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  • Yeah, that shouldn’t be struggling as you explained. I say this as one who cheated curates these things professionally. I assume the 128 disk is a SSD, because that is the biggest bottleneck right there. Next is to disable as much startup stuff as possible.

    If you are anywhere near Cincinnati, I would come buy that laptop off you.


  • Yikes, less than 60 GB? I’m betting you are practically out of disk space and/or you don’t have enough memory. What’s the model laptop?

    If you feel really froggy, post the memory configuration too: number of sticks and size.

    I realize it’s a Linux conversation, but some people need Windows-only tools. Case in point: there is no way I’m updating insulin pump firmware via a compatibility layer










  • There appears to be many wireless options available. While there is no off the shelf option available, you may be able to automate connecting to the Wi-Fi of the cam and pulling the files from a Windows share. From there, you could put the files on a share for a service like photoprism.

    If the only way up interface with it is through an app, and you don’t have an old smartphone to run the app, then you could consider running an android emulator.





  • Honestly, Windows MMC tools are one of the oldest and most dependable ways to:

    Manage printers

    View logs

    Manage devices and drivers

    Manage group policy

    Manage MDT

    The interface is almost 30 years old and it is prone to crash. Microsoft cannot seem to rewrite tools that replace the snap-ins.

    There are some alternatives, such as diskpart to replace diskmanagement, but nobody is talking about replacing devmgmt with PowerShell or regedit with PowerShell for reg commands for the one off or the lay user.

    Also, attempting to duplicate printmanagement with devices and printers has resulted in a loss of functionality for managing printer ports and drivers. Attempting to manage printers through just PowerShell is pure madness as you can’t properly parse the vendor options.

    If you have made it this far, thank you for hearing me out. I’m not sure I actually made a point, but I do feel better.