Hi all,
I am considering using my laptop (running Windows 8.1) as my HTPC (Kodi) /Gaming (retro gaming only) device (via HDMI to TV) and want to set it up as neat as possible so that the wife doesn't complain! I can hide the different components in the TV cabinet but also want to make sure it's easy enough to use at the same time.
1) I have a wireless USB keyboard that I will use.
2) Can I leave my laptop turned on connected to the power 24/7 with the lid closed?
3) I have 3x 2.5 portable hard drives and 4x 3.5 external hard drives that I want to connect to laptop so that I can access all my media at any time
4) I have looked at USB 3.0 powered hubs but unsure how they work with a powered external hard drive, can the external hard drives also be powered 24/7?
Basically I want to have everything running whereever possible so that I can simply turn on my TV and choose what I want to do without too much fuss.
Many Thanks
I am considering using my laptop (running Windows 8.1) as my HTPC (Kodi) /Gaming (retro gaming only) device (via HDMI to TV) and want to set it up as neat as possible so that the wife doesn't complain! I can hide the different components in the TV cabinet but also want to make sure it's easy enough to use at the same time.
1) I have a wireless USB keyboard that I will use.
2) Can I leave my laptop turned on connected to the power 24/7 with the lid closed?
3) I have 3x 2.5 portable hard drives and 4x 3.5 external hard drives that I want to connect to laptop so that I can access all my media at any time
4) I have looked at USB 3.0 powered hubs but unsure how they work with a powered external hard drive, can the external hard drives also be powered 24/7?
Basically I want to have everything running whereever possible so that I can simply turn on my TV and choose what I want to do without too much fuss.
Many Thanks