Flarum Forum Setup Guide: Build a Community Forum from Scratch + Themes & Extensions Installation
This article presents a beginner-friendly guide to building a modern forum using Linux, Docker, 1Panel, and Flarum. It details steps from domain registration to server setup, Flarum installation, customization, extension installation, and enabling HTTPS. Readable for novices, it emphasizes Docker's role in rapid deployment without manual PHP configuration, and highlights Flarum's modern, mobile-friendly, extensible design.
Ultra7-265K & Gigabyte Z890M-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7 Motherboard - Quick Unboxing Review
An unboxing review covers Intel Ultra7 265K (8P+12E, 5.5GHz), Gigabyte Z890M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 motherboard, and Asgard DDR5 6400MHz 64GB memory, purchased for ¥3,499 and ¥1,489. The board offers WiFi7, USB4, 2.5G LAN, and three M.2 slots. Benchmarks: Cinebench R23 2256 single/35187 multi; Geekbench 6 3184/21833; memory read 97.5, write 131.4, copy 101.9 GB/s. Power draw: 100W idle, 300W CPU stress, 500W full system with RTX 3070.
Dockcase Smart Display Magsafe SSD Enclosure Unboxing&Review, DSWC1R-3S, ProRes External Recording
DOCKCASE DSWC1R-3S Smart Display Magnetic Hard Drive Enclosure - Unboxing & Review | MagSafe External Storage for iPhone, ProRes Video Recording, Scre
iKuai IK-Q3000 WiFi6 Wireless Router - Unboxing, Review, and Teardown
The iKuai IK-Q3000 is an AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 router (149 CNY) aimed at small offices and stores, supporting SD-WAN, multi-WAN, and flexible deployment modes. Performance tests showed 5GHz throughput of 964Mbps at 1m, 934Mbps through one wall, and 269Mbps through two walls; idle power consumption was about 3.5W. Teardown revealed an MT7981BA CPU, 512MB RAM, 128MB flash, and an MT7976CN RF chip with 3T3R for better coverage. This review offers practical data for evaluating the router’s speed, heat, hardware, and build quality.
Showcasing My Home Server Room & Cabinet | Share Your Setup Photos to Win Prizes!
Showcase My Server Room – My Home Network Room/Cabinet | Home Network Solutions Sharing | Share Your Machine Room Photos to Win Big Prizes Preface Rec
One-Click Halo Blog Deployment with 1Panel | Enterprise & Personal Website Setup Tutorial
A tutorial on building a personal blog website using Linux+Docker+1Panel+Halo. A guide for setting up a website without ICP filing. A completely begin
ACASIS TBU405Pro Thunderbolt 4/3 Enclosure + WD SN7100 1TB NVMe SSD: Unboxing Review and Teardown
The ACASIS TBU405Pro M1 Thunderbolt 4/3 M.2 enclosure paired with the WD SN7100 1TB SSD undergoes unboxing, teardown, and benchmarking. The dual-controller design (JHL7440 for Thunderbolt/USB4, RTL9210 for USB3) achieved sequential reads of 3164MB/s on a Mac mini via Thunderbolt and 974MB/s via USB 3.1. Notable features include a fan toggle, tool-free installation, and low thermals under load.
EG1164 High-Power Synchronous Rectification Boost Module Open Source with 97% Peak Efficiency
EG1164 High-Power Synchronous Rectification Boost Converter Module – Up to 97% Efficiency, Input Voltage 8~50V, Adjustable Output Voltage 8~60V, Maxim
Measured Comparison of Capacitors and Inductors Across Different Brands and Types (D, Q, ESR, X)
Using a Zhongchuang ET4410 LCR bridge, the author measured inductance, capacitance, Q/D, ESR, and reactance of various inductors and capacitors at 100Hz–100kHz. Iron-silicon-aluminum toroidal inductors showed peak Q at 10kHz; SMD inductors performed better at high frequency. Solid capacitors significantly outperformed electrolytics, with Rubycon best among electrolytics. Capacitance dropped after 10kHz for electrolytics, while monolithic capacitors had high low-frequency ESR/reactance. The article provides full data tables and a spreadsheet.
Open-Source Three-Phase Energy Meter: Simplifying Home Electricity Monitoring
An open-source three-phase power meter for home energy monitoring uses three PZEM-004T modules with an ESP32-C3 running ESPHome, uploading voltage, current, power, power factor, and energy data to HomeAssistant over Wi-Fi. It measures 80–260V per phase, up to 100A, with 0.5% accuracy. Design files, firmware, and enclosure models are provided.
Guide: Installing macOS on an External Drive for Mac Mini (Retaining Data & Apps)
Migrating macOS to an external SSD on a 2024 Mac Mini avoids expensive Apple upgrades. The guide details formatting the drive as APFS with GUID Partition Map, creating a separate data volume, downloading macOS Sequoia, installing to the external drive, and using Migration Assistant to preserve apps and data. Internal macOS remains intact, allowing flexible startup disk switching.
DeepSeek-R1 Private Deployment Tutorial, Linux+Docker+Ollama+OpenWebUI
This article provides a detailed tutorial for deploying DeepSeek-R1 on a cloud server using Linux, Docker, Ollama, and OpenWebUI. It covers server preparation, SWAP setup, Docker and Ollama installation, model downloading (14B and 7B variants), and OpenWebUI deployment for browser-based interaction. Readers gain a practical, step-by-step path to self-hosted LLM deployment with local control.
Setup a "Dragon Adventure: New Journey 2.0" MC ModPack Server | Minecraft Server Setup Tutorial
This article provides a tutorial for setting up a Minecraft mod pack server for “Dragon Adventure: New Journey 2.0” on Linux using MCSManager 10 and Docker. It covers mod pack features, hardware requirements, and step-by-step instructions including installing MCSM, Docker, Java 17, configuring port mapping, uploading the server archive, and launching the instance. Key facts include the mod pack’s 600+ quests, over 20 bosses, and 1.20.1 version base. Readers gain practical knowledge to deploy and manage the server, grant operator privileges, and connect clients.
Open-Source Smart Electronic Load Based on CH32V307, Embedded Competition Project Open Source
An open-source smart electronic load based on the CH32V307VCT6 microcontroller is presented, developed as a national second-prize entry in the 2023 embedded design competition. It supports constant current, voltage, resistance, and power modes, with 100V/10A/200W ratings. Schematics, PCB files, source code, and reports are freely available for learning and reference.
Test and Teardown of a 120W Charger Bought for 2.6 Yuan on Douyin Mall
A 2.6-yuan charger claiming 120W output was tested and torn down. It supported multiple protocols but delivered only 15.6W max with high ripple and ~80% efficiency. Teardown revealed substandard components, including a small 6.8μF filter capacitor and unidentified chips. The author advises against purchasing such power supplies due to poor quality and misleading performance.