Posts by slyheron94

You might actually be onto something here

Actually, looking at it again, I think I can make this work without all that extra gear. In this video, the guy connects one monitor via USB-C and the other through an HDMI port—which is exactly what I’m planning to do. My only real hurdle is that I'll need to pick up a monitor with Power Delivery built-in, since my laptop relies on that USB-C connection for power...

I'm definitely open to any suggestions on how to make this setup look as clean and sleek as possible 😁

Hey everyone, I’ve got an old Dell monitor sitting around that only has VGA and DVI inputs, and I’m thinking about keeping it as a secondary display...

My plan is to pick up a new monitor that connects to my laptop via USB-C, and then daisy-chain the old one to that primary monitor.
I used to rely on a dedicated docking station for this kind of thing, but from what I understand now, that functionality is often built right into the monitor itself.
Does this setup actually sound feasible? And are there specific things I should be looking for when shopping for the new screen?
I was eyeing the Dell P2419HC, but I noticed it only features a DisplayPort out. What I really need is either a VGA/DVI out or an HDMI out—since my current setup relies on an HDMI-to-VGA adapter...

If anyone knows how to make this work, please help me out so I don't spend all weekend falling down a rabbit hole of specs! 🙂

Los Angeles FC faces off against that Norwegian person this Tuesday over in Norway, and honestly, I’d go as far as to say this match feels even more crucial for them than their showdown against Seattle Sounders FC. I’m pretty certain we’ll see unnamed US person starting from the very beginning... 😁

I'm looking to pick up a laptop that can handle some field work. My main goal is to ensure everything on it stays fully licensed. To get the best performance for my money, I’m thinking about swapping out the DVD drive for an SSD...
My budget is around $400, though I might be able to stretch that a little if needed.

1.) Is it actually possible to clone the Microsoft Windows installation that runs during the initial setup onto an SSD, and then just use the old HDD as extra storage for my files?

2.) Will this affect the manufacturer's warranty on the laptop?

3.) For roughly the same price—or maybe just a bit more—could I find a model that features a touchscreen?

Thanks in advance to everyone for taking the time to weigh in.

Hmm... I've been doing a little digging online, and it seems like Western Digital doesn't exactly have the best reputation for long-term reliability—which is pretty much the whole point of a Hard Drive, isn't it?

https://www.backblaze.com/blog/hard-...s-for-q2-2015/

Does anyone out there who shares my concerns have any specific recommendations?