Category: NZTekonverse -> Windows
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Linux So Far [2]
Obviously a bugbear of any platform is that the software you want to run isn’t always available for the platform and these days it is not unusual to have several computers running multiple platforms if you are a power user. I have had to maintain at least one Windows computer since I switched to Linux,…
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Bits and Pieces
Old server or desktop chassis make great little tables to put stuff on next to your desk. So that I don’t spill that drink on my keyboard while I am writing my assignments. It is another step along the way in getting everything set up in the house the way it needs to be. The…
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How Many Mints?
In my household I have four computers for various purposes plus another one out the back. I have been thinking a lot about which computers will run which OSs. The main issue is I still need a Windows 7 system for some stuff that is easier to do on a physical computer than by running…
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More Mint and a system monitor applet
After playing with a lot of Lubuntu systems I have started to prefer Mint where enough memory is installed because it is often easier to install higher spec apps like Qgis. Lubuntu is really good for a lower spec system which doesn’t get used for more than internet stuff and I really recommend it for…
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Windows / Android
Well the Windows 7 computer has been set up and is doing a great job of running Windows 7 instead of 10. Of course MS will try to phase out Win 7 support as soon as they can so when that happens I will have to try to work out what I am going to…