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Yes, the Intel HD4400 does output via HDMI. I looked for a setting that might impact the boot with a discreet card installed, but found nothing.

Sorry, should have included I flashed the BIOS to the latest versions on the HP site before trying the cards. I was hoping there would be a UEFI option, but only BIOS. I'm going to check WimsBIOS next just in case there is something not listed on the HP site. I don't feel much hope, but you...

I've been digging around for two weeks trying to find a solution, to no avail, and hope someone here can help me toward a solution. My parents upgraded their computer and gave me their 2015 HP. I'm trying to upgrade the video card to something that would run a few games my 9 year old enjoys, the...

This is a great resource, thanks for starting it. I do have one request, which is why I'm on the forums today. Is it possible to add columns to help identify which require UEFI? My problem at the moment is finding a decent GPU for a 2015 HP my parents handed down for my kid to use, but it's BIOS...

Thanks for the response. The Verizon tech recommended connecting directly to the ONT, but it's in our garage and routing cable won't be easy. It's possible, but will have to wait until spring at this point. After a few issues, I was able to set it up successfully. I purchased a Nighthawk...

I'm struggling to find any solutions to a problem. I'm a FIOS customer and have spoke with ther tech support at multiple levels. They've explained I have to keep their router in place as a DHCP server to get tv listings to our TV boxes (a pox on those). I've purchased a new router capable of...

Do you know of any solutions that are not wireless? While researching, I discovered my mesh network offers an AP mode. It works great to cover our house, so buying another wireless router is overkill. But if there is a standard OpenVPN capable router I am interested. Thanks for the thoughts.

Thanks for the response and information. I'm wondering if my best option then is to just go with an OpenVPN gateway, if I'm using that term correctly. I currently have a Verizon FIOS modem/router and a mesh network, neither supporting OpenVPN. Some research makes me think a third router...

Seeking a solution to an odd situation. I picked up the current NordVPN deal which allows 6 devices. Including desktops, laptops and devices, we have a total of 10 devices I would like to access the internet through a VPN. I have a travel router which supports OpenVPN, but I discovered it works...

I'm closing in on a new computer and plan to add an external RAID array for project files that will allow the enclosure to handle the array. I'm planning to buy USB3 enclosure like those offered by Mediasonic, as I've been told Thunderbolt is overkill for my needs. I'm looking at NAS drives, but...

I used to do the same when I had an off site office, but would have to move the content back and forth to our bank safe now. A bit much with small children, so I'm rolling the dice on other locations. Yes, the services have their own rules we have to play by, but the key seems to be building a...

Have you switched to an automated off site backup? If not, why do you prefer the manual backup and moving a drive off site rather than using cloud backup?

I lost quite a few files when moving from an old files drive to a NAS. Checked at first, as I moved them, but somewhere along the line they started writing but not filling in with data. Lost anything more than two folders deep. I was so pissed. We're alike in this, but I also don't want the...

I'm about to upgrade my computer and was planning to use a new external drive enclosure for storage and backups. Originally, I planned for a four bay enclosure supporting a single RAID-1 setup. (Three drives: Disk 1 and 2 RAID, disk 3 for Time Machine.) After research, I'm under the impression...

It appears my $13.95 open box D-link wifi card paid off. Not as fast and likely not as stable as ethernet, but I'm hitting 55-70 mbps (vs 65-80) with an average around 60 for download ranges and my internal network speeds aren't perceptibly slower (1gb of data still transfers in about one...