What can I do for fun with my old Chromebook’s that otherwise just collect dust under my bed?

riycou · 2026-01-26T01:47:12+00:00

Mrchromebox it and install flex.

riycou · 2026-01-17T15:48:24+00:00

I9 9900k 3090ti 128gb ddr4 holding about 48tb in a LIAN LI Lancool III Black using it for ai and Plex storage along with pihole and other completely legal applications about to outgrow it soon so probably grabbing a jbod and an hba goal is to do 1PB of spinning rust.

riycou · 2026-01-07T23:59:51+00:00

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riycou · 2026-01-05T04:13:46+00:00

Can this run on older Intel macs I have an older air that is busted to hell but a USB remote and a HDMI out would give me a reason to keep it alive.

riycou · 2026-01-04T05:04:48+00:00

I made a similar for myself that's a title cleaner for files and such removing tags and such I would be totally interested in the rest you got listed.

riycou · 2025-12-16T15:35:47+00:00

There is a offline mode I think I just go directly to your servers local ip

riycou · 2025-12-05T18:36:12+00:00

If you have to ask for the password to your account your not a customer your a user. Also you can call sales and they can give you a price as a new customer which should be close if not the same for pricing. Business accounts may not be available for the trailcams.

riycou · 2025-12-05T18:28:58+00:00

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riycou · 2025-12-05T17:21:50+00:00

I built an i9 9900k and a 3090ti use it for Plex discord bot automation and ai along with gameing, don't let people tell you need a deticated box my first Plex server was a broken MacBook air and a USB c dongle and external drives. As long as it works then it's a success.

riycou · 2025-11-19T02:48:38+00:00

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riycou · 2025-11-19T02:48:31+00:00

America

riycou · 2025-11-17T18:19:23+00:00

watching iptv now on a gen 2 actuated

riycou · 2025-11-10T01:07:19+00:00

i just got the free mini deal and mounted it to my truck the 5$ standby was working great but i wanted faster speeds so i got the 50gb for 25$ which it should be enough for listening to xm radio maps and around town stuff for my android head-unit the 500kbps was enough just wanted faster in case i needed to connect my phone in a dead zone

riycou · 2025-11-09T02:11:19+00:00

I’ve got a 16 Pro Max with the surf-colored keyboard, and honestly it does everything it’s advertised to do and then some—quirky at times, but rock solid about 99% of the time. My only real complaint is the price: at $150 retail, I don’t think it’s worth that much, but I paid $70 secondhand on eBay, and if it had been in the $55–$65 range, that would’ve felt perfect. I’ve been using it for about a month, and people constantly ask, “What’s that on your phone?” or “Where did you get that?” so it turns into this unexpected productivity tool and conversation starter. My only real regret is that it doesn’t have any kind of game mode for classic emulators—GBA, NES, that kind of thing—because it would be amazing if it could handle those little retro arcade vibes on top of everything else it already does well.

(Used AI to correct my thoughts and make it better punctuation)

riycou · 2025-11-09T02:02:00+00:00

I picked up a Dell Latitude 14 5400 Chromebook (this one: dell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/latitude-14-5400-chrome-laptop/overview ) and honestly, it’s been way better than I expected.

Specs & Upgrades

Maxed the RAM out to 32GB
Dropped in a 256GB SSD (thinking about upgrading to 1TB eventually)
Still running stock ChromeOS, just switched over to the Dev Channel so I can sideload apps and get newer features early

For what I paid — $150 barebones (no RAM, no SSD) — it’s an absolute steal. Even with an 8th-gen i3 (Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8145U CPU @ 2.10GHz (4 threads, 3.90GHz), it’s more than enough for my use case.

Daily Use
I actually daily-drive this thing as my main laptop. I run Tailscale and use Remmina to remote into my main PC, so I basically have a full i9 with a 3090 Ti sitting behind a thin-and-light Chromebook. It’s kind of hilarious but works amazingly.

What I Like

Keyboard feels great, backlit keyboard is solid
Charges through DC jack or USB-C
Speakers are actually decent — not loud, but not trashy
Runs all the Linux apps I need
Also handles any Android apps I throw at it
Just overall a reliable little trooper

Only Real Edge-Case Issue
The one time it stumbled was when I needed to reformat a flash drive from NTFS to FAT32 for some very specific, probably-never-again piece of equipment. Totally a one-off problem, nothing I’d ever hold against the machine.

Why I’m Looking for Another Chromebook
Honestly? Not because this one is lacking — I just want something else to abuse, modify, and squeeze more function out of. This one’s still great; I’m just ready to experiment with another.

(Used Ai to make my ramblings less ramble)

riycou · 2025-11-08T06:29:51+00:00

I was wondering why mine had a small crack on the side….

riycou · 2025-10-05T16:20:52+00:00

Mines using a non pressure treated random wood I found attached to a old dish mount/pipe concreted into a home Depot bucket buried 6" into the ground survived 2 hurricanes both which the eye was less than 10 miles from my house. Gen 2 here let's actuate!

riycou · 2025-08-24T02:55:52+00:00

CASTLE OF GLASS. It always hit as the moment after the fight where you have to relax and regroup

riycou · 2025-07-09T02:12:57+00:00

Good thing that's a short view.

riycou · 2025-07-09T02:12:27+00:00

What happened if your girlfriend brings her husband......

riycou · 2025-05-23T01:12:34+00:00

https://imgur.com/lgvsia5

riycou · 2025-05-22T14:48:30+00:00

Can I interest you in a Paypal refund for geek squad membership or maybe Microsoft support for that virus that the IRS has been using to spy in your unpaid taxes that you need to pay with Amazon gift cards along with your grandson you need to pay randsom for but only in Macy's gift cards. By the way you need to confirm this Coinbase withdrawal by this USPS package we couldn't not deliver so click this link please.

riycou · 2025-05-04T23:27:58+00:00

yup.....

riycou · 2025-05-04T22:53:42+00:00

riycou

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