Recent content by DLMJOSLIN

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    Personal Dilemma (server is underutilized)

    Hello All, I have a problem... I built a server mostly for using Plex Media Server, and storing all my media files. The server is always on that way if my family wants to utilize Plex they may do so, I also set up user shares so that my family can store whatever from their personal computers if...
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    HELP Fresh Install Windows 7, New SSD, Unable to Install to SSD for two reasons (Listed Below)

    ***New Hardware*** CPU: Intel i7-4770 MOBO: Asus Z97-E/USB 3.1 (BIOS 0701) RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32 Gigs (4x8GB) DDR3 1600Mhz PSU: Thermaltake 550W SSD: Toshiba OCZ TL100 240GB SATA III Optical Drive: Two (2) ASUS SATA III Internal Blu-Ray Drives (BC-12B1ST) I've spent a considerable...
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    Best CPU for Handbrake 2017 (Post Ryzen release)

    Why does Handbrake have a screen resolution requirement? Docs > English > HandBrake 1.0.0 > System requirements: https://handbrake.fr/docs/en/1.0.0/technical/system-requirements.html
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    Best CPU for Handbrake 2017 (Post Ryzen release)

    I'm planning to build a new home desktop since my current build is six years old. I have been trying to see which CPU would be best suited for handbrake. I'm not partial to any CPU manufacturer. Build budget cap: $1500 *Side Question: Do GPU's have any impact on encoding? The website listed...
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    Efficient Software Archival

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    Efficient Software Archival

    Over the years I have acquired quite a bit of different software files. I like to hold on to around four versions of the same software just in case something is drastically changed (i.e. handbrake 10.2 and later). What would be the best way to organize and store such files? I currently have...
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    IT Degree Guidance

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    IT Degree Guidance

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    IT Degree Guidance

    Good Day, I recently separated from the US Navy. I'm searching for options as a civilian career. I have loved computers since I was a child, and would say I'm slightly above average when it comes to my knowledge base. I'm self taught up to this point but have a good working knowledge about...
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    Private server creation for a beginner

    hello I'm fairly competent when it comes to computers, however, what I want to accomplish is having a central storage space that over wifi can be connected to from what ever device needed i.e. Laptop, cell phone, Xbox and such. Then if need be also be connected to from an outside source. Say I'm...