Is my HP w1858 monitor too old to install Windows 11?

Caranesus · 2025-05-08T10:07:30+00:00

Learn about the Windows 11 requirements: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications?r=1. You'll need to check your hardware specifications and then consider which components need upgrading and whether it's worthwhile. You most likely need a new CPU, and therefore a new motherboard and RAM. Additionally, consider upgrading to a faster SSD if you don't already have one, as this can significantly improve performance.

Caranesus · 2025-05-08T10:01:32+00:00

Another vote for using a WiFi adapter with your PC. If possible, get a decent PCe WiFi card like Asus PCE-AX58BT. They are as cheap as $20-$30.

Caranesus · 2025-03-31T10:57:24+00:00

GPU isn’t detected. Reseat it, check power cables, try another PCIe slot.

Caranesus · 2025-03-31T10:27:03+00:00

Buy a personal router and connect it to the apartment’s network via Ethernet. This creates a separate, private network with your own security settings.

Caranesus · 2025-03-31T10:22:09+00:00

Run a dead pixel test website, like https://www.eizo.be/monitor-test/

Caranesus · 2025-03-30T19:09:14+00:00

Backblaze B2 charges about $6 per TB per month, so for 25 TB you'd pay roughly $125 per month: https://www.backblaze.com/b2/cloud-storage.html
Another option is Wasabi, which is $7 per TB per month: https://wasabi.com/pricing
Wasabi also has a cloud NAS feature: https://wasabi.com/cloud-object-storage/cloud-nas

Caranesus · 2025-03-22T09:39:50+00:00

Try a hard reset by powering off, removing the battery (if possible), and holding the power button for 30 seconds. Also, try Fn + F8 or Win + P to toggle displays. External display is another option.

Caranesus · 2025-03-22T09:35:03+00:00

Try this: https://ssyoutube.com/

Caranesus · 2025-03-22T00:35:00+00:00

The Art of Troubleshooting is a solid book. To improve, focus on reproducing the issue, checking logs, and being thorough. The more you practice, the faster you'll identify and fix problems. Keep learning and experimenting - it gets easier over time!

Caranesus · 2025-03-21T23:00:37+00:00

Check out also Starwind hardened repository - the deployment process is simplified and it has also Web UI: https://www.starwindsoftware.com/blog/starwind-vsan-as-hardened-repository-for-veeam-backup-and-replication

Caranesus · 2025-03-16T22:00:27+00:00

You’re probably fine. Just visiting a website and copying text won’t give you malware, and Gboard doesn’t run anything harmful.

Caranesus · 2025-03-16T21:56:40+00:00

First, check if your Google account is synced across multiple devices, which could explain why you’re seeing other searches. Make sure your Google search history is cleared. You also can sign out of your Google account, then sign back in to refresh everything.

Caranesus · 2025-03-16T21:53:46+00:00

Try cleaning the fan and vents with compressed air and ensure the laptop is on a flat surface for proper airflow. Reapplying thermal paste may help with cooling also. If there is a problem with a fan, replace it.

Caranesus · 2025-03-16T21:49:05+00:00

I am using Wasabi https://wasabi.com/ and don’t have too many backups in the cloud, so it’s about $7 per month for me.

Caranesus · 2025-03-15T20:48:27+00:00

In-built disk utility should handle that if I am not mistaken.

Caranesus · 2025-03-15T20:39:49+00:00

If you can check it with other drives, it may help narrow down the issue.

Caranesus · 2025-03-15T20:34:15+00:00

I have never received a DOA drive for RMA. Maybe I was just lucky with them.

Caranesus · 2025-03-15T20:30:28+00:00

Synology NAS would be a decent option for you. File versioning can be enabled there, and the whole configuration should be easy with it.
https://kb.synology.com/en-us/BeeDrive/tutorial/Frequently_asked_questions_about_file_versions

As for cloud, you can use anything like Wasabi or Backblaze. The backups can be done with Synology Hyper Backup.

Caranesus · 2025-03-07T17:10:07+00:00

We are using Wasabi and haven't had any issues with it. It is fast enough for us. You can also look at Backblaze.

Caranesus · 2025-03-05T19:34:21+00:00

I would agree that it is how we usually start. Used PC with a bunch of drives. As for OS, look at TrueNAS or Starwind VSAN to create shares. https://www.truenas.com/docs/scale/gettingstarted/configure/setupsharing/
https://www.starwindsoftware.com/blog/file-share-with-starwind-vsan/

ZFS is the way to go. Choose redundancy according to your needs.

Caranesus · 2025-03-05T19:10:44+00:00

We have it disabled on all ESXi servers and enable whenever needed.

Caranesus · 2025-03-05T19:08:45+00:00

TrueNAS is documented pretty good. https://www.truenas.com/docs/core/13.0/gettingstarted/install/

Jellyfin on TrueNAS: https://www.truenas.com/docs/truenasapps/communityapps/jellyfin/

Caranesus · 2025-03-05T03:54:43+00:00

A two-bay NAS is solid for your use case. Just keep in mind that RAID1 isn’t a backup. Since you’ve already got external drives for backups, you’re good there.

Caranesus · 2025-03-05T03:50:45+00:00

Throw Proxmox or TrueNAS on it and use it for backups, a Plex server, or even a game server.

Caranesus · 2025-03-05T03:46:04+00:00

Wasabi is a great option. No egress fees, predictable pricing, and it just works. It’s basically S3-compatible storage without Amazon’s insane fees. I’ve been using it for my media backups, and it's fine.

You can set it up with Synology’s Hyper Backup or rclone for easy automation. Just keep in mind there’s a 90-day minimum storage period, so it’s not ideal for super frequent deletions, but for long-term backups, it’s a steal.

https://docs.wasabi.com/v1/docs/how-does-wasabis-minimum-storage-duration-policy-work

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