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    Logitech M330 Silent Plus (01/26)
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    Windows 10 Home x64
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    Custom
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    INTEL Core i5-11400
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    ASUS PRIME H570-PLUS
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    KINGSTON HyperX Fury Black DDR4 16GB (2 x 8GB) 3200MHz, CL16
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    EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Superclocked 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5
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    LG 32MA68HY 32" IPS
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    SAMSUNG 250GB 970 EVO Plus NVMe, M.2 SSD, Crucial 250GB MX500, SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
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    CORSAIR RM550x 80 PLUS Gold 550W
    Case
    ANTEC P10 FLUX
    Cooling
    be quiet! Pure Rock 2, 5 x 120 mm Case Fans
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    480 + Mbps Up/ 12+ Mbps Down
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    Vivaldi Snapshot
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    Avast
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    Windows 10 Home x64
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    PC/Desktop
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    Custom
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    Intel Core i5-750
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    ASUS P7P55D
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    Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600MHz CL8
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    MSI GeForce GT 240 N240GT-MD1G/D5 1 GB DDR5
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    LG 32MA68HY 32" IPS
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    1980x1040
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    Samsung Electronics 840 EVO 120GB, SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
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    Antec TruePower New TP-550 550W
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    Antec 300
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    Cooler Master Hyper 212+, 4 Noctua NF-P12 120mm, 1 Noctua NF-P14 FLX
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    480+ Mbps Down/12+Mbps Up
    Browser
    Vivaldi Snapshot
    Antivirus
    Avast
Adguard Private, with Hagezi Pro++, TIF and abused TLD's
 

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  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 25H2
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS PN50 mini pc
    CPU
    Ryzen 5 4500U
    Memory
    16GB
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SN570 500GB, Samsung 870 QVO SATA 1TB
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    MS Bluetooth
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    50mbps WIFI
    Browser
    MS Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender
I use Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 on all of my computers. I would use Cloudflare WARP but unless something changed I can't access my Comcast emails
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
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    PC/Desktop
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    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
    Screen Resolution
    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
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    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1
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    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
    Keyboard
    Logitek K270
    Mouse
    Logitek M185
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Quad9 9.9.9.11
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Pro for Workstations v. 25H2 build 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build, June 2024
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core @ 4.2GHz base (delidded)
    Motherboard
    Asus ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI, American Megatrends UEFI v. 2202 released 2026/04/15
    Memory
    128GB (4x 32GB) G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 AMD EXPO
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY Nvidia RTX A2000, 12GB GDDR6 ECC, PCIe 4.0, 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4
    Sound Card
    Onboard (Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 surround sound high-definition audio codec)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Electronics 27UD58-B 27-inch IPS panel on DisplayPort 1.4
    Screen Resolution
    4K, 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial T705 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 (system)
    3x 2TB Samsung SSD 870 EVO SATA 2.5" (miscellaneous/games/VMs)
    4TB Crucial X10 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 portable SSD (backups)
    1TB Netac US9 USB 3.2 Gen 2 thumb drive SSD (EDC, archive, Brave portable)
    PSU
    1600W be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13, fully modular, 80 Plus Titanium, ATX 3.0
    Case
    Lian Li PC-9FB aluminium mid-tower, black
    Cooling
    Air - Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black CPU cooler (offset, direct-die), 3x 120mm Noctua NF-A12x25 chromax.black.swap case fans
    Keyboard
    Cherry Stream, wired
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    FTTP - 1.61Gbps down, 115Mbps up
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    G DATA Internet Security & Microsoft Defender Antivirus
    Other Info
    Oracle VirtualBox, MiniTool Partition Wizard Pro Ultimate, Macrium Reflect X Home, ExpressVPN, AdGuard for Windows, Quad9 secure DNS, Dashlane password manager, Stardock Start11
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Non sequitur: I have a Windows 95 VM set up *exactly* the way my long-departed Pentium 120 machine had been in 1995, complete with the same wallpaper, 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Doom, Encarta 95, Office 95 and Netscape Navigator. It tickles me pink. Have magnanimously decided to run with 512MB of RAM instead of the measly 32MB of the original. The little things in life do matter.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  • Operating System
    11 Pro v. 25H2 build 26200.8655
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion x360 Convertible 14-dy0517sa laptop/tablet combo (modified)
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 4-core @ 2.4GHz base
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard M45032-601, Insyde UEFI v. F.30 released 2026/03/09
    Memory
    32GB (2x 16GB) Corsair Vengeance CMSX32GX4M2A3200C22 DDR4-3200 kit
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard (Intel Iris Xe Graphics)
    Sound Card
    Onboard (Realtek high-definition audio codecs, HP Audio Boost, Bang & Olufsen audio enhancements)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Integrated 14-inch IPS touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    FHD, 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial P3 PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 (system)
    2TB SanDisk Extreme PRO microSDXC card (miscellaneous)
    PSU
    45W Hewlett-Packard L25296-002 19.5V 2.31A power brick
    Case
    Recycled metal
    Cooling
    Air - Hewlett-Packard M45024-001 centrifugal CPU/GPU cooling fan
    Keyboard
    Integrated standard non-backlit UK layout
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    FTTP - 1.61Gbps down, 115Mbps up
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    G DATA Internet Security & Microsoft Defender Antivirus
    Other Info
    MiniTool Partition Wizard Pro Ultimate, Macrium Reflect X Home, ExpressVPN, AdGuard for Windows, Quad9 secure DNS, Dashlane password manager, Stardock Start11
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Originally bought for my youngest quine to use at university, but her path is unwinding in a different direction, so I've duly snaffled it.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You guys still don't use DNS over HTTP?

