So, for reasons my Asahi Linux experiment has ended, and I went back to one of my older computers. This one had been replaced by a convertible laptop that I expected to take over my tablet duties, but that failed as it was too big, bulky and heavy for that job. Fine computer, just a waste of money on features I didn't need.

It's predecessor became my lazer engraving computer, at least until it's hard drive died. But, that wasn't it's first problem, for the longest time it's had issues, I mean these specs don't look bad, do they?

Yet it had a habit of locking up, especially when Firefox was running. Now, I brought the computer back to life using an old M2 drive my room mate didn't need any more, and was hoping that the issues were simply related to the HD, maybe some kind of virtual memory issue using the unreliable HD.

Nope, still having bog downs, and the entire computer actually froze this time, so I guess there's something really wrong with it, unless anyone has an idea of what's wrong.

#linux #computer #problems

With how many Ethernet cables I have kicking around, and the upcoming possibility of needing a really long USB cord, it occurred to me to wonder why I can't use an Ethernet cord for the job? It's got better shielding and more than enough conductors, so why not a simple adapter?

#usb #ethernet #computer

Now the old one was neither that old nor that bad, aside from being short, like with my chair in the lowest position my knees were level with the desktop short. Aside from that it was also too thick, and had a full length cable tray along the back, meaning I couldn't clamp anything to the desk because it was too thick. So lots of little nuisances, but still a nice desk that I need to get to selling.
I was looking at L shaped desks, and had a couple Ikea models I was looking at, but was lazy about going after, so I missed on those. I settled for this odd ball

Yeah, not exactly L shaped, but definitely oddly shaped as you can see. In fact what you can't see are the notches on the sides for the top of the legs. I do wish it was a little wider as the lazer is a bit close, but it's good enough. The odd part is this cut out

I'm assuming it's for a keyboard tray, but it's just slightly narrower than my favorite one that I have

Of course that one pulls out and raises up, so I guess a regular one would work fine, and I guess you're supposed to store your chair there? Problem is that my standard sized chair with arms won't fit in there as the arms hit the desk, so...?

Overall, weird desk, but there is a label underneath, so I guess I'll look the desk up and see what the manufacturer had in mind.

#desk #furniture #computer #office