We live and learn.

Checking back in the dusty annals of HFS history and the 'Life of Pi' thread that I started way back when, I see that it is almost exactly 5 years ago that I first dipped my toes into the murky waters of Single Board Computers and DIY streamers. How time has flown! I have the feeling that I have now...

Had to think about that one, subtle.

Journey 'Captured (Live)'



I know, it's only Rock n Roll
But I like it ....

Mac Mini has a cooling fan.

Current price for a new unit is 1229 euro (ex. 21% VAT) VAT brings it to 1485 euro - but then you do get the latest version Intel processor. Just for clarification: The Allo USBridge Signature player that I had in my sights has a new price of 271 euro. Processing board there is from an RPi3. No PSU ...

Right then. I'll let you all in on where I purchased this oversized Tinkerboard for the measly price of 249 euro. Here: https://www.hardware-expert.nl/refurbished-computers/7292-refurbished-minipc-silence-st-m-geen-dvd-marge-5902841260016.html They still have about 40 in stock. What I don't know is ...

Yup. Works like a charm.

Although I haven't tried disconnecting the power lead. When I did that with the Acer it needed an F2 prompt on first startup.

The sound of silence. It really makes a huge difference, no fans, no disk-drives. Just music - and how! This absurdly over-spec PC was designed for medical use. That means reliability and accuracy; lives can depend on this machine working properly. So we have no WiFi, no CD/DVD drive, no frills. An ...

Project 'Total Overkill' is underway.