saved $100s
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Self-hosting your data and services with Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a great way to free yourself from the spiraling costs and tangled web of…