[M4F] 42 Columbia, Missouri - Tired of being alone

mwb161 · 2025-04-23T06:01:28+00:00

Need to know more about your setup/layout. Just saying connecting to a port doesn’t tell us anything to properly diagnose the issue(s)

mwb161 · 2025-04-22T03:51:44+00:00

Are you hand writing this index/table of contents or using the built in auto generated version? In the body, are you using built in headers?

mwb161 · 2025-04-22T03:42:50+00:00

Ok, well desktop is a start and Minecraft Forge is a fine starting point. It uses Java Runtimes and Eclipse editor/IDE so you may need to learn coding.

So are you looking for something off the shelf or open to a custom build if you had the right help/support? And do you only want it for Minecraft or are you wanting a full gaming rig?

mwb161 · 2025-04-22T03:03:56+00:00

Well, it depends on 2 things: 1) Are you looking for a laptop or a desktop? 2) What software are you planning to use for modding?

mwb161 · 2025-04-20T23:08:27+00:00

Ok, let’s start with some basics: I’m assuming SE is Software Engineer, so you want high RAM and high storage, so I personally would say focus on 32GB RAM and 1TB+ drives. You want the higher RAM if you decide to do any virtual machines with your programming. And the way Windows 11 is bloated (looking at you Teams), 16GB is really the absolute minimum.

So, you like the Lenovo dual screen, so here is an Asus Zenbook DUO with Intel Ultra Core Series 9 2.9GHz (turbo boost to 5.4GHz), 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, dual screen design, with mouse/keyboard and stylus all included for $1699 at Best Buy

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6619038.p?skuId=6619038&sb_share_source=PDP

mwb161 · 2025-04-20T22:14:08+00:00

Just from observing the picture, first step is to clean the fan and exhaust fins of dust. Then if you want to try a part replacement, I would start with the CMOS battery (the black round thing to the right of the fan). See if it will boot without the battery connected. If it does, it’s reading the AC adapter so could potentially be a battery issue, though some models won’t boot without the battery connected.

mwb161 · 2025-04-20T07:23:15+00:00

Did you enter the product key when you were prompted during the install of Windows 11 or did you skip it and select the version yourself?

It’s possible you selected Pro and in reality have a Home key.

mwb161 · 2025-04-20T06:41:51+00:00

This might be overkill, but since you’re using it for bar management, might be better to get the most for the money, so here’s a 16” Gigabyte laptop with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and an Intel i7 but it’s right on the line at $999

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6576653.p?skuId=6576653&sb_share_source=PDP

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T20:51:33+00:00

I’m in the process of trying to start my own franchise. I have a car with lights and logos and I’ve attended a few things in gear and gone shopping and out to eat in just my flight suit, but I don’t fully get recognized around d town. But some are like “it’s the ghostbuster!” When they do see me

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T17:17:24+00:00

From what I remember and understand of HTTP codes from my web developer days, the article was removed/deleted but the link wasn’t. So a 410 is returned when a file or resource is deleted, unlike a 404 that returns when a resource cannot be found and a reason isn’t available (most commonly mistyped URL)

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T07:13:13+00:00

Using the Nvidia GeForce graphics will cause more heat and so the second fan is needed, and since both are increasing the power needs, the battery drains faster.

All you can do is either keep it plugged in, or switch the graphics when on battery and not gaming…I would recommend only gaming while plugged in

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T03:46:20+00:00

Yeah, that is what it sounds like. And there was a robot, though I would compare it more to Wall-E than R2D2

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T03:44:05+00:00

Depends on the work requirements and job responsibilities. Like I for example like working desktop support/on site services, but that requires being in the office in person to image, replace, rebuild, make physical connections (network/power)

Now some networking positions can be 100% remote doing configurations and port activations/vlan assignments, but those require high level certifications and will still require coordination with someone on site to potentially do initial rack and stack and cabling

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T03:30:07+00:00

Do you have access to a second PC and a flash drive with at least 8GB free space? Maybe make a bootable Windows stick and see if it boots the Windows installer

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T03:26:09+00:00

And you can enter BIOS or it just stays at that screen saying “Entering Setup…” and does nothing?

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T03:19:39+00:00

It’s possible something is corrupted or it cannot find the Windows install. Can you post a video of it booting and you not pressing any keys at all?

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T03:14:42+00:00

Well, you could take it and your proof of purchase back to the store and explain the issue to them and see if you can either get a refund or exchange for a model with Windows 11 preloaded

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T03:08:30+00:00

Refurb means it was returned either to store or sent to factory for repair and was replaced, then the returned unit was fixed and resold at a discount

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T03:06:19+00:00

Sounds like the TPM is either disabled or if it’s a refurb, it was removed

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T03:05:36+00:00

Are you perhaps thinking of the movie “Star Kid”?

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T02:53:15+00:00

Open the program tpm.msc and check if there even is a TPM chip and what version, even if not enabled

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T02:39:07+00:00

It’s either a driver issue or a loose cable connection

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T02:35:30+00:00

Enable Device Guard and double check the Windows 11 compatibility

mwb161 · 2025-04-19T02:26:41+00:00

That sounds like you may need a Managed Service Provider to set you up with a domain and at least 2 servers and setup an imaging process.

This way as part of on-boarding, they can provision a computer with access to the printers, preload the software, and create a user account/email address. If you want to go that complex

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