Category Archives: New Toys

Got parts for my Zoneminder, parts for my plex. Kind of cool, got a busy weekend coming up. Backing up zoneminder now. Weight: 312.0

Going to be some growing pains with this new service. Although internet is faster Before After Mifi for reference Thing is the mifi was more reliable. This router crashed on me and needed a reboot. Also got my the drives … Continue reading →

Looking to rebuild my zoneminder server. Still sticking with CentOS 7 but want to go with a kickstart build. Going through some test builds right now. Hoping to make it easy. Cleaning up the mysql data is taking a really … Continue reading →

Working through testing the new CentOS 7.8 on a USB flash drive. Kind of disappointed it was not as clean. Getting a few errors. Anyway as I post, looks like a BIOS install is working, need to figure out the … Continue reading →

Took a drive up North today during the lock down, we maintain social distancing though, stayed in vehicle for most part. Purchased some shrimp, keeping at least one spring tradition going. Gas is cheap too, at Mt Vernon Costco it … Continue reading →

Wow, I been spending a nice chunk of the day working on my documentation to install CentOS. Then I realize CentOS 7.8 is out. So now I think I need to shift gear and redo my notes. Weight: 308.6

Most of my machines are used machines, and when I build a new machine, I usually install Windows. Or another way of saying that is if I need a Windows machine, I need new hardware. Usually my Linux boxes are … Continue reading →

I little bummed today, my less than year old CRV has a small dent. Not sure where it came from, but it is tiny. But I did got a new tiny x86 PC, a Dell Optiplex 9020M Weight: 303.4

So last week on Amazon there was a sale for this 5 TB Western Digital Drive for $99.99 plus tax. I purchased this primarily to backup files and bring them to work. Having 5TB in a small package seemed cool. … Continue reading →

Second smallest non-pi x86 based desktop I have (the Brix is the smallest). Will post more about it, but looks pretty cool. Fast and runs CentOS 7 too. Weight: 308.2