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#319465 28-Apr-2025 08:36
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Thanks to Facebook, this memory appeared...

 

At the start of the COVID outbreak, I was between PC's, so when we were pushed into lockdown, I found myself without a decent PC. Out came the spare parts box....

 

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G3258, 8GB, HD6970 2GB (10 years old!), 240GB Intel SSD. What you cant see, is the small desk fan used as extra cooling when needed, and the screwdriver used as the power switch.

 

Ah good times..... ;)

 

 

 

Anyone ended up in similar situation at the time ? :)





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  #3368184 28-Apr-2025 10:08
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Needs must ! Imagine being between broadband suppliers when the lock came down! Ouch.

 

I didn't waste my time on the PC, I used the time to bake sourdough and finally learn Japanese. Or is that just what I wanted to do? Can't remember.





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#3368192 28-Apr-2025 10:51
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We had staff picking up workstations and taking them home and wondering why they would not work

 

Oh the memories


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