Bought a KVM switch, so it's time to see if I can get my PC working again
Haven't installed it yet...maybe tonight? Maybe tomorrow. I'll see if I can "un-brick" my PC that Microsoft's tech support "bricked" last year. Once it's running, will reset my BIOS to the original factory settings to see if that will allow my Linux SSD to load. Microsoft had me make a "security" change to the BIOS (secure boot?) when I loaded Win11, and that seemed to prevent my Linux SSD from working.
If that doesn't work, I'll buy another MOBO from Amazon that I can transfer the components (CPU, RAM, video card, SSD_. If my current Linux Mint loaded SSD still won't load on it, I'll do a clean load with Cinnamon Mint.
I thought about buying a laptop to run Linux, but why spend that much when a new MOBO is a tenth of the price?
Fingers crossed!
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1mo
Planning to build a 10 Gbps home network, with a 40Tb NAS, VPN and cloud storage using a Mac Mini, Unifii gateway, a couple switches, 3-4 POE Unifi Access Points, docking station and large curved monitor - hopefully before we head off on the boat for 3 months. đ
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1mo
...around the first week in April last year and I hadn't done my taxes. I wanted that instead of a Mac Pro because I could use my keyboard (with Cherry Brown switches) and current monitor. I bought a simple KVM, one for two PCs and two monitors.
Instead of a curved monitor, how about using a 75" 4K TV as your monitor?
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1mo
checks my boxes and fits the workspace. During the home network build, the basement TV will get upgraded (currently a 2011 60" Samsung with 3D) will move to another wall with some new cabinets and shelves and get hard wired into the network. Also, Beverage fridge gets moved from that wall to a new area under the stairs. Whole room becomes my room with plaques, awards, airplane (Navy/FedEx) pics and memorabilia and a Hokie Wall. Also, should be space for the Pelaton and Concept2. I've never had my own room/office. Just wish there was room for a real bar, but there are double doors to the ground level terrace, under the main floor back deck) - cornhole and cigars. I'll build a small bar. đđ¤đģ
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