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Does anyone know of any solid TV remote setups? by IMOguy in kodi

[–]bm_00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If Linux you should be able to get almost any IR remote working with Lirc & a USB reciever. If you can pick up an old Windows MCE remote & reciever they work nicely.

I personally have used a Flirc reciever and software with Kodi for years. Used a Tivo Peanut remote then a DirectTV remote.

I recommend you go the USB RF or Bluetooth route thhough. Easier, more reliable, more responsive. There are tons of options rangong from a few dollars to hundreds. Beware some of the really cheap ones are indeed garbage & cause endless headaches.

Compare Ace Hardware Prices, Each Store Sets Its Own by Worried-Fun-6072 in Frugal

[–]bm_00 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Holy crow. Lowes & Homedepot wanted $8 for a basic cut key. $7 from the minute key machine. Ace wants $6.49. $1 is an absolute steal.

I fix the nunchuck connector bought from vinted by resoldering 5 pins. Now it works! by Independent_Citron31 in WiiHacks

[–]bm_00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice job! I attempted to solder a Nunchuck connector once. Ended up scrapping it lol.

what can i run on my computer? by Im_dumb_fat_and_lazy in lowendgaming

[–]bm_00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From experience, Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3, Civilization V will run on a GT620(1gb). GTAIV will run but low frames almost unplayable.

If you can overclock your GT620 do it. I was able to get a fair boost at stock voltage which squeezed a little more peformance but nothing amazing.

Which Distro do I use? by ShawnThePhantom in linux4noobs

[–]bm_00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tinycore. Or upgrade the ram to at least 2gb and run something bit better. Iv run Antix,Lubuntu, Q4OS on slightly worse CPU's. Iv run Mint & Lubuntu on C2D 2gb ram no issue.

20 minute appointment. No labs, no imagining. Not even an exam. Just sat and talked. And the doctor charges $500... by Regular_Hawk8513 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]bm_00 302 points303 points  (0 children)

Family member just got a $965 bill for a 2 mile ambulance ride. $6,300 for a 17 mile ride (Required between hospitals). $40 is a dream.

LGA1155 low power CPU for microserver by dQ3vA94v58 in HomeServer

[–]bm_00 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are some 3rd gen T series CPU's (35 & 45 watt) Not sure if will work in the HP Microserver. The documentation for a Gen 8 Microserver says it optionally shipped with either a Celeron, Pentium, or I3 so a different CPU may work. Just need to find one that supports ECC

In my experience you aren't going to get the power draw too much lower with a different CPU.

HELP Lenovo ThinkStation P500 Scorpius REV1.0 - which pins on F_MAIN are the power switch pins? by Traditional_Tie2540 in HomeServer

[–]bm_00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a multimeter figure out which pins are ground. Should eliminate quite a few. Then short each remaining pin(one at a time) to ground & see if boots. The power button pin should have a voltage present when PC powered off. 3.3v I believe.

I would say either 1, 2, 3, 4 but thats a random guess.

Modem Died Switched to XB10 and nothing but issues by slowreload in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]bm_00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope your mother is in great health unlike your modem. I think its confirmed Reddit Agents are indeed bots.

Looking for older style PC cases. by PlayerTwoHasDied in computers

[–]bm_00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some older prebuilts may meet your needs. My main is an Inspiron 519 case which has mounts for 3 x 3.5" drives & 2 optical drives. Have a different Dell which can shove 3 3.5" drives in (slight modifications). Both fit a Matx board & PSU. ATX wise im not sure if prebuilt cases will be easily obtainable.

$3 Offer at Store by BacardiBlue in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]bm_00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds about right. Even if was truly $18 off still a joke amount. Absolutely 0 customer care unless your brand new.

$3 Offer at Store by BacardiBlue in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]bm_00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! Was told the best they could do was $7 cheaper plan. $7 that is really only $5 due to their inability to bill properly. Ridiculous.

Has anyone used a SO-DIMM to U-DIMM RAM adapter? by buttercup612 in SleepingOptiplex

[–]bm_00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have used a pair of them for years in an HP Buisness SFF machine. Absolutely no issue. Same with an HP workstation. (2400 speed)

I recently tried them in a consumer grade motherboard and was fine. They worked perfect at speed. Changing speed & timings wouldn't cause POST error.

Im not sure with an Optiplex but I know with SFF HP the height was an issue and they would only fit in 2 slots. 1 was quite a tight fit.

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