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Main Advantages of DNS over HTTPS (DoH)​

  • Enhanced Privacy Traditional DNS queries are sent in plain text, meaning ISPs or attackers can see which websites you visit. DoH encrypts these queries using HTTPS, hiding your browsing activity from third parties.
  • Protection Against Manipulation DoH prevents malicious actors from intercepting and altering DNS responses (man-in-the-middle attacks), ensuring you reach the correct website.
  • Leverages HTTPS Infrastructure Since it uses the same protocol as secure websites, DoH benefits from TLS certificates and authentication mechanisms already widely deployed.
  • Resistance to Censorship and Blocking In some regions, DNS queries can be filtered or blocked. DoH makes censorship harder because the traffic looks like normal HTTPS web traffic.

  • Things to Keep in Mind​

  • Latency: Encryption and HTTPS transport can add a small delay compared to plain DNS.
  • Centralization: Many users rely on big providers (Google, Cloudflare), concentrating browsing data in fewer hands.
  • Configuration: Not all systems support DoH by default; manual setup may be required.
✅ Conclusion: If your goal is privacy and security, DNS over HTTPS is a clear improvement over traditional DNS. Modern browsers like Firefox, Chrome, and Edge already support DoH, and enabling it can make your browsing safer and less exposed to monitoring.


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  • OS
    Windows 11 Iot Enterprise 21h2 22000.3260
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    xeon E5-2697v2
    Motherboard
    rampage iv extreme
    Memory
    32gb 8x4gb ddr3 1333 mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    gtx 570 poit of view
    Sound Card
    realtek HD (ALC898)
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    samsung b2030
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
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    2tb hd 5400 rpm
    3tb hd 5400 rpm
    1tb nvme pcie 3.0
    PSU
    hx850w
    Keyboard
    mtek
    Internet Speed
    500/250 gpon
    Browser
    r3dfox 146.0
    Antivirus
    none

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  • OS
    11-25h2
    CPU
    amd 9850x3d
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    asus x870e apex
    Memory
    64gb g.skill @6000cl26
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    pny 5090 argb oc
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    creative x5
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    dell aw3225qf
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    4k@240
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    4tb samsung 9100 pro
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    phanteks 1600w
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    antec flux pro
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  • OS
    Home26H2Can
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    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 8600G (07/24)
    Motherboard
    ASROCK B650M-HDV/M.2 (07/24) BIOS 4.21 AGESA ComboAM5 1.3.0.1 (04/26)
    Memory
    2x32GB Kingston FURY DDR5 5600 MHz CL36 @5200 CL36 (07/24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASROCK Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 8G @48FPS (08/24)
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    Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus (05/24)
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    24" Philips 24M1N3200ZS/00 (05/24)
    Screen Resolution
    1920×1080@165Hz via DP1.4
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    Kingston KC3000 NVMe 2TB (05/24)
    ADATA XPG GAMMIX S11 Pro 512GB (07/19)
    PSU
    Seasonic Core GM 550 Gold (04/24)
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7 Mini with 3x Noctua NF-P14s/12@555rpm (04/24)
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12S with Noctua NF-P12 (04/24)
    Keyboard
    HP Pavilion Wired Keyboard 300 (07/24) + Rabalux 76017 Parker (01/24)
    Mouse
    Logitech M330 Silent Plus (01/26)
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    500/100 Mbps via RouterOS (05/21) & TCP Optimizer
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    Edge, Brave for YouTube, LibreWolf for FB
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    NextDNS blocking 1/3 Traffic
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    Phone: Motorola Moto G86 (02/26)
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    Chair: Huzaro Force 4.4 Grey Mesh (05/24)
    Notifier: Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Milanese (10/24)
    FlexCore USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (M) to LAN (F) (08/25)
Quad9 (9.9.9.9) as Primary DNS, and Cloudflare (1.0.0.1) as Secondary DNS. I play some online games once in awhile - and Cloudflare is really bad at it in EU (random latency spikes - rather huge at times) - but still good for web in general. Quad9 is the fastest and most stable in West Europe. Google is also stable - but slower (higher latency).
 
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  • OS
    WinDOS 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    CPU
    Intel & AMD
    Memory
    SO-DIMM SK Hynix 15.8 GB Dual-Channel DDR4-2666 (2 x 8 GB) 1329MHz (19-19-19-43)
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia RTX 2060 6GB Mobile GPU (TU106M)
    Sound Card
    Onbord Realtek ALC1220
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1x Samsung PM981 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB / 1x Seagate Expansion ST1000LM035 1TB
maur0 said:
You guys still don't use DNS over HTTP?

