Re: Keeping track of parts and builds - inventory/asset tracking

Posted on 2023-11-27, 09:46

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by CrazyCatman

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mwdmeyer wrote on 2023-11-27, 09:14: I would be interested to see how you store your data in Snipe-IT so I can get a better understanding of what works out of the box etc. There is a demo version here: https://demo.snipeitapp.com/

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Re: Screen turns white (SiS630 on laptop)

Posted on 2023-11-27, 08:48

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There is a VGA port, but didn't try to connect a screen, could give that a try. The unknown divice is quite a puzzle to me; I have no fans or buttons that let's me see information enough to search for the device such as a DeviceID or HardwareID, on some of the devices (I don't remember if the …

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Screen turns white (SiS630 on laptop)

Posted on 2023-11-26, 21:53

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Hi, I have a tiny issue with an old laptop. Installed Windows 2000 on it because the sticker says "Designed for Windows 2000" and feel that the supplier delivered Windows XP Home is a bit too much for the only 256 MB RAM. Installing all drivers apart from (one Unknown Device and) the graphics card …

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Re: Keeping track of parts and builds - inventory/asset tracking

Posted on 2023-11-26, 20:49

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I have an Excel spreadsheet where I have a fan for spare parts and over fan for each computer I build. I also colour code each fan to see their status

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2023-11-26, 20:18

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Been working a tad more in my grandfather's old laptop where I am having a pretty weird error, which is something I play around with. While doing various installations and checkups, I've also worked a bit on a small project of mine: making diskette labels for my platforms, I am not sure which design …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2023-11-23, 00:58

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Apart from having made nice labels for the disks that were going to help me out.... IMG_20231122_190909.jpg I came to the conclusion that I do not want to waste anymore time in the old summerhouse Compaq DeskPro 590. Added a Compact Flash card to get the 8 GB drive and a little more speed but after …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2023-11-22, 13:43

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PD2JK wrote on 2023-11-22, 13:16: Getting some life into this Celeron 400 machine. All it took was a fresh CR2023. The easiest fix of all. 😁 DSC_7005.JPG Ah! I wish life was as simple as that when you own a Compaq... unfortunately it's never simple when owning a Compaq :laugh:

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Re: What modern activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2023-11-22, 11:15

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Got some life in the small MSI computer again! First I tried to let Windows Update do it's thing, since it had a failed update - after this there were still issues, so I updated the BIOS to the newest version, this also didn't solve the issue. I noticed that my RAM was halved, and I saw that one …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2023-11-22, 07:43

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Started up the (re)installation of my Digital Venturis 575 just around midnight - but the part where Windows 98 copy files during the installation ware ridiculously slow, so I ended up going to bed... Typed in the username and serial key this morning and at the next restart I turned the computer off …

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Re: Your sport choice

Posted on 2023-11-22, 07:38

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.... but my main sport is shooting (have had a half years pause due to paternity leave which have made it difficult to fit in the practise and the competitions). I mainly shoot .22 and .32 (secondarily) and do both presicion, duel and military rapid shooting. So far only one championship and a …

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Re: Your sport choice

Posted on 2023-11-21, 15:09

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I used to do football (soccer), altheteics and jiu-jitsu when I was a kid - also did some horseback riding and cycling but not as sport just as recreative chill. Now I do running although I hate it and my knees always are in pain - mainly to keep a bit in shape, I have access to a fitness for free …

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Re: List the PC games that you have beaten

Posted on 2023-11-21, 14:56

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Listing all the games I've ever beaten would be redicules since this year I have so far beaten (and I kid you not) 92 games - it have taken me 14,523 minutes to beat them (242 hours) - but many of the games have been really short games! I use Videogamegeek.com and howlongtobeat.com to keep track of …

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Re: What game are you playing now?

Posted on 2023-11-21, 14:29

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I play a bunch of different games all the time, and usually on different platforms. The last completed game was Spear of Destiny - the 1992 Wolfenstein 3D standalone expansion (and prequel) - the GOG version. At the moment I am playing Nurse Love Addiction; a multiple pathway/ending visual novel …

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Re: What modern activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2023-11-21, 11:53

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Been a grumpy old man; last night after navy duty I decided to mess around with one of my computers; the ITX build that is supposed to be my Linux PC but currently also function as my Windows PC as I am kind og lacking the funds for the build I wand to do (purely astetics). Two main issues with this …

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Re: Old hardware giveaway thread.

Posted on 2023-11-21, 09:10

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I have 4 matching 4MB 70nS 64pin Parity SIMMS (all main chips MT 4c4001jdj-7, parities are diff) for specific AST. They worked decades ago but no longer have the board and just stumbled onto them, no way to test them. Cannot even remember what AST system they came from (think it was a AST Bravo 4/ …

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Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.

Posted on 2023-11-21, 08:43

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Finally we arrange a VERY LOW PRICE... like simbolic price.... thats why is in this thread, because is almost like find in trash...... jaja Almost everything is brand new, or at least not used, some stuff damaged from storage but not more https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?mode=view&id=178929 …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-11-20, 14:50

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I'm going to bring it to the office Monday, just for fun, to show it off to a co-worker who's really into keyboards, and as a bit of a social experiment to see how long my teammates will tolerate me noisily clicking away on it as I go about my daily work. Many of us have noise-cancelling headphones …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-11-17, 10:55

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Aaron707 wrote on 2023-11-16, 02:39: My partner messaged me a link to some old computer monitors and parts for sale she found locally. Not only did you find some great parts - but aparently also a keeper of a partner! My wife wants me to get rid of my computers and hardware - not get more 😉

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Re: What do you drive?

Posted on 2023-11-16, 11:21

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After driving that car for about 2 years or so I bought a brand new 2023 Toyota Camry AWD SE in July of this year. Really liking it so far! A quite nice ride; I absolutely enjoy my 2019 Camry. I have the Hybrid. I would say though that the main thing that sucks with the Camry are the hinges on the …

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Belina o.display - faulty

Posted on 2023-11-10, 20:13

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I've received a 2007 Belina o.display 2.1 22" Wide monitor with build-in speakers which worked great during my smoke test - at least until I plugged in the sound. It suddenly is black (technically blinking as the light starts and stop) and the power LED is blinking in the same rate (no code), so it …

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