The following is a quick overview of the PC’s I use on a regular basis. My main PC is a traditional desktop, running Windows 10 Pro (64 bit). This PC provides may main storage with 21 TB of internal disk space. It is also were I do my video editing/rendering.
When in my workshop (out the back as it were) I have a second PC to make life easier. It runs Win 10 Pro (64 bit) and provides quick internet access and acts as my media player while working on my model railway – or anything else. It is my music repository.
It also links 6 IP cameras located around the layout – including two hidden in a 7 metre tunnel. It also links to a projector via my HDMI sound system.
The third PC I use regularly is a old laptop located in the lounge room. It runs Win 10 Pro Insiders edition (64 bit) (-to see what the update path looks like). Its primary use is for quick reference while watching the idiot box.
The fourth PC is a little Intel NUC that is connected directly to the 55″ Smart(?) TV. This acts as a versatile media centre.
Finally there is the Mobile phone. It (surprisingly) links effortlessly to my desktop calendar and echos my appointments etc. Indeed it even works in reverse with my desktop PC’s notifying me of missed calls etc on my phone. Its important to note that I use my mobile when I go out, very rarely do I use it at home. It lives most of its life on my desk only really being used when I’m out and about. To that end the calendar app is most useful as are real-time train timetables. On occasion I have used it to compose blogposts etc but find the interface frustrating and only to be used as a last resort.
The following is a short 3 minute view of my technology.
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