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Main Advantages of DNS over HTTPS (DoH)​

  • Enhanced Privacy Traditional DNS queries are sent in plain text, meaning ISPs or attackers can see which websites you visit. DoH encrypts these queries using HTTPS, hiding your browsing activity from third parties.
  • Protection Against Manipulation DoH prevents malicious actors from intercepting and altering DNS responses (man-in-the-middle attacks), ensuring you reach the correct website.
  • Leverages HTTPS Infrastructure Since it uses the same protocol as secure websites, DoH benefits from TLS certificates and authentication mechanisms already widely deployed.
  • Resistance to Censorship and Blocking In some regions, DNS queries can be filtered or blocked. DoH makes censorship harder because the traffic looks like normal HTTPS web traffic.

  • Things to Keep in Mind​

  • Latency: Encryption and HTTPS transport can add a small delay compared to plain DNS.
  • Centralization: Many users rely on big providers (Google, Cloudflare), concentrating browsing data in fewer hands.
  • Configuration: Not all systems support DoH by default; manual setup may be required.
✅ Conclusion: If your goal is privacy and security, DNS over HTTPS is a clear improvement over traditional DNS. Modern browsers like Firefox, Chrome, and Edge already support DoH, and enabling it can make your browsing safer and less exposed to monitoring.


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You mean HTTPS. I have since it got stable. I think most people are posting their dns service, not protocol. I wouldn't be using cloudflare if it were not for their supporting DoH.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    📷🔈🎧 🪛 DIY Photoshop/Audio/Game/tinker
    CPU
    i9 14900K P/E 5.8/4.5 GHz, cache 5.0 GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero
    Memory
    🐏 96GB (2x48) G.skill Ripjaws 6800 MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus ROG Strix 4070 Ti OC
    Sound Card
    🔊Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 speakers; Audiolabs 7000a integrated amp; RSL 10S Mk2 sub; Creative Pebble Pro Minimilist
    Monitor(s) Displays
    🖥️🖥️ Eizo CG2730 ColorEdge, ViewSonic VP2768
    Screen Resolution
    🖥️🖥️ 2560 x 1440p x 2
    Hard Drives
    💾 WDC SN850X 4TB nvme, SN850 1TB nvme, SK-Hynix 2 TB P41 nvme,. Sabrent USB-C DS-SC5B 5-bay docking station: 6TB WDC Black, 6TB Ironwolf Pro; 2x 2TB WDC Black HDD
    PSU
    ⚡️ 850W Seasonic Vertex PX-850 ATX 3.0/PCI-E 5.0
    Case
    Fractal Design North XL Mesh, Black Walnut
    Cooling
    ❄️ EK Nucleus black 360 AIO w/Phanteks T30-120 fans, 2 Noctua NF-A14 Chromax case fan, 1 T30-120 fan cooling memory
    Keyboard
    ⌨️ Keychron Q3 Max TKL with custom GMK Redsuns Red Samuri keycaps, TX Stabs
    Mouse
    🖱️ Logitech G305 wireless gaming
    Internet Speed
    ⬇️ 500 Mb/s ⬆️ 12 Mb/s
    Browser
    🔥🦊 Firefox
    Antivirus
    🦺 Defender, Macrium Reflect X 🏆
    Other Info
    Phangkey Amaterasu V2 Desk Mat
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    💻 Apple 13" Macbook Pro 2020 (m1)
    CPU
    Apple M1
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
    Browser
    Firefox
I use Firefox, which automatically routes over https.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    2 HP Desktops, 1 Dell Desktop, 2 Dell XPS Laptops, 1 HP Laptop
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4 & 3
    Internet Speed
    500 mps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender
maur0 said:
Enhanced Privacy Traditional DNS queries are sent in plain text, meaning ISPs or attackers can see which websites you visit. DoH encrypts these queries using HTTPS, hiding your browsing activity from third parties.
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most often an attacker can figure out what site you visit anyway.
So with regular DNS you see facebook.com... okay so you visit facebook... using DoH you will still be able to pick up the ip of the site you visit 57.144.252.1 and a fast lookup will reveal its the IP of facebook.com.

But DoH is really good way to bypass if your router or pi-hole has rules to block out ads, malware or adult websites.

So what DNS do i use... My VPN providers DNS server
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win: 7, 8.1,2012R
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Elitebook 840, AsusX53, Aspire E1-572. AsusUX32A, HP Pro3130mt+3010mt, HP Proliant ML150, 3xCustom-PC, i3, i5, i7
    CPU
    i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server dual Xenon
    Hard Drives
    Sata, M.2, SAS
  • Operating System
    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Win95, Win3.11, MS-DOS, IBM-DOS
    Manufacturer/Model
    Commodore, AST, Fujitsu, Compaq, etc etc. etc Around 15 desktops and 20 laptops in the collection
    CPU
    Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Hard Drives
    MFM, IDE, SCSI
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