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Ok, I need help for my Windows 10 PC.
Just today I noticed that there is weird green checkmark on all of Disk Volume icon.
Pretty sure this is from one of Windows Update.

Any idea what kind of bullshit Microsoft did this time?
Whenever it add/replace something without telling me, usually there are many others stuff that I need to check/changed back.

Ok, I need help for my Windows 10 PC.
Just today I noticed that there is weird green checkmark on all of Disk Volume icon.
Pretty sure this is from one of Windows Update.

Any idea what kind of bullshit Microsoft did this time?
Whenever it add/replace something without telling me, usually there are many others stuff that I need to check/changed back.

Could be related to [www.thewindowsclub.com] OneDrive.

The brand new 3.5" hard disk won't start after switching on the docking station. Does it have to do with the docking station's bundled power adapter (12V 2A)? 24W isn't adequate for an 8TB hard drive isn't it?

This post has been edited by elda88: Mar 23 2025, 04:07

The brand new 3.5" hard disk won't start after switching on the docking station. Does it have to do with the docking station's bundled power adapter (12V 2A)? 24W isn't adequate for an 8TB hard drive isn't it?

24W should be enough considering a lot of high capacity 16+TB external drives run on 16-24W as well. But I would put my first suspicion on the docking station yes. Might be the control board or something. If you have a PC and some internal SATA then that's the best method to test, but if you have only one laptop then I have no idea.

24W should be enough considering a lot of high capacity 16+TB external drives run on 16-24W as well. But I would put my first suspicion on the docking station yes. Might be the control board or something. If you have a PC and some internal SATA then that's the best method to test, but if you have only one laptop then I have no idea.

I returned to my hometown during the Aidilfitri public holiday and hooked the new hard drive to my desktop PC. Nothing is amiss, according CrystalDiskInfo's SMART reading.

I'll bring the docking station home next on the upcoming public holiday in June to see whether the old 4TB drive will run on it or not. It's the cheapest, basic model from Orico brand.

This is a really cool idea—having a space for open-ended problem solving across all kinds of topics is a great way to spark discussion and maybe even learn something unexpected. I like the flexibility of it not being a strict Q&A format. Definitely bookmarking this thread to both ask and answer when I can.

Also, for folks doing a lot of file digging, transfers, or cross-platform work, tools like Commander One can be handy—it's a dual-pane file manager for macOS that supports SFTP, cloud storage like Dropbox and Google Drive, and even works as a sftpクライアントマック. Makes jumping between systems and file types a bit smoother.

This post has been edited by Calvin Broke: May 8 2025, 16:41

I was having trouble managing my files, and then I found Commander One—turns out I can use it as an [apps.apple.com] sftpクライアントマック and it works great!

Been trying a lot of self hosted options for my pixiv/nijie dumps as well as e-hentai galleries (and shitload of vtuber stuff) so I can wank from the toilet using my phone but most of them seem rather lackluster. Anyone attempted something similar before? Any suggestions?

Been trying a lot of self hosted options for my pixiv/nijie dumps as well as e-hentai galleries (and shitload of vtuber stuff) so I can wank from the toilet using my phone but most of them seem rather lackluster. Anyone attempted something similar before? Any suggestions?

Have you tried copyparty? There is a rather good demonstration video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15_-hgsX2V0
The project is hosted on [github.com] https://github.com/9001/copyparty with a lot of troubleshooting in the discussions tab and some of the issues if you run into trouble configuring it.
It uses traditional filesystem organization but there might be booru-style tagging one day.

Does anyone have advice for removing a threaded screw on a laptop heatsink?

I want to replace the thermal paste but the manufacturer over torqued the screws using an electric screw driver and used locktite.

The only tip i got so far was to get a thick rubber band and put it on top of the screw for extra traction.


From memory the other other technique I used once was epoxy, get a sacrificial screw driver and expoxy it to the top of the screw to be able to turn it.

Does anyone have advice for removing a threaded screw on a laptop heatsink?

I want to replace the thermal paste but the manufacturer over torqued the screws using an electric screw driver and used locktite.

The only tip i got so far was to get a thick rubber band and put it on top of the screw for extra traction.
From memory the other other technique I used once was epoxy, get a sacrificial screw driver and expoxy it to the top of the screw to be able to turn it.

My dad sandpapered the surrounding parts then used pliers. The rubber band thing did jack shit for me. If you want a clean removal, I have no idea.

Does anyone have advice for removing a threaded screw on a laptop heatsink?

I want to replace the thermal paste but the manufacturer over torqued the screws using an electric screw driver and used locktite.

The only tip i got so far was to get a thick rubber band and put it on top of the screw for extra traction.
From memory the other other technique I used once was epoxy, get a sacrificial screw driver and expoxy it to the top of the screw to be able to turn it.

I'm very late to reply, but try cutting a notch in it with a dremel and using a flathead screwdriver.
That or pliers if you can get them in there

if it's recessed in a hole and you can't cut a notch, then things get much more complicated. But sometimes I've been able to drill screws out with a sufficiently hard drill bit.

This post has been edited by Moonlight Rambler: Nov 8 2025, 20:56