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Kept in Service

Notes on machines kept in service, from the first power-on to the second owner

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The machines

What a desktop, laptop or all-in-one is made of, and what its specification actually decides once the machine is on a desk.

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A desktop computer with its side panel removed on a home office desk, an NVMe drive and two memory modules resting beside the open case, a desk lamp lighting the interior from the left, shot at a slight angle from above.
Plate MC-003 Before a new part goes in, the budget for it lives on a label, not on a shelf.

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  1. A desktop computer with its side panel removed on a home office desk, an NVMe drive and two memory modules resting beside the open case, a desk lamp lighting the interior from the left, shot at a slight angle from above.
    MC-003

    What a Power Supply's Label Actually Promises

    A power supply's label states a wattage, a connector set and sometimes an efficiency tier. None of the three describes speed. Here is what each one actually promises before a part goes in.

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    The machines · 981 words · 1 source
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    this record cites only clearesult.com

  2. A home office desk at dusk with a camera on a tripod, a flash unit on a light stand aimed at a white wall, and a notebook open to a diagram of light angles.
    MC-002

    Directed Light for Desktop Owners

    A practical guide to directed light for photographers, covering flash in dark rooms, bounce technique, one-light portraits, and small studio setups.

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    The machines · 1587 words · 1 source
    Caveat
    this record cites only khanacademy.org

  3. A desktop computer with its side panel removed on a home office desk, an NVMe drive and two memory modules resting beside the open case, a desk lamp lighting the interior from the left, shot at a slight angle from above.
    MC-001

    Which Desktop Parts Decide Video Editing Speed

    A specification sheet is a budget of throughput and memory. Learn which desktop parts stall a video edit first and what you can change later.

    Particulars
    The machines · 1057 words · 1 source
    Caveat
    this record cites only intel.com