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--- lab:build_first_pc:start [2023/05/01 02:45] – basic outline user
+++ lab:build_first_pc:start [2024/05/31 00:23] (current) – [What parts will I need?] user
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 ===== What parts will I need? ======
   * NUC mini PC
-  * SO-DIM RAM
+  * SO-DIM< RAM
   * Storage (mSATA SSD, m2 SSD, or 2.5" SSD/hard drive depending on the model of the NUC)
   * Power supply
   * Optional: wifi card
+  * USB flash drive to erase and use to load software
+  * Another computer with an internet connection to download the software and write it to the flash drive
 ==== New NUC ====
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     * Some NUCs don't have full-size HDMI ports, so you may need an adapter to use a Display Port, Mini Display Port or Mini HDMI adapter
-===== Installing Software on Your NUC =====
+===== Installing an Operating System on Your NUC =====
 Whatever operating system you choose, the process is basically:
   * create a bootable USB flash drive
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 IMPORTANT Windows requires a product key. If you don't have a product key, you can still use the unactivated device for one month without any restrictions
+==== Other Options ====
+  * HTPC (home theater PC) (https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/mini-pcs/Linux-Home-Theater.pdf)
+    * LibreELEC/Kodi ([[https://nucblog.net/2016/11/installing-libreelec-kodi-intel-nuc/]])
+    * Plex Media Server [[https://ubuntu.com/appliance/plex/intel-nuc]])
+===== What's Next =====
+Congratulations! You have built your first PC and installed the operating system yourself!
+Now it's time to seek new adventures for your and your NUC. From running your own Minecraft server to [[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-ways-to-donate-your-cpu-time-to-science/|Donating CPU time to science]], enjoy the journey!